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GLENS FALLS — On a recent weekday, Rod Kenyon stood behind a teller window at Glens Falls National Bank’s main offi ce and completed transactions with dozens of customers.

He shared greetings, smiles, quips and memories with one customer after another, as he has done faithfully for no less than 12,500 workdays.

Roderic Kenyon, 71, of Stony Creek was recognized and lauded recently for his 50 years of continuous service at Glens Falls National Bank and its predecessors.

Kenyon’s a favorite with customers

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Locals enjoy holiday party Rod Kenyon, who’s worked as a teller at Glens Falls National Bank and its predecessors for 50 years, processes a deposit at the bank’s main office in Glens Falls.

Joanna Willis, the fi rm’s Glens Falls branch manager, said that Kenyon was the fi rst employee of the bank ever to reach the half-century mark.

She praised him for achieving many years of perfect attendance, and for volunteering to work Saturdays or substituting for other employees to help them out.

“He’s a real worker — If anyone needs him for Saturday hours or whatever, he’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com GLENS FALLS — Ready to head out on the 10th annual Glens Falls Christmas Eve Road March, Emily Simmons’ cell phone rang and she took a call from her husband Robert Simmons, who is on duty in Afghanistan.

Smiling as she chatted on her phone

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Afghanistan about two months ago.

“At fi rst, it was hard without him,” said Emily, who is several months pregnant.

“But I’ve learned to re-adjust to life — and I’m very proud of him.”

Simmons was surrounded by her family members, including her aunt Hope Rosati-Frettoloso, who won the Road March raffl e and was rewarded with a GI CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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SARATOGA SPRINGS Ñ The Saratoga-North Creek Railway is poised to benefi t from legislation now being promoted by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer.

New YorkÕ s senior senator visited the Saratoga Springs rail station in mid-December and was greeted by representatives of the Saratoga & North Creek

Railway as he expressed strong support of extending short-line rail tax credits for several more years.

These federal credits for rail infrastructure upgrades would provide a substantial boost to the growing freight and tourist passenger opportunities existing for the Saratoga & North Creek rail line, Schumer and railway representatives said.

The railway is seeking to double ridership as well as haul freight to and from northern Warren and

southern Essex counties. Such rail service is considered vital to future economic prosperity in the lower Adirondacks.

In his visit to Saratoga, Schumer said that the economic benefi ts of the tax credit would be substantial not only nationally but in the southern Adirondacks, creating good-paying jobs in both tourism and other CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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early on Dec. 31, she told him about the crowd gathered at the Glens Falls Civic Center to march 3.2 miles through the city to pay tribute to U.S. soldiers as well as veterans.

Minutes later, she said her husband was happy to hear that 1,400 people had gathered at the Civic Center to show support for military personnel on duty, and she talked about how he’d left home for

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People gather in Wbg. to share ideas for boosting local commerce and quality of life

By Thom Randall

thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG — Several dozen people gathered recently to share ideas related to sustainable living and boosting the local economy, as the Adirondack Cooperative Economy held its second annual Christmas Market.

Several dozen people enjoyed homegrown music, home-prepared foods, as well as socializing.

A number of vendors displayed handcrafted goods which people bought using Adirondack Bucks, a local currency intended to prompt people to buy local.

On Dec. 27, event organizer Anna Busser reflected on the ongoing effort to bring together people who seek to build social connections and meaningful local employment in northern Warren County. The budding movement also shuns materialism and seeks to build local trade to minimize ecological degradation.

“Through our get-togethers and use of Adirondack Bucks, we’re starting a conversation; we’re getting people to question and network,” she said. “People are now brainstorming about how to improve life in local communities.”

Among those attending the Dec. 5 Adirondack Bucks Pot Luck & Christmas Market were Dave and Brenda DeLozier of Saratoga Springs. Dave was once the publisher of EcoLocal Magazine.

The two of them grow food in the front yard of their quarter-acre residential property. They brought along a gourmet fermented foods they had prepared, including kimchi and distinctive varieties of sauerkraut — all to share.

Dave Delozier said he supported the Adirondack Cooperative Economy’s mission for local residents to buy from each other because it created meaningful and prosperous employment for people as well as providing uplifting social connections.

“As soon as you swipe your debit card, the money disappears from your community,” he warned.

The big-box stores provide low-wage jobs that stifle one’s spirit, he continued.

“The corporations keep people barely over broke, and with

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Chamber elects new directors

The Warrensburg Chamber Chamber of Commerce elected new directors at its December meeting.

The Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2014 are veteran board members Brooke Ackley, Candice Healy, Donna Combs, Kathy Hill, and Lynn Smith, joined by new directors Yvonne Miller, Julie Harrington Gallup, Anna Busser, Roberta Carruthers, Katie Galusha, Linda Marcella and Teresa Whalen.

The board’s meetings are to be held at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. On the agenda for the January Board meeting is the election of officers.

Over the next several months, the board will be discussing new events for 2014. The chamber currently sponsors the World’s Largest Garage Sale and the Warrensburg Holiday Craft Fair. Added in 2013 and now planned as an annual event is the town’s Fourth of July parade, which may also incorporate additional family-friendly activities.

In January the Chamber will be launching a membership drive. The annual dues are $85 for businesses and $25 for individuals that seek to join.

The Chamber’s officers express their thanks to retiring board member Scott Joseph for his service on the board. he was sales manager of Enzo Optics, a local business that recently discontinued operating.

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Brenda DeLozier said the use of Adirondack Bucks achieves the objectives of promoting a sustainable economy.

“This is a localized, tool for exchange of goods and services,” she said. “It’s what money was supposed to be in the first place.”

The event, held at the Warrensburg Free Methodist Church was opened by a Native American blessing, led

by Michael Redsky who displayed a number of handcrafted wooden flutes at the event.

Also for sale at the event were wood crafts and jewelry.

Bob Aspholm of Lake George said he believed in the Adirondack Cooperative Economy’s objectives. Ò ItÕ s a great thing to keep profits in your area as much as Performing at the recent Adirondack Bucks Pot Luck & Christmas Market are (left to right) Bill Campbell on you can,” he said. “It’s a matter vocals and guitar, his son Liam (right) on flute, plus (not shown): Everett Ramos on bongos and Linda Moores of stimulating job growth and on vocals. creating community.”

Photo by Thom Randall Contributing to the food by his son Liam of flute, Everett Ramos on Bongos and Linda served at the event were Willows Bistro, Marco Polo’s, George Henry’s tavern, and Bill’s Moores on vocals.

Harvey Leidy of Brant Lake said the people in the Adirondack Restaurant, all of Warrensburg. Rock Hill Bakery provided their Cooperative Economy were stimulating a collective spirit comaward-winning bread. mitted to building local economies.

Providing music at the gathering were Richie and Elaine Hel“This is an example of ordinary people in a small community zler of the Warrensburg-based Courtly Music Unlimited. Providing an eclectic blend of Folk/Americana selections was a group setting doing extraordinary things to raise consciousness and fronted by singer-guitarist Bill Campbell of Bolton, backed up foster togetherness,” he said.

Spin exercise classes scheduled

The Riverstreet Athletic Club is now offering a new series of spin classes with exercise bicycles, and area residents are welcome to participate. The sessions are conducted by Wendy Ryan. Featuring non-impact exercise, the spin classes are offered on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m.. They are 45 minutes to one hour long.

The first three classes are free, then the charge is $5 per class or $30 a month. Participants are asked to bring small towel and water bottle. For details, contact Wendy Ryan at: wryan@live. com or drop in at the Riverstreet Athletic Club during one of the sessions.

Cost increase for cemetery plots

The cost to purchase a plot in Saint Cecilia’s Cemetery off Hudson St. in Warrensburg increased as of Wednesday Jan. 1 from $400 to $500. For details, contact Dawn Brunner at 6232021 or at: brunner_dawn@yahoo.com.

Special days for Burghers

Belated December birthday wishes go out to Kathy Quintal, Kathie Ferullo, Denise Putney, Tim Morrison, and Dean Ackley.

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Queensbury Madrigal Singers perform in Glens Falls before touring Italy

By Thom Randall

thom@denpubs.com GLENS FALLS — The Queensbury High School Madrigal Singers ushered in Christmas with a concert Dec. 16 that exhibited their exceptional vocal talents.

The group sang 14 selections, primarily Christmas carols, a cappella and from memory — in a concert at First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls. The large audience showed their appreciation for their singing, featuring four- and five-part harmony.

Through recent years, the group has performed in venues throughout Europe.

In 2005, the Madrigal Singers toured Italy, giving performances at Saint Frances of Assisi and The Vatican. In 2007, their European tour included performances in Austria, Bohemia and Prague, and in 2009 they gave concert in venues from Venice to Rome.

The Madrigal Singers returned to Italy Dec. 26, and are scheduled to give a concert tour that includes performances in Florence, Siena and Rome.

The Madrigal Singers are in high demand, giving about 30 performances each year, featuring challenging selections, to various school and community organizations.

This past winter, they were featured performers at the famed Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

The group was formed by Ned Crislip in 1979 with a purpose of providing musical opportunities for accomplished singers that were standouts in the Queensbury High School Concert Choir.

