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QUEENSBURY — Union worker Jerry Girard stood behind a banner among a dozen of his peers welcoming U.S. Sen Schumer (DNY) Monday Feb. 20 to a plot of land in Tech Meadows business park — where his pipefitters’ union will soon be constructing a training center. The facility is envisioned to instruct job-seekers and workers from all over northern New York in high-technology skills. As Schumer read from a prepared statement about how he’d lobby for $750,000 to $1 million in federal job training funds for the training center, he paused to gather his thoughts. Jerry Girard, of Warrensburg and Glens Falls, tilted his hard-hat and finished the senator ’s sentence. “Local jobs for local people,” Girard said. Schumer smiled, and seconded the thought. “We want Glens Falls at the center of the action, with
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Winter Carnival wraps up this weelend By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com LAKE GEORGE — The 2012 edition of the Lake George Winter Carnival will be concluding its month-long run
this weekend with a host of family-oriented activities — despite a lack of snow or lake ice, Carnival organizers said Monday. Headlining the two-day winter festival will be the Children’s Olympics at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, followed
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Local footraces join forces Two early-summer fundraising footraces in Warrensburg have been combined into one that is dedicated this year to the late Brent Bertrand, the beloved local high school technology teacher, mentor and coach. The Warrensburg community-based Playground Fund and the regional High Peaks Hospice agency have joined forces to present the Burgher Dash/Run for your Life 5K footrace, to be held Saturday June 2. High Peaks development director Sunday Conine, a Warrensburg High School graduate, said she felt the race dedication was an appropriate way to honor Bertrand’s memory and celebrate his attributes that inspired so many students. Bertrand, who died unexpectedly in January, was once Conine’s shop teacher. “‘Mr. B’, as he was affectionately known, had a singular knack of making each student feel special and valued,” she said, noting that the collaboration was with the intention to expand the hospice agency’s reach and increase participation.
Remington reminder Don’t delay on buying entry tickets to the annual Scott Remington Family & Friends’ Spinal Cord Research Benefit. Although it is a monty away, tickets annually sell out. The event is set for March 24, at Jimbos Club. To obtain tickets, call 494-7740. For details on the event, see: www.scottrem.com
Pork dinner rescheduled Note that due to an unanticipated date conflict, the Pottersville United Methodist Church’s annual Roast Pork Dinner will be held on April 28 rather than April 8, as it was originally scheduled.
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QUEENSBURY — With a grant deadline looming and taxpayer money at risk, Warren County's leaders decided Feb. 17 to purchase a $119,000 prefabricated building as the initial facility of a bicounty firefighters' training center. The Warren County Board of Supervisors cast their vote of approval after assessing the risks of spending $200,000 or more on the building which might not be reimbursed if the building were not erected and ready for use by March 31, when a deadline for a state grant is effective. The grant covers about 90 percent of the costs. Five county supervisors – Fred Monroe of Chester, William Kenny and Bud Taylor from Glens Falls and Matt Sokol and William Mason of Queensbury voted against going ahead with constructing the building. Monroe argued that the project, despite its merits, posed a risk for taxpayer money if the building wasn't in place in less than six weeks, and that other similar grant money might be available in the future. But the other 15 supervisors voted for constructing the building after hearing the pleas of
county Emergency Services Director Brian LaFlure. “I implore you to move ahead with this, it's a great project,” he said, noting that firefighters from all over, including those employed by area paper mills, would likely be using it. This “mask confidence” instructional building would be used to train firefighters from the two counties, familiarizing them with firefighting strategies and equipment. The Washington County Board of Supervisors, partners in the project, also approved the building purchase Feb. 17. The facility is to be constructed off Queensbury Ave. in Queensbury. For years, area firefighters have had to travel for hours to attend training sessions. The building is the first facility of a fire training campus, which has been envisioned for nearly a decade. In the mid-2000s, a $4.7 million structure had been proposed, originally at Adirondack Community College. The conceptual center was moved to a 32acre site near the Warren County airport after concerns were raised. The project has been envisioned as a method of boosting membership in local fire departments as well as keeping firefighters' training up-to-date.
LaFlure noted that the county has a $146,000 set aside in a capital fund for the project, but $200,000 in engineering services will need to be spent on the center, a figure that prompted questions from Queensbury Supervisor-at-large David Strainer. But two upcounty supervisors expressed solid support. “We owe it to our emergency volunteers, and it's time to move ahead on this,” Horicon Town Supervisor Ralph Bentley said. “It's a bit of a gamble, but the facility is much needed and it will be a well-used facility,” Thurman Town Supervisor Evelyn Wood said, moments before the affirmative vote occurred.