Since 1998, the group has been directed by Penny Schiek — and has received considerable acclaim. The select group of singers — high school sophomores, juniors and seniors — practice at 7 a.m. weekdays and one evening each week.

Contributions to the group to assist with their expenses are appreciated. Contact the group’s director at pshiek@queensburyschool.org of at 824-4616 for details on either contributions, or their availability for a future performance.

Pictured at right: The Queensbury High School Madrigal Singers, under the direction of Penny Schiek, tackle a challenging arrangement of a Christmas carol during a concert performance Dec. 16 at First Presbyterian Church, Glens Falls.

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Highway crew ‘Thank You’ meal set

The traditional appreciation luncheon for the Thurman Town highway employees is to be held once again here — and a special thanks goes out to Deb Runyon for stepping up to the plate to organize it again this year. Deb is seeking donations of time and entrees to be served to the highway crew for all their hard work. The luncheon will be held Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. Deb will be at the town hall at 9 a.m. to start setting up.

Those who would like to donate a dish or their time, contact Deb at 744-5677.

Events & activities in Thurman

The Thurman Quilting Group holds their meetings at the Thurman Town hall every Monday. This week’s session occurs Dec. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Stop in for a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a visit with friends and neighbors. For details, contact Myra at 623-2633.

The county-sponsored senior bus service makes trips to Glens Falls twice a month on the second and fourth Frida’s. The next trip will be on Jan. 10. The service picks those 60 and over at their home. To arrange pickup, contact Laura at 623-9281 by Jan. 8 with directions to your residence. and she will make sure you are picked up.

The Sugar Loaf Seniors group holds their meetings once a month at the Thurman Town Hall on the third Saturday of the month. There will be no meeting in January. The next meeting will occur in February at the town hall at 11:30 a.m. Membership is still only $10 per year. For more information, call Norma Galusha at 6239425.

The Thurman Fire Co. holds their meetings at their firehouse on the Friday occurring in the first full week of the month at the Thurman Firehouse. This month, their meeting is to be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 10. Those interested in becoming a volunteer are encouraged to stop in.

The Gleaning food distribution sessions are held the first Monday of every month — and the next such event is Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. Be sure to bring your reusable cloth bags or plastic shop-

ping bags to bring your goods home.

The town governmentÕ s organizational meeting and swearing-in ceremony for newlyelected town board members, Dan Smith and Michael Eddy, is set for Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The next town board meeting is to occur on Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Writing workshop scheduled

Heather Haskins, a writer, blogger and writing instructor from Clifton Park, will teach a writing class in Warrensburg on the four Wednesdays in February from noon to 2 p.m.

This would make an appropriate gift for a writer; the four-session course is open to those who wish to learn more about writing memoir or fiction. Classes will be held at Willows Bistro, 3749 Main Street, Warrensburg, and the fee will include lunches supplied by the Bistro. Sign-ups are requested by Jan. 15.

Advance payments of $148 per person can be made by contacting Perky Granger at PersisGranger@aol.com or 352-463-3089. The fee covers all workshops and four Bistro luncheons which will include soup of choice, salad, toast points, coffee/tea and cookie or cream puff.

Participation is limited to ten.

Over the fence

The Thurman Planning Board was once an active group here in Thurman. In past years, this group has helped keep Thurman a nice and welcoming town. Those interested in joining this group to help make decisions on the town’s future development, are urged to send a letter of interest with name and phone number to Box 29, Athol NY 12810.

The Thurman transfer station hours are: noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The required trash bags are available at either the town hall or the transfer station.

Those having difficulties delivering bags of trash to the transfer station should contact Jim Desourdy at 623-4254 and he will take them there for you for $5 per week. Those who don’t

Please remember to clip those box tops, Labels for Education and Campbell’s Soup labels.

Once redeemed each one of these means real dollars for our school. There are several drop box locations throughout Warrensburg: Direct Deposit Redemption Center on Main St., Richards Library at Libray Ave. and Elm St.; the Warrensburg Elementary School lobby, and in Thurman at the Town Hall. In an effort to promote recycling in the school, Jen Lanfair recently launched a new program which collects juice pouches. There are various drop boxes located in the Elementary School for your youngster to deposit the empty containers in.

A little bit of good news for our school age children: the school year is nearly halfway over.

Occ’y tax $$ request deadline extended

For those who missed the deadline to submit applications for town Occupancy Tax funds for 2014 events, there’s good news: the deadline has been extended to January 10. To obtain an application and guidelines or have questions answered, email PersisGranger@aol.com or call Sally Feihel at 623-4889. Events or projects eligible for funding are ones that are expected to draw tourists to Warren County or provide tourists already here with entertainment during their visits. There is to be a special meeting at the Town Hall on Friday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. where all applications will be reviewed. Applicants and the public are encouraged to attend.

‘Coy dog’ seen on Dippikill Road

There was a report of a coy dog sighting last week on Dippikill Road. While it is not uncommon to have coy dogs in the Aditrondacks, it is a rarity to spot one. Coy dogs can sometimes be confused with Coyotes, while in the same family, a coydog is the hybrid offspring of a coyote and a dog. Together they are genetically capable of producing fertile young. The prevalence of naturally occurring coy dogs is problematic.

Experts say that if interbreeding between the species were common, the coyote population would be expected to acquire more dog-like traits with each successive generation.

Breeding experiments in Germany with poodles and coyotes, as well as with wolves, jackals and later on with the resulting dog-coyote hybrids showed a decrease in fertility and sig-

January 4, 2014 nificant communication problems as well as an increase of genetic diseases after three generations of interbreeding between the hybrids, unlike with wolfdogs. All this suggests that genetic mutations could be the issue.

But now that it we know coy dogs are present here, please remember to keep your pets safe.

If they go between being inside and outdoors be sure to bring them inside in the evening. A domesticated pet doesn’t stand a chance when up against one of the wild creatures.

Athol Hardware resumes standard hours

After some changing hours of operation, Athol Hardware and Variety is back to normal hours. Joe and Cathy Manucci welcomed the birth of the grandchild, Dillon on Thanksgiving Day and took some much needed time off to bond with him. We hear that mother and child are doing well and Joe and Cathy wish to thank you all for your understanding and continued patronage. The store hours are Tues. through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On New Year’s Eve they will be closing at 2 p.m. and they’ll be closed New Year’s Day. To call the Manuccis, dial 623-3080.

Town office staff changes pending

Les Losaw, the secretary/bookkeeper for the town supervisor, is expected to take a fulltime job for the town of Cambridge — closer to his home in Washington County, so his hours in Thurman are being reduced —and we hear that a new secretary has been selected to work hours to cover when the supervisor is out of her office. The supervisor has many meetings she regularly attends during the week and needs someone to attend to inquiries at the town hall during these hours.

It was determined at a special board meeting Dec. 27 that the new position will be part time at 20 hours per week at a rate of $12.50 and Losaw will be training the person Ñ yet to be determined — at a rate of $15.75 for eight hours per week for a duration no longer than six months.

On a personal note

Celebrating birthdays this week are Holly Haskell on Jan. 4; Bonnie Monroe, Stuart Baker and Earle Dibble on Jan. 6’ Mark Rogers, Jimmy McGowan and Jenny Hill on Jan. 7; Gail Needham, plus Jean Rumble, Lorrie Smith, Chip Aldrich and Matt Kennedy on Jan. 10.

The grade 3-4 elementary chorus sings during the Minerva Central School holiday concert Dec. 11.

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Children, adults enjoy Christmas party in Thurman

By Kathy Templeton

denpubs@denpubs.com ATHOL — Thurman’s annual Children’s Christmas Party was held Dec. 14 at the Thurman Town Hall and about 80 people attended, including 45 youngsters.

Catherine Chambers, coordinator of the Warren County Youth Court, brought along three teenagers participating in the program to help with set up, serve and clean up. Chambers said that the Christmas party provided a unique experience for the Youth Court teens, as most of them had never attended a community event.

Chambers helped serve on the food line and gave instructions to her group, although little guidance was necessary as the group worked well together.

A wonderful addition to this year’s event was a trio of three young men who brought along their trumpets and played holiday tunes, which everyone enjoyed.

Zach Carpenter one of the trumpeters, said that he had not been talked into participating in the performance.

“No, I just wanted to do it,” he said. Zach’s mother, Shelley Carpenter, said that he had been practicing all week for the party. The two other youngsters who played were Scott Raymond and Robert Smith, all of Thurman.

Rita Lang brought her children, Louis and Francesca to the party. Lang’s friends Lisa and Dan Janssen also attended with their three children. All enjoyed the festivities.

There were door prizes and various giveaways at the close of the party and every child received a stocking filled with activity-oriented gifts and goodies.

This annual event is organized by the Thurman Youth Commission, which includes Myrna Keeler, Nancy Decker, Don Decker, and Bob Sheppler.

At right: Dozens of children filled the Thurman Town Hall recently to participate in the town’s annual Children’s Christmas Party, and judging from their expressions, they enjoyed the visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as the gifts, food and craft projects.

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ne of our veteran editors wrote an article several years ago describing the extreme hardships a family in Johnsburg was enduring as the parents were working long hours at minimum-wage jobs.

Hard-working and committed to their children, the man and wife headed out each day in an effort to provide their family with safe housing and a decent start in life.

Yet with burdensome home heating costs and sky-high vehicle fuel and insurance expenses, their minimum-wage earnings were nowhere near covering the basic necessities for their family. To survive, they were forced to depend on a variety of government programs.

Since then, the situation is even worse for thousands of families in the Adirondacks who rely on minimum-wage employment for their income.

Decent jobs are rare in the central Adirondacks, and we see the result: many local residents, whose families have lived here for generations, are leaving so they can make a respectable living elsewhere. Over the past 30 years the population of core Adirondack communities has declined by 30 percent or more.

In 1973, this Denton editor reports, he and his wife both worked for a salary just above minimum wage, or $1.60 per hour, and they were able to pay for not only their housing costs, food, insurance on three vehicles — and their health insurance premiums (only $85 per year full cost for a policy) — they also had cash left over for vacations and non-essential purchases.

Now, people earning minimum wage have no such ability. The total cost of a health care plan alone can exceed a minimum-wage worker’s entire annual salary.

Those working at the 2014 minimum wage rate of $7.25 have far less buying power than workers earning $1.60 per hour in 1973.

Since 1970 or so, the average pay of top executives nationally has increased a thousand-fold, while wages for working people haven’t even kept up with the rising cost of living.

It’s estimated that if the minimum wage had been tied to increases in cost of living over those 40 years, the minimum wage now would be $10.65 per hour.

It’s important to note that over these four decades, U.S. labor productivity has risen by at least 125 percent, which would mean that minimum wage workers — if fully compensated for their work — should now be making $22 per hour or more.

Some citizens who espouse pure free-market capitalism, oppose raising the minimum wage, citing that it would cause job losses. But studies

show that the opposite is likely to happen, with more earned income circulating in the economy.

Such opponents also claim that a higher minimum wage would cause the cost of goods and services to spiral, but studies indicate that the cost of raising the minimum wage to $10.50 — and improving the lives of many millions of Americans — would be a matter of a price increases of a few cents on a $5 product.

Raising the minimum wage is also likely to put quite a shot in the economy, as the higher earnings would be spent on more goods and services. A Chicago Federal Reserve Board study indicated that raising the minimum wage to only $9 per hour would boost household spending by $48 billion, which would give the U.S. economy a considerable shot in the arm.

A raise of the minimum wage past $10 per hour would boost the income of about 35 million workers, and lift most of them out of poverty.

With the resulting financial stability, more families would be able to reclaim a middleclass lifestyle and have more time to engage in community life. Volunteerism and participation in charitable causes would increase, and crime would undoubtedly decrease.

With the resulting boost in payroll-tax revenue, both the state and federal government would have substantially higher income tax revenue — and Social Security and Medicare would be far better funded.

While a variety of expensive, bureaucratic government programs now exist to subsidize the working poor, it is far more efficient in our national economy for workers to be paid directly a livable wage that reflects the true cost of their work and productivity.

Thankfully, a good number of employers in our area understand that paying a decent wage not only exerts a substantial positive impact on their workers’ lives, but it directly benefits their enterprises, including boosted productivity and reduced employee turnover.

Take Matt Funicello of Rock Hill Bakehouse for an example. He pays his 35 workers substantially above minimum wage, because he not only understands the benefits, but because he realizes to do so is his ethical responsibility.

Recently Funicello testified in Albany on behalf of the federal House Resolution 1346, which would raise the national minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.50, and provide for the rate to be raised as the cost of living increases.

We support the proposal and applaud those enterprises in the region that pay a livable wage to their employees. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board

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Turning Back the Pages

By Jean Hadden

•100 years ago — Jan. 1914• She followed her husband to the grave

Betsy Waters Crandall, widow of the late Henry Crandall, died at 6 a.m. Jan. 18, 1914 in her Glen Street, Glens Falls home at Crandall Place, Monument Square, as the result of a paralytic shock that she had suffered the night before as she was about to retire. She was found around 10 o’clock by her maid laying unconscious on the floor of her room on the second floor of her mansion. Dr. M.D. Smith and Dr. S.A. Rowe did everything they could possibly do for her but were unable to bring her back to consciousness before she finally died several hours later.

Mrs. Betsy “Hattie” Crandall was 81 and enjoying her usual good health. She had passed the afternoon and evening paying social and business calls around the city.

The lady was born in Bolton, the daughter of Howard and Laura Waters. She was married to Henry Crandall in 1858 coming with him to Glens Falls right after the ceremony. Not only was she his wife but his advisor, his constant companion, with him in all his extensive travels and always planning for his comfort and welfare. Her sole ambition in life was to make him happy during his life and in his waning hours she was at his bedside at all times.

After his death, lacking one month of a year ago, she faithfully worked to carry out his plans for the Crandall Free Library and many other philanthropic institutions according to his wishes, which stand as monuments to his memory in Glens Falls.

She loved to talk with young folk, telling them of life in Glens Falls during the three score years that she had lived there. Kindness and generosity were her main virtues, she had a pleasant manner and there was always a smile on her face.

She is survived by one brother, Almon Waters and three sisters, Mrs. C.H. Faxon, Mrs. Almira Myers and Mrs. Mary Beach. Mrs. Myers of Chestertown arrived at her home to assume charge of her household affairs.

Betsy Waters Crandall’s remains will be placed beside those of her husband at the base of the great granite shaft in Crandall Park. (Note: Lumber baron and philanthropist Henry Crandall, 92, also died of a stroke Feb. 19, 1913 at his Glens Falls home which once stood on the original Crandall Library property. His story was told in this column in the Feb. 16, 2013 Adirondack Journal.)

Stallion breaks man’s leg

John Francis Beckwith, author and naturalist, who makes his home in Riverbank, near Warrensburgh, sustained a bad fracture on his right leg Jan. 13, 1914, when he was kicked by a stallion which had been left in a stall in his stable by a guest. He had a number of guests for dinner which included Stewart MacFarland, Ledwith Dowd and George Doty of Glens Falls who had

arrived on their horses and had also placed them in the stable.

During the afternoon, Beckwith went to his stable to give the horses some hay and as he was walking in back of the stallion, owned by a local guest named Smith, the animal kicked him in the leg.

Beckwith, in great pain, managed to crawl from back of the enraged steed’s heels to the outside of the stable. He than called for aid and his guest’s assisted him into the house. Dr. Goodman from Warrensburgh was summoned and attended the injured man. His friends begged him to go to the Glens Falls Hospital but he refused to make the trip. He is expected to be confined to his bed for a long time.

In addition to his short-story work and naturalist work, Mr. Beckwith has been recently writing moving picture plays. Representatives of the Universal Film Company were to have visited his home recently in Riverbank for the purpose of securing pictures for a play to be acted out under the direction of Mr. Beckwith.

Winter weather bites hard

The snow storm on Dec. 23, 1913 brought about eight inches of snow making good sleighing and was followed by another bigger storm which began Christmas night and continued until noon the next day with a fall of about 12 inches. Fourteen inches fell at Bakers Mills. A heavy wind Dec. 26, 1913 made blizzard like conditions and county roads were blocked and badly drifted. Immediately after the storm in Chestertown, Frank Moses, unsolicited and unaided, plowed snow by horse from the village walks.

There is nothing that will beat the snow roller when it comes to making our roads passable. Three teams and the roller were at work in Graphite, in charge of Charles Lamb and after the roller passed over the snow drifts the roads looked like a race track.

Lumber and wood men are now rejoicing over the snow which enables them to get to their winter business. Men are drawing logs to the river at Riverbank. The Hudson Valley trolley cars were snowbound and the service was uncertain until later in the day after the storm.

Fire strikes Needham home

A two-story dwelling house at Athol owned and occupied by Orley Needham was destroyed by fire at 7 o’clock in the morning on Jan. 7, 1914, starting from a defective chimney. The flames made such a rapid headway that only the furniture on the first floor could be saved.

Eighty bushels of potatoes and other provisions stored in the cellar were destroyed. The property was valued at $1,500 and was insured for $500.

Coveted job awarded

Fred R. Smith, of Bolton Landing, Chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, was elected chief door-keeper of the Assembly Chamber in the Capitol building in Albany at a salary of $7 per day for the session of the legislature. Mr. Smith won the position and secured his election by a vote of 53 to 26 over Michael E. Kehoe of New York City.

Local news roundabout

The Union Church at Adirondack has lately been furnished with new gas lights.

Charles Baker, foreman of the Faxon lumbering crew at Chestertown, was badly bruised on Dec. 23, 1913 while skidding logs.

Mrs. D.E. Farrington, of Indian Lake, had one of her legs amputated above the knee at the Glens Falls Hospital, it being affected with blood poisoning.

Judd Pratt of Trout Lake, Bolton is having a new horse barn and cow shed built on his existing barn. Lewis Fuller is doing the work.

Arthur Duell, of Diamond Point, took his son to Glens Falls to be operated upon for adenoids which were affecting the boy’s hearing.

Bernard Eldridge, infant son of John Eldridge of Indian Lake died Dec. 29, 1913 of pneumonia.

Wilmer Whitney, of Igerna lost one of his best work horses.

Howard Morehouse, with his team of heavy horses is hauling coal from Riverside. Karl Wheeler, of Trout Lake, Bolton killed a hog, 17 months old, that weighed 625 pounds dressed. E.E. Dickinson of the same place slaughtered a 7-month-old porker that weighed 300 pounds.