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thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG — Development of light commercial enterprises and home-based offices are to be encouraged in the Kings Addition neighborhood, according to suggested zoning changes presented Feb. 3 to the Town Board. The proposals are an outgrowth of the recently completed town Comprehensive Plan which outlines various strategies for economic and job growth, community revitalization and hamlet sustainability. Jaclyn Hakes, former principal planner for Saratoga Springs and now with Elan Planning, presented the zoning map to Warrensburg town board members. The zoning changes — which include reducing the number of districts from 11 districts to seven as well as including provisions intended for more land-use flexibility — are subject to public hearings set for 7 p.m. March 7 and March 14. The Comprehensive Plan, developed by local citizens over two years, calls for encouraging the development of apartments in second stories above downtown storefronts, fostering home-based businesses, establishing downtown architectural design guidelines, and boosting access to local recreational resources. During the meeting, the town board debated dissolving the lighting district, which provides street lights through most of the hamlet. The action would shift the cost of the street lighting, $85,000 or so annually, from just the district residents to all property owners in the town. Now, district residents pay 36 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation for the lights. If the district were dissolved, all residents would pay 24 or 25 cents per thousand for the lighting through the general town tax. Town board member Linda Marcella, who owns property several miles north of the
Jaclyn Hakes (rear), former principal planner for Saratoga Springs, presents proposed zoning changes Feb. 8 to the Warrensburg Town Board (foreground). The changes are expected to make the hamlet more conducive for small-business development as well as streamline the permitting process. Photo by Thom Randall
hamlet, said the proposal was flawed. “Should people who receive no benefit from the lighting have to pay for it?” she said. Board member John Alexander responded that the street lights are boost public safety for all town residents, as everyone travels through the hamlet, or conducts their business there — and the streetlights minimize nighttime traffic problems. “While some object to what they call ‘light pollution,’ others see it as a matter of providing walkability and commerce downtown,” he said. Town Supervisor Kevin Geraghty, while professing neutrality on the issue, said that the streetlights can be compared with the
landfill — not everyone uses it, but they all share the expense. “The lights are important to the community,” he said, adding that he had no strong opinions on the issue. Another public hearing on the issue is to be held in March. In other business, Geraghty announced that the town board will likely be raising the maximum income limit on senior exemptions on town taxes from $12,000 to $18,000 or higher. He noted that Warrensburg has one of the lowest income caps among all Warren County communities, and an increase was overdue. Geraghty observed that commercial customers of the town water system were having their meters installed and activated. This
is an initial effort in converting from a flat fee system towards having all water customers pay for actual gallons used. Board member Bryan Rounds said commercial meters were now being read to provide baseline data to establish equitable charges that would adequately cover the local water district’s costs. “It’s a work in progress,” he said. Geraghty noted that the car wash property on Richards Ave. downtown, which was excavated years ago to remove petroleum pollution, would likely be cleared later this year by the state for redevelopment. Geraghty noted that a public information session on the car wash environmental cleanup is set for 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday Feb. 21 at the state Department of Environmental Conservation headquarters in Warrensburg on Hudson St. Extension. Geraghty remarked that DEC’s pending sign-off on the project was welcome but overdue. With the car wash soon to be available for redevelopment, he said, one designated brownfield would be left in town — the former Warrensburg Board & Paper Mill on state Rte. 418. Located on the banks of Queen Village Pond, the plot will someday host a town park, Geraghty said. Concluding the board meeting, Jane LeCount suggested that senior housing be developed on hillside property behind Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Resident Ruth Fruda, however, noted that while such a development might be scenic, it would be handier for seniors to walk to downtown businesses if such apartments were built in the hamlet, rather than on a hillside. At this point, Steve Parisi stood up and noted that LeCount, who is in her eighties and now officially retiring from real estate sales — had been the co-founder of the World’s Largest Garage Sale, which started as a small fest and now commands nationwide fame. The audience responded with a round of applause for LeCount.
AT&T fires up new cell phone tower in region, offers more coverage THURMAN — AT&T recently announced the activation of a new mobile broadband cell site in Warren County. New areas of coverage for residents and businesses in Adirondack Park include Daggett Pond, Pack Forest Lake and along Route 28 between Warrensburg and Wevertown. “Every activation means better economic opportunity and improved life saving communication here in the Adirondacks,” said Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury). “AT&T understands the uniqueness of our region and has worked very closely with us, local elected officials and the Adirondack Park Agency to expand coverage. I’m thankful for their continuing effort and each new success.” With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf
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at Tech Meadows — is expected to include a “clean room” environment intended to arm workers with specialized skills necessary for jobs in the semiconductor, solar power and medical device industries, Glens Falls Economic Development Director Ed Bartholomew said. “This center will train new workers and retrain those already employed, giving them the opportunity for good jobs,” he said. Plans for the 40-acre park call for it to host eight buildings totaling well over 400,000 square feet. Situated in Queensbury but owned by Glens Falls, the park is located off the intersection of Luzerne and Veterans roads, just northeast of Northway Exit 18. In welcoming Schumer to Tech Meadows, Glens Falls Mayor Jack Diamond noted that the two building sites nearest Luzerne Road are “shovel ready” — complete with water and sewer lines paid with a $765,336 grant Schumer helped obtain in 2010. Those sewer and water lines are expected to be extended to the other six lots this year, Diamond said, adding that he expects the training center ’s presence to prompt other enterprises to locate in Tech Meadows. “This center will spark a snowball effect and fill up the park,” he predicted. Schumer noted that greater Glens Falls and the Capital Region were gaining jobs faster than most all areas of the state. “I wish everywhere in New York State was doing as well as Glens Falls,” he said.
More flood aid forthcoming? On another topic, Schumer said he was aware of the 2011 flood devastation in Essex, Schoharie, Greene and northern Warren counties, and he would be lobbying for money to be released as soon as possible for area communities to restore infrastructure. He noted he’d fought for the recent commitment of $200 million in a “second wave” of funds to recover from flood damages and rebuild. Schumer aide Steve Mann said this new funding was primarily targeted to spur economic development in flood-ravaged areas.
board, which was recently disbanded. • Authorized the sale of two parcels of land known as the old Glens Falls-Lake George Road to adjoining property owner Daniel Ellsworth at the price of $2,100. • Approved the use of the county airport this year for two hot-air balloon fests – the Adirondack Balloon Festival in September and the Sunkiss Balloon Festival in July. • Passed a resolution seeking a Home Rule request from the state legislature to enable formation of a railway authority for the county in conjunction with the town of Corinth. The county's legal advisors say a railway authority would streamline the cumbersome decision-making process involved in overseeing the revitalized rail operations through the county, while limiting taxpayers' liability exposure. • Voted to move the Warrensburg senior mealsite from the First United Methodist Church parish hall to the Countryside Adult Home as soon as the state Dept. of Health approves Countryside as a new site. • Approved spending $15,000 on infrastructure
needs of the Big Apple Circus for their two-week series of shows at Charles Wood Park in Lake George, where the renowned circus' “big-top” tent will be erected. • Authorized the changeover of the westbound lane of West Brook Road to be converted into a parking lot and to change the configuration of entrances and exits. • Decided to allow United Health Care and Fidelis Care to review and assist with Medicaid Managed Care applications at the county Municipal Center, with a goal of reducing the Medicaid costs that the county taxpayers shoulder. • Expanded the authority of the county Tourism Director to execute agreements and spend money with various contractors and vendors – increasing the expenditure limit without county board approval up to $2,000. • Voted to establish an “Alive at 25” driver safety program for county residents ages 16 to 25. • Appointed Robert Wubbenhorst of Bolton, Robert Fedor of Chestertown and Calista Murray of Warrensburg to the WarrenHamilton Counties' Office for the Aging Advisory Council.