The stork brought Mrs. Walter Foote of Olmstedville a baby boy. A son was born to Mrs. Wyatt Fuller on Dec. 22, 1913 at Stony Creek. A daughter was born to Mrs. John Hitchcock of Bakers Mills on Christmas day.

The members of the Ischagabibble Club were entertained on New Year’s Eve by Miss Nina McCane at her home in Lewisville, Warrensburgh.

Mrs. William Walsh of Knowelhurst of Stony Creek gave a Christmas dinner in honor of Mr. Walsh’s mother, Mrs. Olive Walsh who is 83 years old. Four generations of the family were represented.

To the great delight of the children, a Christmas gift in the form of a small table and chairs arrived for the children’s room at Richards Library, Warrensburgh. One tiny girl, with shining eyes, petted the table with her little hands and said - ”Isn’t it lovely?” (Note: Long-time librarian Sarah Farrar said that now, after 100 years, the table is still there but she is not sure about the chairs.)

Readers are welcome to contact Adirondack Journal correspondent Jean Hadden at jhadden1@nycap.rr.com or 623-2210.

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to donors for New facilities needed Bigoted cartoon their help boosting RSD awareness To the editor:

To the editor: We’d like to express a big Thank You from Timothy Lucid for all those who participated in the recent Cut-a-Thon for RSD — to boost awareness of the syndrome and help others who are enduring the extreme-pain disease.

Officials of the organizations RSDS.org and American RSD HOPE are thankful for the money that was raised. Also, Timothy would like to thank the following people and businesses for their raffle donations: The Sagamore Resort, Mike from Quandtz, Warrensburgh Car Care, Tops, Rustic Charm Pottery, Erin for the bake sale, Adrienne, Erica and Desiree; J.P. Bruno’s and the Leonbruno Family, Rustic Charm Pottery, and all the anonymous donors. Thank you all for your generos Kerry Lucid and family Adirondack

To the editor:

Back in November I read an article from the Adirondack Daily Enterprise about the Veteran’s Memorial Highway on Whiteface Mountain getting $12 million in repairs. After visiting the mountain this past summer it’s surely welcome and needed.

I do, however, have to wonder if the state also thought about sanitary facilities on the mountain. As those who have visited already know there are only two facilities, one for women and one for men at the very top of the mountain. It is almost impossible for handicapped people as the facilities are at the very end of the road in a building with narrow corridors and doors! To get to the facilities one must park several hundred yards from where they are located and it is an uphill walk.

If this were a private enterprise I am sure the state would not allow this condition to exist. The article showed Gov. Cuomo enjoying the view and I have to wonder if he used the facilities while there! There are facilities for staff on the upper level, but they are locked to the public. Unfortunately, this condition forces many to use the woods along the highway as a place to relieve themselves.

For what is charged to get on the highway there should surely be more toilet facilities open to the public. Perhaps a little bit of the $12 million could be used to construct a few facilities!

Gary P. Guido Ticonderoga

The cartoon published in the 12/20 edition of the Adirondack Journal was unusually ignorant and stupid. The point of the First Amendment protection of the free exercise of religion is precisely to prevent governmental interference with our religious beliefs.

The Obamacare mandate, by curtailing religious freedom, is a threat to ALL religions, which is why the plaintiffs in the suits against the government represent other religions besides Catholicism.

I had thought that the long and shameful history of anti-Catholic bigotry had died out in America, but the Valley News, I see, is reviving it.

John I. Gardner Essex

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AIC to Host “Got Game?” Series for Sportsmen NEWCOMB — The Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) will host a monthly series called Got Game? on the first Saturday of each month January through April. Each month will feature a different topic related to hunting and game animals.

This series will connect sportsmen and sportswomen in the Adirondacks, providing an opportunity to swap stories, trade tips and spend time together with a bowl of chili and a beer or hot chocolate. The events will take place from 3-5 p.m., fireside, in the great room of the historic Huntington Lodge on the Newcomb Campus of SUNY ESF.

Event topics are as follows: • Jan. 4 — Hunting Dogs: Featuring a presentation and dog demo by the Southern Adirondack Chapter of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association.

• Feb. 1 — Remington Arms: A Remington representative will speak about the past, present and future of this New Yorkbased company.* • March 1 — Talk Turkey: SUNY ESF researchers will discuss their work studying the wild turkey population in the Adirondacks.

• April 5 — Game Dinner Potluck: We will end the series with a game cooking demonstration and potluck dinner.

Please bring any dish (not necessarily game) to share.

This series is open to the public for a small fee of $5. Registration is required and more information can be obtained by calling (518) 582-2000 or emailing aic@esf.edu. *Pending final commitment from Remington as of this press release.

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Prior to the kickoff of the Christmas Eve Road March, Emily Simmons (left) talks to her aunt Hope Rosati-Frettoloso about the phone call she received moments earlier from her husband Robert Simmons who is on duty in Afghanistan. Emily holds a sign that bears expressions of hope that her husband returns home safely.

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erans, said she was impressed with the turnout. Ò ItÕ s so good to see the community coming together like this and supporting the people on the front line,” she said.

Despite an ankle injury, state Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury) was among those walking. She said the march meant a lot to military personnel on duty, as well as the family members of either veterans or soldiers now serving.

“This is wonderful to remember those not home for the holidays,” she said. Little noted that this 10th anniversary of the Glens Falls Road March was par- Members of the Army National Guard lead about 1,400 people participating in the annual Christmas Eve Road ticularly poignant for March up Glen St. in Glens Falls. Held to show support for on-duty military personnel as well as veterans and demany, because Albany ceased soldiers. This 10th anniversary Road March drew the largest turnout ever.

Photo by Thom Randall native Lt. Colonel Todd Clark, an Army lt. Colonel, had walked in the to honor Duffy’s nephew, brother and father-in law, all either on Glens Falls Road March in prior years, but was killed this June active duty or retired from the military. in Afghanistan.

“This is our family tradition,” Duffy said. “We’re here to show “So many families here have relatives in the military or have support for our troops.” friends in the service,” she said, noting that her son Captain DaMajor Brian Rockwell of the Army National Guard looked vid Little is a Navy pilot on active duty. “It’s good to remember over those gathered for the march. those serving our country — they are truly in harm’s way.”

“This support for those on duty and overseas is really great,” New Warren County Supervisor-at-large Rachel Seeber looked he said. It not only shows support for the troops, but their family at the crowd gathered for the procession. members.”

“I can’t imagine a better turnout,” she said. “It’s wonderful for Nearby, state Assemblyman Dan Stec talked with service perall these people to be here for the military personnel now at work sonnel as well as greeting acquaintances. to preserve our freedom.”

“It’s nice to see so many pause in their celebration of ChristTwo of the youngest participating in the Road March were mas Eve to remember and recognize the service and sacrifice of Landon and Connor Duffy of Argyle — 3 years old and 6 months our soldiers,” he said. “So many of our friends and neighbors in old respectively. They were being pushed in a double stroller by the service can’t be home.” their mother, Sarah Duffy of Argyle. They were in the procession

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Joe doll garbed in camouflage and holding a miniature semiautomatic rifle. Her good fortune was appropriate, considering she and her relatives were named the largest group represented, and recognized for donating the most items for care packages to be sent to soldiers.

Among those present for the march kick-off event at the Glens Falls Civic Center were leather-clad Patriot Guard Riders. They formed a ceremonial color guard.

Linda Nichols, an officer of the Patriot Guard and Director of the regional Help on the Homefront outreach program for vet-

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“The Saratoga and North Creek Railway has numerous opportunities for growth and development, for both its passenger and freight services, but only if they have the capital to make needed infrastructure improvements,” Schumer said in a prepared statement. “Adding new freight capacity and new passenger rail service will not only benefit the railroad, it will bring more tourists and investment to the region, connect smaller communities and businesses with the national rail network, and create jobs for all of the region’s major employers who rely on the railway.”

Saratoga & North Creek Railway executive David Simpson

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Currently, the rail line serves approximately 50,000 passengers per year, primarily tourists. The upgrades which would likely allow higher speed travel, are anticipated to boost commuting by locals.

Over the past two years, the Saratoga & North Creek Railway has obtained about $300,000 worth of these tax credits for track maintenance.

The railway owns the 30-mile stretch of tracks from North Creek to Tahawus, abandoned about 25 years ago and in need of significant repair. Last year, Sen. Schumer and Gillibrand were successful in their lobbying with the Surface Transportation Board to reestablish this line, for the purpose of hauling millions of ton of titanium tailings from the former National Lead site to markets downstate.

Several weeks ago, railway general manager Justin Gonyo revealed that that contracts were pending with three firms to deliver the high-grade tailings, to be purchased and used in paving projects in Long Island.

In addition, the line will also serve the Barton garnet mine in North River. This freight run is expected to cut down the number of annual truckloads of materials from the National Lead site and the Barton garnet mine by 2 million, which would result in a major reduction in air pollution now caused trucking the material.

In late November, the railway announced it would be running a tourist shuttle between Thurman and North Creek on weekends, and would be slashing its rates to encourage more trips by

said that short-line railroads are positioned to tailor local rail services and help smaller communities connect to the national rail network.

Schumer said the railway’s impact in North Creek has already been substantial, with new businesses starting up and others extending their hours.

Schumer said that freight rail line to Tahawus is in need of substantial renovations and improvements. The planned upgrades would allow efficient freight traffic, including hauling out titanium tailings containing rare-earth elements that can be refined and utilized by high-technology firms and manufacturers.

The line will also serve the Barton garnet mine in North River.

Reconstructing this line will create short-term construction jobs, and long-term jobs once hauling begins, and would inject hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy each year.

Executives of the railway are now negotiating a 200,000-ton annual movement of rock from the former National Lead site, and expect that to grow to around 500,000 tons annually in subsequent years. The new traffic will require significant infrastructure improvements, but Iowa Pacific has estimated it will create about 15 new full-time jobs. Renewal of the track from North Creek to Tahawus will cost a minimum of $1 million for the first year of operation. The annual short-line rail tax credit based on the current formula equates to around $300,000 a year for the railway, Schumer estimated.

“The combination of freight and passenger renewal will be an engine for economic growth in the southern Adirondacks and Saratoga County,” he said.

Calls made to various legislators to check on the status of the legislation were not returned as of Dec. 30.

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Your complete source of things to see and do in the North Country Tuesday, Dec. 31:

CHESTERTOWN — First Night celebrations at various taverns and restaurants in downtown Chester and nearby. Contact venues for details.

LAKE GEORGE — New Year’s Eve cruises aboard Lac du St. Sacrement — Dinner Cruise boards at 5 p.m. & departs at 6 p.m.; Party Cruise & midnight fireworks, boards at 9:15 p.m. & departs at 10 p.m. departs dock at 10 p.m., Lake George Steamboat Co., 57 Beach Rd. Ring in the New Year on Lake George. If lake is frozen, party is held dockside. $. Details: (800) 553-2628, 518-668-5777 ext. 4 or: www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 1:

LAKE GEORGE — New Year’s Day Polar Plunge swim,1 p.m. at Shepard Park Beach. Celebrate New Year with a frigid swim. Annually attracts 1,500 or so plungers and thousands more spectators. Pre-registration at Duffy’s Tavern beginning at 10:30 a.m. $10 registration includes Plunge T-shirt. Fundraiser for L.G. Winter Carnival. $, but free to watch. Details: 668-5323.

LAKE GEORGE — New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Lac du Saint Sacrement, Lake George Steamboat Co., 57 Beach Rd. Celebrate New Year on the lake. If lake is frozen, party is dockside. Board at 11 a.m., depart at noon. $. Details: 668-5777 ext. 4 or: www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com.

NORTH CREEK — New Year’s Day Ski Bowl Party, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. at North Creek Ski Bowl, Ski Bowl Rd. off Rte. 28. Skiing, boarding, tubing. Family fun with live entertainment. $. Details: 251-2411 or: www.goremountain.com LAKE GEORGE — Frostbite Cruise, noon & 2:30 p.m. at Lake George Shoreline Cruises, 2 Kurosaka Lane. Entertainment, refreshments. $. Details, reservations: 6684644 or: www.lakegeorgeshoreline.com

Friday, Jan. 3:

SARATOGA, NORTH CREEK — Debut of the Saratoga & North Creek Railway’s 2013 Snow Train service, on weekends between the two municipalities. Round-trip excursion leaves Saratoga rail station each Fri. Sat. & Sun. at 7 a.m., returns at 10 a.m.

Through March 30. $. Details, schedule, tickets: (877) 726-7245 or: www.sncrr.com QUEENSBURY — Warren County’s annual organizational meeting, 11 a.m. at

OBITUARIES CHARLES WHITFORD MAR 07, 1933 - DEC 09, 2013 Cheektowaga Moriah and was always willing to WHITFORD, Charles, 80 help anyone in need. He was Born March 7, 1933. Son of a gentle man and a gentlethe late Perl and Harriet man. He proudly served his (Brown) Whitford, passed country in the Army during away quietly at Elderwood the Korean War. He retired Nursing Home in Cheekfrom Niagara Mohawk in towaga, NY on Dec. 9th, Buffalo, NY after 35 years 2013. Beloved husband of and returned with Anna to Anna. Proud father of Donhis family home in Moriah, ald (Cathy), William (Teresa) NY to enjoy his retirement and Julie. Cherished grandyears. Charlie will be greatly father of nine and greatmissed by all who knew him. grandfather of 3. Survived A funeral took place in Buffaby much loved sister Addie, lo, NY on Dec. 13th, 2013. and sister-in-law Dorothy, There will be a memorial seralong with many in-laws, vice for Charlie in Moriah, nieces and nephews. PredeNY and the burial will be in ceased by Bernard and Betty, the South Moriah Cemetery Harold R. and Marion, Leon, at the family's convenience in Karl, and Donald. Charlie the Spring. Donations in his will be remembered as an memory may be made to the easygoing, compassionate Alzheimer's Foundation. man who adored his family FRANCES K. BRANNOCK NEWHALL SEP 06, 1923 - DEC 22, 2013 Ticonderoga.

Frances K. ceased by her husbands, Brannock Newhall, 90, of Kenneth C. Brannock and Ticonderoga, passed away on Winthrop Newhall. She was Sunday, December 22, 2013 also pre-deceased by three at the Glens Falls Hospital, brothers, Harry May, Bill surrounded by May, and George her loving famiMay; and by ly. three sisters, Born in Hague, Bessie Smith, LuSeptember 6, lu Corlew, and 1923, she was the Laura May. daughter of the Survivors inlate Frank and clude her three Nellie (Maloney) children, Keith May. W. Brannock and Frances was a his wife, Nancy lifelong Hague of Ticonderoga, and Ticonderoga Diane Marie resident, and a graduate of Grunewald and her husband Hague Central School and Fred of Jackson Heights, and Plattsburgh State College.

Terry Brannock and his wife, She was an Elementary Shari of Ticonderoga; three School Teacher, having grandchildren, Terry Brantaught in the Bolton Landing, nock II, Seth Brannock and Hague and Ticonderoga his wife, Jamie, and Lori School Districts for many Mosher and her husband, years.

Randy. She is also survived Mrs. Newhall was kind and by three step-sons, Mike pleasant to everyone and evNewhall, Tom Newhall, and eryone she met would beJamie Newhall, and a very come her friend. She will alspecial step-daughter, Peggy ways be remembered for her Newhall Walraven. beautiful smile.

Calling hours for relatives She was an avid New York and friends were held SaturMets fan and bowler. She day, December 28, 2013 from spent many enjoyable years 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the bowling in the Wednesday Wilcox & Regan Funeral night league.

Home, 11 Algonkin St., She was a charter member of Ticonderoga. the Ticonderoga Fire DepartA private burial followed. ment Ladies Auxiliary.

In lieu of flowers please Frances' greatest joy was make donations in Mrs. spending time with her famiNewhall's memory to the ly and friends.

Ticonderoga Fire DepartMrs. Newhall was pre-dement.

supervisors’ meeting room, 2nd floor of county Municipal Center, Rte. 9 off Northway Exit 21. Event features swearing-in of five new county supervisors, State of the County speech.

Saturday, Jan. 4:

POTTERSVILLE — Free Community Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Natural Stone Bridge & Caves. All local residents can snowshoe for free (bring your own or rent a pair for $5) and explore their 12+ miles of groomed trails. Featured: bonfires and the hospitality of the Beckler family.

CHESTERTOWN — Artists’ reception, closing of “Art Holiday” exhibit, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. at Art in Chestertown Gallery, 6378 State Rte. 9. Works by local and regional artists and artisans on display and for sale. Light refreshments. Free. Details: 803-4034 or: www.northcountryartscenter.org.

BOLTON — Beginning of 2014 winter nature programs at 1 p.m. Saturdays at Up Yonda Farm, 5239 Lake Shore Dr. Snowshoe hikes, indoor presentations, demonstrations, activities. $. Details: 644-9767 or: www.upyondafarm.com.

QUEENSBURY — 4-H Basic Archery course, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club, 2080 Ridge Rd. Information on equipment, shooting lessons. Bring lunch, dress for prevailing weather. Ages 8+. Bows, arrows, tabs, arm guards, and targets provided. For ages 8 and older. Bring lunch, dress for weather. Register by Monday, Dec. 30. $. Details: 668-4881.

GLENS FALLS — Winter Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.- noon in Christ United Methodist Church, 54 Bay St. Local natural produce, specialty items, more. Details: 792-0438 or: www.gffma.com

Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 4-5:

GLENS FALLS — Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournaments, Adk. Sports Complex-The Dome, 326 Sherman Ave. 16 & under, plus 18 & under. Various times. Free to spectators. Details: 743-1086 or: www.adksc.com QUEENSBURY — 4-H Intermediate Archery course, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club, 2080 Ridge Rd. Information on equipment, shooting lessons.

Bring lunch, dress for prevailing weather. For those age 8+ who have completed basic archery course. Bows, arrows, tabs, arm guards, and targets provided. For ages 8 and older. Bring lunch, dress for weather. Register by Monday, Dec. 30. $. Details: 668-4881.

LINDA KAY MOORE NOV 24, 1947 - DEC 25, 2013 Ticonderoga.