‘Vacation week’ activities at Up Yonda Farm BOLTON — Up Yonda environmental education center has planned activities for school-aged children as their school vacation week ends. One of the activities featured is winter hiking or snowshoeing on the scenic Up Yonda property. To be held at 1 p.m. Friday Feb. 24, all are welcome to experience snowshoeing on one of the guided hikes. The charge is $7 per person — or $4 for Bolton residents — which includes rental of snowshoes. If there’s no snow, the hike will be in trail-worthy shoes. For those who seek to explore on their
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Over the fence This crazy weather in the southern Adirondacks — ranging from near zero to temperatures in the 40s — hasn't been seen here for at least a generation. Some local folks were astonished to note that on Feb. 10, they had several little crocus flowers sprouting already. According to some climate experts, global warming has been causing the jetstream to shift from year to year, often bringing temperate weather up north. Those Thurman residents who are unable to take their garbage and recyclables to the town transfer station, call Irv West – he said he's likely to do it for a contribution of any amount. Money contributed beyond the cost of fuel will be used to fund the work he does with troubled youth. Residents can call West from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. any day at 623-3987 to arrange a pick-up time. If you get his voice mail, leave a message and he'll call back. In addition, several other local men have offered to pick up trash for their neighbors. Also, despite the great distances between settlements in town, Ace Carting has offered to pick up trash for households in the towns of Thurman and Johnsburg. They are now picking up trash weekly for about 100 families, despite regardless of the high cost of their fuel required for their garbage truck. Ace Carting furnishes each household with one can for garbage and another for all recyclables. All for a monthly payment that is competitive with curbside pickup in metropolitan areas.
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placing the spectator events. Children’s games, crafts and zumba will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days inside King Neptune’s Restaurant. Back again this week by popular demand is the ATV poker run, which had 65 participants this past week, and games for youth and adults, whether it’s a hula hoop contest or a horseshoe competition. Monster truck rides, a big hit this year, will be offered at the Charles Wood Park, where tethered balloon rides will also be offered. Also popular has been the Tubby Tube slide in Shepard Park. The Carnival’s annual Chicken-Wing Cookoff will take place at noon Saturday near the Shepard's Park pier, and Rich Moran's Professional Scuba Center personnel will be conducting ice diving demonstrations
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both days. Also planned for the Carnival this weekend is a chicken wing cookoff, the last in four cooking competitions that have prompted a record participation. A bonfire on Shepard Park beach, to be held at Saturday at 4 p.m., has been a crowd favorite each Saturday in February. It features marshmallow roasting and participants creating their own s’mores with the savory ingredients provided. This heartwarming family activity, with Richie Ortiz leading campfire songs, is followed by fireworks. Both Saturday and Sunday, activities include a children's mini-zoo — on Saturday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. with alpacas, and on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. featuring mini-donkeys. To top off the conclusion of the Winter Carnival, a raffle drawing will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday for a new snowmobile. Raffle
The ladies' Bible study group of Thurman Baptist Church welcomes everyone to stop by their meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 28 at the church on South Johnsburg Road. For directions or details, call 623-2007. The Thurman quilting club has expanded its series of sessions to every Monday evening, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday Feb. 27 and all are welcome to attend — particularly all crafters, whether it's knitting, crocheting or whatever. Drop in and enjoy the socializing – even those who just need an evening out. Monday The Glens Falls YMCA will be opening their doors from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday March 2 for all children ages 5 through 11 for a free night of crafts, games, open gym and swimming.
News from town hall A job position as town hall cleaner is open, and a two positions on the Board of Assessment Review, with five-year tenures, are also open. To apply for these positions, send a letter of interest to P.O. Box 129, Athol, 12810. Include phone number and other vital details. The deadline for applications is March 9. Has it been a rough few months financially for your family? Thurman has a food pantry at the town hall to help out and there is a Gleaning free food distribution is at the beginning of each month. Don’t feel bad about asking for help, as you can always give back when your family's finances improve. For details, call 623-9649.
On a personal note Celebrating birthdays this week are Tammy Winslow and Matt Lanfear on Feb. 25; George Burkhardt on Feb. 27; Cindy Metzger, Marilyn Baker and Hilda Haskell on Feb. 28 – and on Feb. 29 during leap year, Jerry Lucia and Gail Lee. On March 1, celebrating are Ricky Bartlett, Jackie Dingman, Mattie Castro, Melissa Vanselous and Tammy Moon, and on tickets are available at the Winter Carnival headquarters in Shepard's Park, and entrants do not have to be present to win. Event spokeswoman Nancy Nichols said Monday that she expected this weekend’s Carnival finale for 2012 to host large crowds despite the lack of ice. She said that the Carnival organizers had demonstrated forethought several years ago, when there was no ice, to plan a wide range of family-oriented events on shore. “We got double-whammied this year with the lack of ice and lack of snow,” she said. “But we’ve become very inventive with our activities.” The weekly cook-offs was one of the new events. This past week, it was so popular that a waiting line extended far into Shepard Park, Nichols said.
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Lacarte and Cobb welcome baby Shelby LaCarte and Patrick B. Cobb of Warrensburg are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Imogen Evelyn, born Feb. 10, 2012 at Glens Falls Hospital. The little miss weighed 7 pounds 4.8 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Julie LaCarte, and Bonnie and Bernard Monroe, all of Warrensburg. Great-grandparents are Mary Baldwin of Warrensburg, Patricia and Hugh Cobb of Virginia and Evie Russell of Thurman.
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Every household in the community will be asked to donate a food dish for the annual Jack Wax Party on March 10, and the culinary creation can serve as a household's contribution. All proceeds will go to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society for the care of patients in the local cancer centers. The buffet meal starts at 4 p.m. with a wide variety of delicious foods to fill plates -- and then it’s the finest local maple syrup ladled over fresh snow for dessert. The feast and good socializing will be accompanied by continuous music by Hoddy Ovitt and his band. Area residents, drop the donated food entrees and side dishes off at the town hall anytime after 8 a.m. March 10. Anyone who'd like to help in the kitchen, give Becky a call at 623-4024. The price for adults is $10 and for children 6-11 years old, $5. Children age 5 and under are admitted free.
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March 2, Corey Chadwell and Nereida Howe; then on March 3, David Robinson Sr. Happy Anniversary wishes go out to Hilda and Don Haskell, celebrating 28 years on March 3. Get well wishes are sent out from all of us out to Barb Baker, Jeff Grants, Cheryl Kenyon, Jim DeSourdy, “Weezie” Allen, Skylar Ladson, and Cliff Dureau. We’re glad to hear that Dicky Germain is back home after a hospital stay with pneumonia.
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o one would argue that efforts should be taken to keep Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) out of the Queen of American Lakes. No one would argue that the introduction of these species is detrimental to the ecosystem, to water quality, to intakes and pipes, or that it costs millions to eradicate them once introduced. No one would argue that the lake steward program, overseen by the Lake George Association, has been a success, or that legislation making it illegal to introduce invasive species into Lake George was ill-conceived. All of that makes perfect sense. What doesn’t make sense is the agenda of a minority of the Lake George Park Commission whose goal seems to be gating every boat launch and placing uniformed invasive species police in place to inspect every vessel. What doesn’t make sense is to punish the boaters who cannot afford a pricey dock slip yet still want to enjoy this breathtaking lake as often as those who can. What doesn’t make sense is to drive away the area’s life-blood in the form of tourists, fishermen and day-trippers with expensive boat washing fees and long lines when they can easily travel to other communities to spend their money without the headaches. Yet that is what we see materializing should the boat washing plan forge ahead as proposed by the Committee on Invasive Species Spread Prevention — a three-man subset of the Lake George Park Commission. The group has been lobbying hard with local officials and environmental groups for a full scale, lake-wide boat inspection and washing program that would place sentries at boat launches, and send boats suspected of contamination to a central washing facility, where they would be hosed down with 140-degree water. At an average of $30 a pop. In theory, the idea of asking transient boaters to wash their boats before launching in Lake George is a good one. It has been the objective of the LGA’s lake steward program since its inception. But the plan currently on the table seems to evoke more questions than provide answers. For example — when would the launches be open to the public? Fishermen like to get an early start, others like to watch the Thursday night fireworks downtown. Would launches be open at these times? And how about the mandatory two-week drying period required after a boat is pulled from the water. If you’re lucky, we get about a
three-month boating season in these parts. If you have to wait two weeks between launches, that would allow about six times out without a $30 washdown. It is expensive enough for those who live off the lake to access it — asking them to fork over $30 several times a year is simply not practical. The lake was put here for everyone to enjoy. Let’s keep it that way. At the same time, this system would rely on the word of the person launching the boat. If faced with the decision of telling a little white lie to the 21-year-old sunburned sentry or sitting in an hour-long line to pay $30 for a boat scrubbing, how do you think many will answer? The plan might be less discriminatory and the lake might be better protected by just mandating that all boats be washed down. Then there’s the cost of operation. The state Department of Environmental Conservation — with its ever-shrinking budget —doesn’t seem to want to touch this one with a 10-foot pole. But the vast majority of launches dotting the lake are private. Should these businesses be required to pick up the cost of overseeing the program? Who will pay for the $250,000 wash stations? The state? You’d have a better chance of taking up a collection among waterfront owners. And, finally, will all the expense and extra hassle truly keep invasives from Lake George? Can anyone actually say with certainty if any of this will have a benefit at a reasonable cost? The answer, of course, is no. Invasives can be introduced from a bait bucket, from migrant waterfowl, on the bottoms of cartop boats and unemptied bilges. Does that mean the Park Commission should ignore the threat? Absolutely not. But much more research needs to be done before commissioners pull the trigger on a plan that seems to have been contrived in backroom secrecy with input from a select few. For a plan of this magnitude to be accepted, all the stakeholders need to be involved in the process and a referendum may be in order. Only then will the majority support it and get behind the effort of keeping invasives from our waters.
This editorial is the collaborative opinion of a board comprised of Thom Randall, Fred Herbst, Lou Varricchio, Keith Lobdell, Stephen Bartlett, Andy Flynn and John Gereau. Comments may be directed to denpubs@denpubs.com.