Linda Kay kids or grand-kids were inMoore, 66, of Ticonderoga volved. passed away peacefully on In addition to her parents, Christmas Day with her lovshe was also pre-deceased by ing family by her side. two brothers, Kevin Clark Born in Ticonand Bill Clark, deroga, Novemone uncle, ber 24, 1947, she Charles Farrelly, was the daughter two aunts, Bess of the late Perry Mattison and G. and Katherine Flossie Clark, her A. (Farrelly) cousin, Connie Clark.

Ross, and her She married brother-in-law Edgar P. Moore, and sister-in-law, Sr. on March 22, Rod and Ann 1975 in Port Moore.

Henry.

Survivors inLinda began her working caclude her husband, Edgar P. reer as a secretary for the law Moore, Sr.; seven children, firm of Dominick Viscardi.

Amy K. Catanzarita and her Through the years she held boyfriend, Mark Reynolds of many other Secretarial posiAltona, NY, John Sharrow, Jr. tions within the Ticonderoga of Ocala, FL, Nichlaus Moore Community, including the and his wife, Anita of Peru, Moses-Ludington Hospital NY, Carmella DeLorme and Admissions and Billing Deher husband, Gary of Temecpartments, North Country ula, CA, Kevin P. Moore and Council on Alcohol and Subhis wife, Sofia of San Francisstance Abuse, Secretary to co, CA, Edgar P. Moore, Jr. the Ticonderoga Assessor, and his wife, Cathy of TiconMountain Lakes Services, a deroga, and Abbey Marie Daycare Provider, and SecreHuber; thirteen grandchiltary for the Ticonderoga dren, Zachari, Nathan, Highway Department. She Samantha, J.P., Gabriel, Ruwas a longtime Inspector for by, Jayden, Kayla, Bryant, the Board of Elections. Prior Kayden, another grandchild to her retirement, she redue in July 2014, Alycia and turned to the Law Office of Kaitlyn; and two greatJudge Viscardi. grandchildren; her aunts, One of Linda's fondest memPearl Sharrow and Virginia ories was working on her Royer, her uncle, Sherry family's chicken farm on Clark, her niece, Heather Chilson Hill.

She always Clark, her nephew, Travis spoke fondly of collecting, Moore, her close cousins, packaging and delivering the Farrelly Ezzo, Bonnie Dunn eggs to the surrounding comand Jim Clark, and her sistermunities. in-law and brother-in-law, Her many interests included Cheryl and Jerry O'Connor. baking, knitting, crocheting, She is also survived by her reading and taking bus tour furry friends, Scrappy, Fartrips all over the northeast relly, Max, Liam, and Lily. with her husband, Ed. Linda Calling hours for relatives was very proud of her Irish and friends were held Monheritage. day, December 30, 2013 from Linda was a very active 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at the member of the First United Wilcox & Regan Funeral Methodist Church of TiconHome, 11 Algonkin St., deroga. She served as the Ticonderoga.

Church Coordinator for the A Funeral Service took place Tiny Tim Program for many on Tuesday, December 31, years. She was the Chairper2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the First son for the Administrative United Methodist Church of Council and the United Ticonderoga with a reception Methodist Women on both following at the church. The the District and Conference Rev. Scott Tyler, Pastor, offilevels. She served on the ciated. membership committee, was Interment will take place in a certified Lay Speaker for the Spring at the family plot the Church, and served as of the Chilson Community the treasurer for the Church Cemetery.

Thrift Shop. Linda was also Linda had a huge heart and active in the Ticonderoga would do anything to help Fire Department Women's anyone in need. In order to Auxiliary for many years. continue her legacy of giving Her most enjoyable moments to others, please consider dowere spending time with her nating to the Ticonderoga family, especially her many Chapter of the Tiny Tim Prograndchildren. Mom rarely gram or to the First United missed a sporting event or Methodist Church of Ticonschool function in which her deroga, NY.

Friday, Jan. 10:

GLENS FALLS — Professional ice hockey: Adirondack Phantoms vs. Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins, 7 p.m. in city Civic Center. $. Details: 480-3355 or: www.phantomshockey.com

Saturday, Jan. 11:

BOLTON — Winter nature program, 1 p.m. at Up Yonda Farm, 5239 Lake Shore Dr. Programs may offer snowshoe hikes, indoor presentations, demonstrations, activities depending on weather & schedule. $. Details: 644-9767 or: www.upyondafarm. com.

GLENS FALLS — Winter Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.- noon in Christ United Methodist Church, 54 Bay St. Local natural produce, specialty items, more. Details: 792-0438 or: www.gffma.com BOLTON — Guided Hike at Amy’s Park, 9:30 a.m.- noon. Meet at Lake George Land Conservancy, 4905 Lake Shore Dr. Named after Amy Wolgin Wiener, the park is a 500-acre preserve — between Padanarum and Tourt Falls roads — that features marshes, ponds and forest. Hike is moderate with a 1/4-mile steep climb. Free. Details, registration: 644-9673 or: www.lglc.org.

LAKE GEORGE — Basic GPS instruction session, 9 a.m. at Adirondack Mountain Club office, 814 Goggins Rd. Program on how GPS works, plus its uses and limitations. Field exercises. Pre-register by Saturday, Dec. 28. $. Details: 523-3441 or: www. adk.org GLENS FALLS — WWE Live professional wrestling show, 7:30 p.m. in city Civic Center. Features WWE superstars Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, The Shield, Big Show, more. Details: (855) 432-2849 or: www.glensfallscc.com.

Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 11-12:

GLENS FALLS — Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournaments, Adk. Sports Complex-The Dome, 326 Sherman Ave. Age 14 & under compete. Various times. Free to spectators. Details: 743-1086 or: www.adksc.com

Saturday, Jan. 18:

CHESTERTOWN — Winter White-Out fest sponsored by Northern Warren Trailblazers snowmobile club, noon- 5 p.m. at their clubhouse, Knapp Hill Rd. All welcome. Music by Finger Diddle band. Barbecue from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., $15; children under 5 free. Bonfires, and the drawing for a 2014 Ski Doo MXZ Sport 600 at 4:30 p.m.. . Raffle tickets available at local businesses or call Mike Hill at 796-1603.

Ongoing:

BOLTON — Winter nature programs, 1 p.m. on Saturdays from Dec. 7- Dec. 28 at Up Yonda Environmental Farm, 5239 Lake Shore Dr. Fun, educational sessions both indoors and outside. $. Details: 644-9767 or: www.upyondafarm.com.

CHESTERTOWN — “Art Holiday” exhibit, in Art in Chestertown Gallery, 6378 state Rte. 9. Works by noted local and regional artists and crafters. Exhibit runs through Jan. 4. Gallery winter hours: Thurs.- Sun., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. Details: 803-4034 or: www.northcountryartscenter.org.

CHESTERTOWN — Chess Club meets every Saturday at the Chester Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All levels, all ages welcome. Free chess lessons.

WARRENSBURG — Art exhibits at Willows Bistro, 3749 Main St. Details: www. willowsbistro.com or: 504-4344.

WARRENSBURG — Exhibits of artifacts and photographs highlighting local culture, industry & curiosities in Warrensburgh Museum of Local History, 3754 Main St. in the V.F.W. building. Open Wed. noon - 4 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m.. FREE admission. Entrance and parking in the rear. Call Steve Parisi at 623-2207 or see: www.whs12885. org for details.

CHESTERTOWN — Not only great books and resources, but exhibits at Chester Library, Chester Municipal Center, Main St. Story Time and Sing-A-Long every Friday at 10:30 a.m. For details on hours or programs, call 494-5384 or see: www. chesterlibrary.org.

Submit items for the calendar to editor Thom Randall at thom@denpubs.com or online at www.adirondackjournal.com

Bolton Bulletin

By Wauneata Waller 644-3880

Exercise classes scheduled in Bolton

Zumba classes with Anna Haye continue in Bolton with new, lower rates for the new year. Sessions resume Jan. 6 and will be held on Monday nights at 6 p.m. and on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. Classes are $8 on a session-by-session basis, or people can buy five classes for $30 or 10 classes for $60.

Also scheduled are Winter Fitness classes at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays from Jan 14 through Feb. 11. Conducted by Bonnie Strobel, the classes feature cardio exercise, toning and stretching. The classes are free, but Strobel is asking for a donation to her church group which is sponsoring a mission trip to the Dominican Republic.

All classes are held at the Bolton Community Center on 50 Edgecomb Pond Road. Participants are asked to bring water and sneakers.

Information is forthcoming soon about a new yoga class.

For details or a class reservation, send an email to: boltonrec@yahoo.com or check out: www.boltonnewyork.com.

Seniors’ events calendar

• Wednesday, Jan. 1 — New Year’s Day; no meeting of Bolton Seniors group.

• Wednesday, Jan. 8 — Business meeting, 10:15 a.m. at Bolton Senior Center, followed by illustrated presentation of the Pratts’ trip to Alaska. Lunch afterwards at the Bolton mealsite. Call 644- 2368 to reserve a meal.

• Tuesday, Jan. 14 — Trip to the Saratoga Racino: contact Pat Merchant at 644-0359 for details and reservations.

• Wednesday, Jan. 15 — Bingo, 10:15 a.m. at the Bolton Senior Center. Lunch to be determined.