Living without a mobile device the age of 12, 70 percent here is a divide of those children use among people the computer tablet — and it’s becom77 percent for playing ing larger everyday — games; 57 percent for those who can’t live educational purposes; without a mobile device 43 percent to watch a and those who do not movie or TV show and own one. It’s estimated 41 percent to entertain that approximately 73 the child while at a percent of the world’s restaurant or event. The Dan Alexander population has access to Thoughts from real concern is, are we a mobile device — eiBehind the Pressline turning these devices ther a smart phone, cell into high-tech babysitphone or tablet. ters? While these devices are our modWill the next app be a “Good Parern day marvels one has to wonder if enting” app? Children need to learn humanity will be changed for the betvaluable interpersonal skills from ter as a result of these powerful little their parents, not from a computer. I gadgets or if they’ll eventually take can’t imagine a future were people over our lives and we become slaves lack the skills to deal with each other to a machine. A new phenomena is face to face, but we need to recognize spreading called nomophobiacs: No that we’re now embracing that future. Mobile Phone Phobia. In a recent surI saw an interesting piece on the vey about 66 percent of those quesevening news last week regarding a tioned suffer from this new phobia, retired dance instructor, who is workaffecting women at a greater rate ing with kids in an inner city school, than men. teaching them to dance “ballroom” Another survey found that 50 perstyle, face to face. The kids admit it cent of those responding feel anxious was very awkward at first, but when they do not have their phone they’ve grown to enjoy dealing with within reach. And it’s no wonder their peers in this manner. People are when we think about how many real, but the new games available on times in the day we reach for them. these devices appear very realistic On average it’s about 34 times a day and that will only improve as we but another survey reports a higher move forward. percentage at once every 10 minutes. Kids are sponges and they’ll get When asked which item people lost in the computer screen if they see would retrieve from a burning house parents constantly watching their it wasn’t the wallet, purse, passport smart devices when they should be or family pictures — it was the moeducating their offspring. If personal bile. While it may seem we are a little interaction and dealing with differing too compulsive when it comes to our opinions is not a learned skill when mobile device, for many among us, one is young we may find a generathe device now encompasses all astion or two who will be unable to pects of personal and business life. deal with people who they find more Far more important than a wallet or difficult to control than their mobile even pictures, all of which can now device. Now I must admit, I too am a be contained inside the powerful desmart phone user and while I find it a vice. useful tool, I can understand how it My concern isn’t the infatuation can be an addictive habit. At business with the useful tool, I’m more conmeetings or luncheons nearly everycerned about how they will be used one, as soon as they are seated, will as we move forward. In a recent pull out a mobile device and set it on Nielsen survey, in households ownSee ALEXANDER, page 7 ing a tablet and with children under
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•100 Years Ago – Feb.-March 1912• Construction worker killed Charles Flynn, 22, of Corinth, a workman in the employ of Warren Curtis Jr., in the construction of the new Corinth dam across the Hudson River, was killed the afternoon of March 6, 1912 by being pinned between a wheel of a wagon which he, with five others, was loading with sand and a five-ton piece of frozen sand and stones, which suddenly detached itself from the bank where they were working. Work was being rushed on the dam in an effort to complete it before the spring freshets set in. The body was horrible mangled by the impact and the injured man lived only 15 minutes.
Corinth dam brings power With the completion of the Corinth dam in the near future, flooding a large area of land from Corinth to Luzerne and far up the Sacandaga River, power will be furnished for a large pulp and paper mill. Also, thousands of dollars will be expended in building homes for the paper men who will be brought to that section. On the Luzerne side of the river a large and up-to-date electric plant will be erected to furnish light and power for the villages of Corinth and Luzerne. In other Corinth news, a petition bearing the signatures of 20 freeholders of the village asking for the extension of the corporation line of the village in an easterly direction was presented Feb. 28, 1912 to the board of village trustees.
Weather madness experienced One day recently a young man passed through Chestertown driving two dogs hitched to a sleigh. With all the cold and snow and seeing the fur-clad driver and the dog team, a person standing on the street could easily imagine himself to be in the
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Klondike. Washington’s birthday anniversary on Feb. 22, 1912 will be remembered because of the great variety of weather. The day began with a snowstorm which turned into rain, accompanied by thunder and lightening - a regular summer-type shower which again changed to snow and a heavy wind. The day ended with a small blizzard. On Feb. 26, 1912, 12 and a half inches fell on Bakers Mills. It was indeed a day to sit by the coal fire, dream about spring and peruse the blooming catalogue of seeds which is found in nearly every home these days which is prepared to cater to the needs of those ambitious men who think to raise the vegetables and gather greens that look just like the pictures that adorn the pages of the book. Tuesday, March 12, 1912 will be the 24th anniversary of the Great Blizzard of 1888, which is remembered by the older inhabitants as “some storm.” Nobody living ever knew of such a storm, either before or since.
Warrensburgh’s elite auto club A carload of Buick automobiles, shipped direct from the factory at Flint, Mich. to Miller Brothers of Glens Falls, arrived March 5, 1912 at the local freight station. Some of these have already been purchased by local enthusiasts and the remainder is on display downtown. In Warrensburgh, G.W. Dickinson has sold his four-passenger Buick tonneau to S.E. Johnson and has purchased a five-passenger touring car of the same make. Mrs. L.W. Emerson has purchased a five-passenger Overland touring car. Thomas J. Smith and Frank W. Smith have each disposed of their automobiles and will appear this season with a Cadillac touring car and a Cadillac torpedo car, respectively. J.K. Heffron will make his debut in automobile circles behind a 35 horsepower Buick roadster and John J. Smith has qualified for
full membership by the purchase of an Overland roadster. He asserts, however, that he will buy a “real car” as soon as he becomes accustomed to the mechanism of “the beast.”
Griffing genealogy published Henry Griffing, after years of research and arduous effort, has had the great pleasure of seeing published a complete genealogy of the Griffing family under the title, “Stephen Griffing, His Ancestory and Descendants.” The work was completed by Mrs. Edith Willoughby West of Glens Falls and was printed by Bullard Press of that city. The volume contains many photographs and was designed as a memorial to early Thurman settler, Stephen Griffing, Henry Griffing’s grandfather, with a detailed record of his ancestry and descendants listing 581 members of the family. The record begins with Jasper Griffing, born in Wales in 1648 who emigrated to America. He died in 1718 and left five children. Stephen Griffing and his wife, Elizabeth Uhl moved to Warren County in the spring of 1800 and established their home in Thurman. They had 11 children. (No: The Griffing genealogy book is considered one of the most important works available of early Warren County history and is valued by local historians as it contains many facts not recorded elsewhere. In 1988 in Boston, it was my good fortune to buy an even earlier Griffing history written by family member Clara Jeannette Stone. It is rumored that the Griffings were descended from Llewellyn “Griffith” Llewellyn, the last prince of Wales. Jasper and Hannah Griffing actually had 18 children, but records of only five of them -Jasper, John, Edward, Robert and Susanna Griffing – survive. Hannah, worn out from childbirth, died in 1699 when she was only 46 years old. Jasper died in 1718 when he was 70.
Grace Merrill Magee, who died here in 1979, was the granddaughter of Stephen Griffing II, lumberman, assemblyman and Warrensburgh hotel owner, whose former home became in recent years the Merrill Magee House, and later the Griffin House Restaurant, now closed.)
Senator Emerson buys cottage Senator James A. Emerson of Warrensburgh, will donate the most of his time this summer to his Leland Hotel property at Schroon Lake. He has bought the Taylor property adjoining the Leland House and will fit up a cottage there for the occupancy of himself and family. Schroon Lake has for many years been called “A Little Paradise,” and glimmered in the moonlight just down the hill from the Leland House. (Note: The Leland House burned in a spectacular fire Dec. 14, 1938. The Sagamore Hotel at Bolton Landing had burned only a few weeks earlier. It was the end of a golden era, a time when a terrible war was bearing down upon our nation.)
News roundabout Joseph A. Aiken has been granted a divorce from Bertha McElroy Aiken by Supreme Court Justice Charles C. VanKirk. The couple was married in Warrensburgh in 1907. They have no children. Mr. Aiken is still a resident of Warrensburgh but Mrs. Aiken has been employed in Glens Falls for several years. The Sherman House at Moriah, the property of John R. Carson, which was burned to the ground in August 1910, is to be rebuilt. Lumber for the new building is being drawn to the site. Charles Remington of Chestertown, drove to Warrensburgh and found that there was enough wind to fly a kite on Spruce Mountain. Charles Glassbrook was obliged to go to Warrensburgh with a cutter Feb. 27, 1912 in order to get the mail through the snow drifts. Readers are welcome to contact Adirondack Journal correspondent Jean Hadden at: jhadden1@nycap.rr.com or: 623-2210.
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With levy, library would remain independent To the Adirondack Journal: Readers of the Adirondack Journal may also have read an article in the Feb. 14 Post-Star reporting on the recent Warrensburg School Board meeting at which there was discussion of a voting booth at the school district election in May for Richards Library’s proposition for a levy to support its operating budget. The article contained errors unrelated to anything discussed at the school board meeting and revealed misunderstanding of the levy. The article says that if the levy passes, the library would “become a quasi-public entity with its taxpayer-generated revenue administered by the school district.” This is incorrect. Richards Library’s charter status as an association (private) library would not change. Its revenue absolutely would not be administered by the school district; the law doesn’t permit it. State law provides that the school district conduct the vote and collect the tax, turning the money directly over to the library to be administered by the trustees according to their own budget. The school has no role whatsoever in determining or administering the library’s budget. Many private association
Alexander from page 6 the table. What’s’ worse is you’ll go out in the evening for dinner with the wife and see couples not conversing with each other but both looking longingly into their device screen, thumbing away, perhaps even to each other. I’m all for advancing technology, but I’m just not certain we aren’t on the slippery slope with cute little devices. You might disagree, but ask yourself these questions and then tell me we aren’t at least starting to slip a little on that slope: •Have you spent more on accessories than on your mobile unit? •Do you have over 30 apps installed and use them all? •Do you have alarms telling you when to do everything in your life? •Do you read about your phone on your phone? •Have you cut back on necessities to afford your month mobile bill? •Have you forgot your mobile and felt withdrawal symptoms all day until you’re reunited? •Do you meet people who use the same mobile as you, and you can only talk about the device? •Have you felt that sinking feeling of panic when you touch your pocket/purse and it’s gone? •It accompanies you to the bathroom? Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com.
libraries all over the state receive funding by this method, including many in this area. The Post-Star article also says, “The library has seen its endowment plummet in recent years, as expansion efforts at the facility have gone well over budget.” This implies that the endowment plummeted because of the building project. No, the endowment plummeted because of the debacles in the stock market over the past dozen years. The endowment, established by the founders a century ago, is separate from the building fund, which comes from donations. The trustees are making great efforts to inform voters that the levy is not part of the school budget and has nothing to do with the school. It would be unfortunate if the Post-Star ’s errors set back those efforts. Barbara Whitford Library aide, Warrensburg
Schools should stop promoting witchcraft To the Adirondack Journal: This is a reply to Lauralee Allen’s response to my earlier letter to the editor. I wrote concerning the court-recognized religion of Witchcraft/Wicca which is being promoted unlawfully by the state in the U.S. public school system. Where’s the public outcry toward this religious promotion? The facts as to Harry Potter speak for themselves. I don’t want any state religion foisted upon unsuspecting and trusting children. If Witches and Wiccans, who don’t believe in Satan or that he even exists, want to place their faith in Mother Earth, rocks, trees, rivers, streams or anything else — that’s their decision and privilege. They have freedom of religion and thought. If the deity of Witchcraft/Wicca meets their needs, let them freely exercise that freedom, but not in government educational systems. Since the Ten Commandments have been considered by the courts to be harmful to those that may read and obey them, what has replaced that mode of proven and historically accepted morality? Where was the public outcry when all this was going down against Christianity? The last two sentences of my earlier letter asked questions that need answers: Where’s the helpful, moral direction that children need? Is it in occult and Satanic principles being taught to them by the media and school teachers through the occult books of Harry Potter? Perhaps the Rede or the Law of Three has been deemed a suitable replacement? The Harry Potter craze is merely a repackaging of Witchcraft/Wicca that exposes children to a religion, to the occult and demon powers that affect children spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and /or physically in a way that the Ten Commandments never would. Harry Potter promotes meditation, transfiguration of humans into other beings or animals, fortune telling, reincarnation, occult spells, curses, vampires, demonism, and can lead to Satanism. Over time children will adapt to the “dark world” of the occult and are not even aware of it’s dangers. Even most of the informed who are participating in the Wicca craft advise against involvement with spirit beings. A whole generation of kids are now on the internet trying to enroll in schools of Witchcraft and Wizardry such as Harry Potter ’s school. Harry Potter books teach children a whole new set of behavior patterns and values. When kids are corrected by parents, teachers, or others
in authority, they learn to cast spells or curses in order to get revenge. It doesn’t require a great intellect to evaluate such practices. Eugene Rudolph Warrensburg