• Wednesday, Jan. 22 — Board and card games, 10:15 a.m. at Senior Center. Michigan Rummy is a favorite.

• Wednesday, Jan. 29 — Bowling, 10 a.m. at SpareTime Lanes, Lake George. Lunch to be determined.

January 4, 2014

Rod Kenyon from page 1

there,” Willis said.

She said that his friendly, outgoing attitude has made him a celebrity of sorts with the bank’s customers, who choose to wait in line so they can be served by him.

“Rod has quite a following with our customers,” she said. “He knows all their families — with some of them, it’s several generations.”

Willis said Kenyon was meticulous, punctual and dependable in his work, and had won various awards over his half-century of service.

On a break from his workday, Kenyon talked about his tenure at the bank.

“It hasn’t seemed like 50 years,” he said. “I enjoy my work and waiting on customers.”

Kenyon was recruited by bank in 1963

In mid-December 1963, Kenyon — then a part-time typesetter at The Warrensburg News — walked into the Emerson National Bank on Main St. in Warrensburg to make a personal deposit, and an executive of the bank said he wanted to have a talk with him, Kenyon recalled. It was just several months after the death of Albert Emerson, the bank’s long-time president, Kenyon continued.

“Phil Sullivan wanted to see me in a booth at the back of the lobby, and I thought I was overdrawn,” he said. “Instead, he asked, ‘Do you want a job here?’ When I said ‘Yes,’ Phil said, ‘Can you start tomorrow?’”

Kenyon said the job offer in 1963 was an unexpected surprise.

“It was the last place I thought I could ever get a job, because all their employees had been working there forever,” he said.

Kenyon started working at the Emerson National Bank a week later, and never looked back. He worked continuously through layoffs, bank buyouts and mergers. During his tenure, signs in front of the old brick Emerson Bank building changed to State Bank of Albany, Norstar Bank, Fleet Bank, then Glens Falls National Bank in 1997.

Robbery, bygone days of banking recalled

Following more than 30 years in Warrensburg, Kenyon was transferred to the Lake Luzerne branch, where he worked for seven and a half years before transferring to the bank’s main of-

www.adirondackjournal.com fice on Glen St. in Glens Falls.

On his break from work, Kenyon recalled how much has changed in his job as teller, which for many years was conducted without the use of computers.

Cash tickets, an adding machine, a typewriter and bookwork of the olden days are all now replaced by a computer keyboard and a display, he said.

“A lot of our new employees have never even seen a typewriter — ‘What is this thing’ they say,” he quipped.

Years ago, he handled food stamps, sold savings bonds, and accepted thousands of deposits — the latter virtually obsolete now with direct deposits of paychecks and computerized banking, he said.

Kenyon was born in Stony Creek in a farmhouse, and he attended Warrensburg High School, graduating in 1960 as Salutatorian.

Besides his work for the local weekly newspaper, Kenyon once had a summer job at the Northwoods Inn in Thurman, and he performed maintenance work for Scotty’s Motel in Lake George for about 15 years, through 2009. He now lives in Stony Creek about one-eighth of a mile from where he was born, with his wife Mary. For decades, Kenyon has served as a Trustee of Warrensburg’s Richards Library, and he was its president for 24 years.

While his 50 years as teller have been primarily predictable routine, Kenyon said he’s enjoyed every day, every customer — except one. The exception occurred when an Amsterdam man — dressed in a blue jacket robbed the Luzerne branch, at about the time of day Kenyon was headed out the back door for lunch.

Soon thereafter, seated at Stewart’s eating a sandwich, police darted in the door, asking if anybody had seen a man wearing a blue coat.

“A lady pointed at me — and I said — ‘No, it’s not me,’ to the policeman. I then had some explaining to do,” Kenyon recalled.

Citing his many customers’ friendly demeanor, Kenyon recalled that when the robber was trying to make his escape from the bank, he slipped on the rug, and customers — unaware that the man had just grabbed money from a teller — helped the criminal get back up on his feet.

Retirement is not on Kenyon’s mind

Kenyon said he enjoys the concept of his half-century of service.

“People see me on the street, and they ask, ‘How are you enjoying your retirement?’ I answer, ‘What retirement?’ Some people check of the days until they leave a job, but not me.”

Adirondack Journal - 11 Kenyon, who’s seems far younger than his 71 years, chalked up his longevity to attitude and one multi-vitamin a day.

“Age is irrelevant, it’s a frame of mind,’ he said, noting that he’s not yet anticipating retirement, despite his age.

Bank celebrates Kenyon’s tenure

In observance of his 50-year milestone, the bank had a limousine pick up Kenyon at home and bring him to work on Dec. 20, the very day of his 50th anniversary at the bank. When he arrived, bank employees and executives applauded and congratulated him. Kenyon was relieved of his teller duties for that morning, and he remained in the lobby to celebrate with customers and employees — a fete complete with cake and balloons.

Later, Kenyon was taken out to lunch by the bank’s president, Tom Murphy — and was given the rest of the day off.

Kenyon concluded that when his retirement does eventually arrive, it will likely be difficult for him to adjust — he’d miss his fellow employees and customers.

“People here at Glens Falls National are very supportive — it’s like one big happy family here,” he said.

Kathy Dier, the bank’s vice president of branch services — who was born one year before Kenyon began his work as a teller, said Kenyon’s 50-year tenure was “unheard of” in the industry.

“Rod is an extremely dedicated employee, a true gentleman,” she said. “He always goes above and beyond to take care of our customers.”

Bolton Free Library to hold annual election of officers BOLTON — The Bolton Free Library’s Annual Election of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014 from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m.. There are three positions available, two of which are five year terms. Any Bolton resident that is eligible to vote in town or school elections is eligible to serve on our Board of Trustees. Anyone interested in serving on the Board of Trustees must contact Megan Baker at the Library or Emma Calautti at 644-3128 at least five days prior to the election. The results of the election will be announced at the Board’s Annual Meeting, also on January 8th at 6:30 PM. The Board of Trustees meets once a month on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 PM.

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Long Lake bundles up for pair of winter festivals Town readies itself for series of family-friendly outdoor events

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com LONG LAKE — As the region settles into a period of extended hibernation, the town of Long Lake is gearing up for a flurry of activity with a pair of winter festivals: a two-day Ice Fest starting on Friday, Jan. 10, and a daylong Winter Carnival on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Spearheaded by the Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department, the events demonstrate the town’s ongoing effort to brand itself as an affordable winter getaway and a locus for regional tourism.

ICE FEST Nothing says winter fortitude like using sharp blades to shape blocks of ice, and the town has invited sculptor Stanley Kolonko to inspire festivalgoers with his brand of winter wizardry.

Kolonko, owner of Central New York’s famed Ice Farm studio, is renowned worldwide for his intricately carved ice sculptures.

He and collaborator Chris Uyehara took top honors at the Harbin Ice Festival in China in 2010, the world’s most prestigious ice sculpting competition, and both are respected regulars on the ice carving circuit, a close knit community that trots the globe turning subzero ice blocks into high art.

Friday, Jan. 10, will see the Camden native coming up to Long Lake before venturing off to Ottawa for the 23rd Crystal Garden International Ice Carving Exhibition.

Kolonko, a former North Country resident and winter enthusiast, enjoys his regular visits to the town. Chatting with residents after his exhibitions are finished, he says, is the best part.

“We’re going to be carving everything from logos, bears, fish to shamrocks,” said Kolonko, referring to the scheduled installation for Shamrock Motel & Cottages in Long Lake. “It’s going to be a safe and fun, family environment.”

Kolonko “grows” ice in his workshop, utilizing reverse osmosis filtration, Clinebell ice machines and “a good amount of patience.” Each machine can produce two blocks of ice every four days.

“I never thought this would become a career and I’m glad that I’m able to do exactly what I’m passionate about for my living.”

Look for events throughout the town — including the Raquette Lake Library, the Long Lake Town Offices and other locations — as Kolonko criss-crosses the area to chisel out his installations.

Each project will be different, Kolonko said, noting that he enjoys the abstract — free motion and carvings with clean lines.

“Hopefully the weather will be good for us and the sculptures

Two participants brace themselves for a downhill journey at the 2013 Long Lake Winter Festival.

Photo provided.

will last through the winter.”

Visit mylonglake.com for up-to-date carving locations.

WINTER CARNIVAL Following the Ice Fest, Long Lake is slated to team up with the Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club to host a winter carnival at the Mt. Sabattis Geiger Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18.

This year will feature a snowmobile parade followed by the crowning of the King and Queen and a townwide photo.

The day’s events, most of which are geared towards kids, will include a cardboard box derby race (with trophies and esteem for the winners), a basketball freethrow competition, a moneyballoon hunt, snowball golf and the infamous “Ladies Frying Pan Toss Competition,” an ancient and revered town tradition.

People have called the event, “very competitive and extremely

fun, people take it very seriously.”

Training well in advance, the female townsfolk assemble every year and attempt to launch an “incredibly heavy,” ancient castiron frying pan — age unknown — as far as they can.

According to those in the know, the key is to have it land flat so it glides, because, “you don’t want to have it land at an angle and dig into the snow.”

Last year’s winner was Kristie Lance with a distance of 59 feet, 4 inches.

A fireworks display will close out the night.