First Amendment rights should be respected To the Adirondack Journal: Regarding Dr. Lynne Macco’s letter to the editor in which she took issue with Dan Alexander ’s “Viewpoint” article about our First Amendment rights. In her letter, she stated that she believes “it’s important for every American to have access to quality health care and the facts.” I couldn’t agree more. Dr. Macco puts forth her contention that the “emergency contraception” pill, or Plan B, is not an abortion pill. She quotes a statement by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists determining that E. C. pills “will not cause an abortion.” In fact, this is a matter of interpretation. These pills can work to “prevent pregnancy” in different ways: by delaying or stopping ovulation, by preventing fertilization, or, if fertilization has already taken place, preventing the fertilized embryo (a human being) from attaching to the uterus. In other words, if the pills work in the third way, they can act as an abortifacient. But if this is true, how can the ACOG say what they say? Simple: years ago they “determined” that pregnancy occurs, not at the moment of conception, but when the fertilized embryo implants in the uterus. Anything before implantation is not pregnancy. No pregnancy — no abortion; problem solved. The problem with these semantics: From a moral and scientific viewpoint human life begins at conception. Dr. Macco goes on to claim that the Affordable Care Act does not affect emergency contraception because Plan B is available “over the counter.” “It will remain available over the counter at the pharmacy regardless of this act,” she states. This gives the impression that, because the pill is available over the counter, it won’t be available through a prescription. In fact, it would make more sense to me that, if it were available for free through the insurance provider, that’s how it’s going to get purchased. This debate is about private and religious groups, as well as individual employers, being forced to provide these products as part of “preventative care.” It prompts the questions: What “disease” do these products prevent? How could a pill that’s classified by the World Health Organization as a Group 1 carcinogen be included as “preventative care?” We’re not debating about emergency blood transfusions or liver transplants here — we’re talking about avoiding pregnancy. Last I knew, contraceptives were available at the local Stewart’s just above the Rolaids. Finally, Dr. Macco’s taking Mr. Alexander to task for his alleged misuse of terms distracts from the point of his article. Regardless of anyone’s differing viewpoints on the use of these drugs, it is an obvious, flagrant violation of the First Amendment to force a religious group to participate in something that violates their religious beliefs. Tom Grace Warrensburg
8 - Adirondack Journal - Lake George
February 25, 2012
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Program mulled for L.G. boat disinfection LAKE GEORGE — Prompted by lobbying from environmentalists and resolutions enacted by local municipalities, members of the Lake George Park Commission are now taking steps toward making their proposed boat inspection and decontamination law a reality. Feb. 3, the Commission’s Invasives Species Spread Prevention Committee discussed establishing a trial boat inspection and vessel disinfection program within several months at Norowal Marina. While the trial program features voluntary compliance, the proposed law would require all boats, before they are launched on Lake George, to be thoroughly inspected — and if deemed necessary — sent to a vessel-washing station to be decontaminated. Already, the Park Commission has a law in place that prohibits placing a boat in Lake George that bears any invasive species — but since the law doesn’t require every boat to be inspected, it doesn’t necessarily have any impact on protecting the lake, environmentalists have argued. Also, because it includes no comprehensive inspection program nor remedial requirements, the law has little practical effect. Environmental experts have noted that to protect Lake George from widespread infestation and degradation, action is needed. The fast spread of invasive plants and mussels in Lake Tahoe and Lake Mead have shown that it is far easier and 50 to 100 times cheaper to prevent invasives from taking hold in a lake versus trying to combat their propagation once they’ve become established. The Lake George Association has been conducting a voluntary boat inspection program for two years. During summer 2011, the LGA’s “Lake Stewards” at six boat launches inspected 8,584 boats for invasive species, removed suspicious specimens from 52 boats prior to launch, and educated over 19,000 people about the threats of invasive species. Both the Lake George Village Board
Lake George Library dinner slated LAKE GEORGE — The Caldwell-Lake George Library’s second annual benefit dinner will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 1 at East Cove restaurant off Rte. 9L. The theme "Be a Friend," has been adopted to kick-start the organization of a library friends group. Featured at the event is a drawing for door prize and a 50/50 raffle. Reservations are appreciated, particularly for large parties. To RSVP, call 668-5265. Proceeds will go towards future library building projects. For information on the fundraiser, contact Cheryl Dybas at 668-5591 or: cdybas@yahoo.com. Also, the trustees of the library invite the public to an organizational meeting for a Friends of the Caldwell-Lake George Library to be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 5 in the library. A “Friends” group is envisioned to support the library in many ways, including obtaining new materials and sponsoring fundraising projects. Refreshments will be served.
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In 2010, volunteers place mats designed to curb the spread of Asian Clams in Lake George. Environmentalists have noted that it is 50 to 100 times cheaper to prevent invasives from taking hold in a lake versus trying to combat their propagation once they’ve become established. The Lake George Park Commission is considering a law requiring inspection of all boats, before they are launched in the lake, for the presence of invasive species and mandating remedial disinfection, if needed. and the Lake George Town Board have passed resolutions in support of a law requiring inspections of all boats placed in Lake George for the presence of invasive species, and mandatory decontamination by washing, if necessary. The law would require marinas and other private boat launch owners and homeowners’ associations to make sure all boats comply with the process. Boats from other bodies of water have been blamed for importing invasive species such as Asian clams or Eurasian Milfoil, which have spread rapidly and prompted a multi-milliondollar invasives control effort in Lake George. But the state Department of Environmental Conservation has yet to offer their opinion on mandatory inspection. Meanwhile, sportsmen’s groups
have raised a variety of concerns about the proposed law. They argue that the law favors the wealthy, who can avoid repeated inspections during a season by leaving their boat docked in the lake from spring to fall. Also, the law restricts fishermen who routinely seek to get out on the lake early in the morning for prime angling. Then there’s the $30 fee for the washdown. Also, the proposed law calls for a two-week drying period before a boat is reintroduced into Lake George, which is likely to further restrict the use of the lake by sportsmen. Marina owners have also expressed their concerns about the proposal, citing how it is likely to cause congestion at their facilities and frustrate customers, as well as prompt boaters to seek out other lakes for recreation.