Attendees are encouraged to make use of the Long Lake Little Bus, a special event vessel that can be summoned to ferry folks to and from the Mt. Sabattis Geiger Arena by calling 323-5000 starting at noon.

Visit mylonglake.com for the complete schedule of events.

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MOTORIZED TRAVEL Chair new batteries, excellent condition. 518222-1338. $1,200 PELLET STOVE Winslow Free Standing Pellet Stove, glass door, thermostat controlled, $1500. 518 -623-2246 12pm-6pm SNOWBLOWER - Troybilt 30" heavy duty 2 stage snowblower, 10hp, electric start & light. Great shape, runs excellent. Owners manual & original invoice, new $1525, sell $625. Call 518-2229802 SUN TEC Skylite new 2'x 4' to fit 24" rafter space. New costs $408 + tax, sell $250 OBO. 518-668-3367.

WELL PUMP Gould, 1 HP, 4 months old, $500.00. 518-5760012

FURNITURE BUNK BEDS black metal w/2 bunk bed mattresses $270. Bunk bed only $170 OBO. 518-668-3367

CONSEW INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE, $600. 518-648-6482.

DEWALT ROTARY Laser DW077 $1,200 new, asking $700. 518-585 -2779.

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GENERAC AUTOMATIC SERVICE RATED TRANSFER SWITCHES ALL ARE NEW & INCLUDE UTILITY BREAKER, LOAD SHED MODULE & INSTALLATION MANUAl: 100AMP, RTSD100A3, $450 150AMP, RTSY150A3, $550 200AMP, RTSY200A3, $650 518-494-2222 Warrensburg

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IRON RITE Mangle Ironing Machine, almost new with direction booklet, $250. 518-668-4399

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KURBY CENTRIA Vacuum Cleaner with shampoo kit. 518-623-5444. $600 MOTORIZED TRAVEL Chair new batteries, excellent condition. 518222-1338. $1,200

TABLE - New Homemade Cherry Table, $370 OBO. Call Ellen at 518 -359-7401

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TICONDEROGA - 1 bdrm, $600/ mo. + electric, includes heat. 1st month free with paid security deposit. 518-615-7551.

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BY THE RIVER APARTMENTS, 2 bdrm, ground floor. Rent includes heat, garbage removal & covered parking. Available 12/1.

References required, 1 year lease, no pets. $650/mo. Call 518 -338-7213.

LOVELY SINGLE family home, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829.

MOBILE HOME - Lake George 2003 Custom Built Park Model, 14' x 38' with glass enclosed porch.

Excellent condition.

Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149.

Asking $65,000. 518-964-1377.

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MUSIC TAMA DRUM KIT, 5 piece, crash and ride cymbals, hi-hat, stool, all hardware. Excellent shape. $500 firm. Cash or local check with a 2 week hold only. In person transaction only...no shipping. 518-534-4094.

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BUYING EVERYTHING! FURS, Coins, Gold, Antiques, Watches, Silver, Art, Diamonds."The Jewelers Jeweler Jack" 1-917-696-2024

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January 4, 2014 WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, before 1980, Running or not. $Top CASH$ PAID! 1-315-5698094 WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 WANTS TO purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests.

Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY 100K, no interest fianancing.

518-696-2829 FARMFARM666@YAHOO.COM TOWN OF Lake George 1/2 acre building lot. Access to Village water. Ideal for build-out basement. $47,000. Will hold mortgage for qualified buyer, 20% down. 518668-0179 or 518-321-3347.

BRANT LAKE 9.1 acre building lot for sale by owner. Harris Road. $63,000. (518) 494-3174.

TURNKEY FAMILY CAMP FOR SALE. Beautifully Finished Cabin on 5 Acres, Woodsand Nice Lawn, Quiet Country Road, Stocked Fishing Pond & Guest Cabin. On Snowmobile Trail. Only $69,995.

Call 1-800-229-7843 or visit www.LandandCamps.com

1 ACRE OF Land at Wood Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-4932478 for more information.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

CROWN POINT - 600 + feet on Putts Creek, 2.78 acres, 20' x 32' livable building. Fix up or tear down and rebuild. $30,000 FIRM quick sale. 518-354-7167.

PORT HENRY Duplex apartment building, completely renovated, excellent rental history, some owner finanancing available. $69,000. 518-546-8247.

LAND

MOBILE HOME

CROWN POINT LAND - 53 Peasley Road. Property offers 3.5 acres on Putnam Creek with 600 feet of road frontage, a 50' x 30' 2 story frame barn with electricity and oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot and minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga. $65,000.

Purdy Realty LLC - 384-1117.

Call Frank Villanova - 878-4275 cell

FOR SALE PARK MODEL - 1986 LEDGEVIEW Camp - Hwy 149 5 Pine Breeze Trail - $49,500 Come see, it's really neat!!

New In 2012: roof, siding, bedroom, deck and shed!

518-636-3429 or 352-428-8767

SINGLE-FAMILY HOME CROWN POINT - Cute, cozy, 3 bdrm/2 bath, A frame, porch, 1/2 acre, $83k. 518-351-5063, 860673-6119, 917-679-4449.

LOVELY SINGLE FAMILY HOME, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829.

MODULAR HOME 3 bdrm, 2 baths, on 1 acre of property, 2 car garage, 2 decks, $87,500. Port Henry, NY 518-962-4685 PARADOX HOME For Sale By Owner, Schroon Lake School District, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fully renovated, 2 garages, shed, large fire place, $149,900. No owner terms. See forsalebyowner.com Listing ID# 23972428.

VACATION PROPERTY

SCHROON LAKE - Leased Land with Camp in Excellent Condition, 50' lakefront, 48' wooden dock, asking $50,000. Call for details 518-495-7683.

SCHROON LAKE - Leased Land with Camp in Excellent Condition, 50' lakefront, 48' wooden dock, asking $50,000. Call for details 518-495-7683.

SCHROON LAKE WATERFRONT CAMP on leased Land. Screened porch, 32' aluminum dock + more. $37,900. 518-569-6907.

SINGLE FAMILY Home, Lovely single family home, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829.

ACCESSORIES (2) TRAILERS (OPEN) - both excellent condition; 2010 Triton 20' Aluminum - max wgt. 7500 lbs.

Asking $4900 and 1989 Bison 31' overal Gooseneck, Asking $2900.

518-546-3568.

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CENTURY 6’ Fiberglass Truck Cap has 3 sliding windows w/screens.

Also bedliner. Fits Toyotas. Excellent condition. $1100 value, asking $500. 518-546-7913.

2008 CHEVROLET Impala, color mocha metallic, 58k miles, great gas mileage, like new inside & outside. $10,800. 518-668-2884

1999 FORD F250 w/Fisher Minute Mount Plow, 95k original miles.

Asking $5500 OBO. Blue Mt Lake.

Contact Lenny 518-352-7006 or bluemtrest200@gmail.com

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2008 PONTIAC G5 60,000 miles, PS, PB, PL, Cruise. New tires, brakes. 518-585-2131. $8,475

MOTORCYCLES WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1 -500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3 -400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

AUTO WANTED CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week.

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Any Condition. Call 1-800-8645796 or www.carbuyguy.com TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951

14’ ADIRONDACK Guide Boat complete w/trailer, oars, cover & cherry caned seats. Never been used. $5500 firm. 518-642-9576.

1980 18 1/2 FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2400 OBO. 518-963-8220 or 518 -569-0118 20’ SEA Ray Bowrider, blue, 1979, V8 M/C, 5.7L Mercruiser, galvanized trailer, mooring cover. $2,798. Sue 973-715-1201.

2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711

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BUCKET TRUCK FOR SALE 1987 International 1900 Single Axle, with Steel Out-Riggers on the rear near back wheels. Truck has DT466 Diesel engine with 132,000 miles, in very good condition. A one man bucket, will reach 50' high. Bucket also equipted with winch and picking point from both booms. Truck licensed, and ready to drive or work. Asking $7,500 or Trade.

518-643-8434 or Thew802@verizon.net

2008 KEYSTONE Cougar XLite Travel Trailer, 26', 1 slide, sleeps 6 -8, bunks, polar package, TV, many extras, one owner, mint condition. $15,000. 518-494-7796.

SNOWMOBILES 2005 YAMAHA Venture 600 Snowmobile, 717 miles. $4,500.

518-623-4152

SUVS 2003 FORD Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer, tan, 127,000 miles, loaded, power everything, A/C, remote start, new battery, alt, belts. $4500. 518-668-2970.

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1968 LAUNCH Dyer 20’ Glamour Girl, Atomic 4 inboard engine, 30HP, very good condition. Safe, reliable, spacious, ideal camp boat. Reasonable offers considered. Located in Essex, NY. 802503-5452

CLEAN HOUSE

1979 SOUTHWIND Motor Home 27', sleeps 6, self contained generator, air condition, micro oven, everything works. Firm $3500.

518-494-3215.

BOATS ’88 BAYLINER 22’, V8, open bow, great shape, cover included, many extras. $4,000 firm. 518-942-7725

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2004 FORD F250 Super Duty, Super Cab, V8, 6.0 diesel, 4x4, 8'box, Jericho cap, many accessories, 7' plow, 156,000 miles, in good mechanical condition. $10,500. 518232-3815.

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