LAKE GEORGE — Although most of the storefronts downtown are dark during winter, Caffe Vero is full of activity now, particularly on late Tuesday afternoons when it regularly hosts a group of needlework enthusiasts called the Knit Wits. This group of six to ten women, who routinely enjoy conversation and coffee for about an hour weekly while they knit and crochet, was started as an outreach project for St. James Episcopal Church. Knit Wits founder Michele Hotko has said the purpose of the group is socializing while knitting or crocheting for social concerns. The group’s first project years ago was to knit caps for a troop of soldiers being deployed to Iraq. The goal was to knit 117 caps, one for each soldier in the company. Since the project started the group has given more than 650 caps to the National Guard to distribute to soldiers being deployed to the Middle East. Projects now planned include creating prayer shawls, afghans, lap robes, caps for babies and toddlers — plus hats, scarves and mittens for local families in need. All are invited to attend a needlework session, whether it’s to knit or crochet, learn about the crafts, or just to socialize. Caffé Vero is located at 185 Canada St. Supporting Healthy Families Program beginning Tuesday, February 28th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Queensbury. This new six-week program combines tried and true basic parenting tools with healthy lifestyle skills. It is a unique opportunity for parents/caregivers to learn how to foster healthy relationships while learning both about discipline and nutrition. The Supporting Healthy Families Program is targeted to parents/caregivers with children in the pre-school years – a time when eating behaviors are developed and parents can be confused on how to parent and nurture a growing child. The program is free, fun, interactive and will provide cooking demo’s, prizes, and incentives in a supportive setting. Pre-registration is requested by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension at 668-4881 or 623-3291.
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Beach Party beguiles revelers at Bolton highway garage By Wauneata Waller
denpubs@denpubs.com BOLTON — There’s nothing unusual about the connection between the town Highway garage and sand. In winter, the two have a close relationship. However, on Saturday, Feb. 18, the town garage’s sand wasn’t being employed to keep the roads safe — it was used to create an indoor beach, where kids enjoyed digging and building sand castles. But this transformation went beyond a simple, singular summer scene. The enormous highway department bay was turned into a tropical oasis with brightly colored balloons and streamers. It was a
fully outfitted venue for Bolton Library’s third annual Cabin Fever Beach Party — with plenty of room for the 150 attending. With all the guests outfitted in tropical garb, partyers had to be reminded — despite the falling snow — that it was really February. Local musicians kicked off the evening with high-spirited renditions of favorite tunes mixed with original music — and they continued to perform throughout the night. Those without a dance partner could rent a inflated monkey to dance with for $1. At least 30 people, exhibiting a social spirit, took advantage of this offer. Good music, festive decorations and good socializing weren’t all that was pleasing to
the senses. Buffet tables were filled with savory dishes that guests brought to share. Also, Boltonian Sue Ferdinand’s artistry was evident, also, as she painted exquisite decorations on faces of many of those attending — young, and young-at-heart. Becky Herrick was the high bidder in a silent auction, and she took home a Kindle Fire tablet. Also, the party provided a good startup for a raffle — with a grand prize of $2,000 — that will be completed during the library’s book sale in July. Emma Calautti, one of the event organizers, praised the volunteers who decorated the town garage, as well as the highway workers, town employees, musicians, volunteer chefs, plus those who helped in a myri-
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Conservancy offers scholarships BOLTON — The Lake George Land Conservancy has launched a program of granting scholarship awards to high school seniors based on the ecological awareness demonstrated though a submitted essay. High school seniors from Lake George Central, Bolton Central and Ticonderoga — districts that are situated primarily in the Lake George watershed — are eligible to enter, as are home-schooled students in these communities. One $500 first-place and one $250 second-place prize will be awarded and an additional $250 will be awarded to the first-place student’s school science program. To apply, students must submit an essay between 1,000 and 2,000 words addressing the question: “If you were elected the Wizard Mayor of the Lake George watershed, what would your first three projects be, and why?” Essays must be received by April 1, and should be submitted via email to hbartonbenedict@lglc.org. A panel of Lake George Land Conservancy directors and staff will review the entries, to be judged on demonstrated knowledge of Lake George and creativity. Award decisions will be announced by June 1. For details, contact Helen Barton Benedict, LGLC’s development manager, at 644-9673 or email hbartonbenedict@lglc.org, or see: www.lglc.org for more details.
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Plan now for casino trip Justine Tiger While eyeing a career in Marketing, she is aiming to attain a spot on the U.S. World Cup Soccer team. Justine, the daughter of John and Tracy Tiger, started her soccer career as a 3-year-old, when her parents enrolled her in a summer soccer camp conducted by the Glens Falls YMCA. In elementary school, she competed in co-ed recreational league soccer. As a sixth grader, she was invited to play on a Premier team based at the Clifton Park Sportsplex. These younger years, she recalled, really advanced her skills. During that
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POTTERSVILLE — The Pottersville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is hosting another gambling excursion. This year ’s trip, to Turning Stone Casino, is set for Saturday, May 5. Participants will be departing at 8 a.m. from The Glendale parking area in Pottersville, and are scheduled to return at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $45 per person with a casino free-play bonus of $25 and $5 in food credit, Full payment, non-refundable, is due by April 20. Seats on the trip annually fill up fast, so those interested are urged to call Nicole Howe at 494-7725 to make reservations. All proceeds above expenses benefit the Pottersville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
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ad of other ways. “Bolton Landing has the best volunteers – decorators who are experts in transforming a garage into a tropical delight, a band that is better than any you have ever paid to hear, a bonfire expert, beach builders, and people who are not afraid to dance with monkeys — and many, many more,” she said. Calautti continued that the volunteers’ dedication was underscored by a concluding surprise — she arrived at the town garage on Sunday morning to find that Mitch Monroe and his family had already been there and cleaned up the entire venue. Bolton Library officials note that anything left behind at the event is now ready for pickup at the library.
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NYSDEC Commissioner Joe Martens enjoys a day away from the office, as he visits Camp Santanoni.
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which include The Adirondack Nature Conservancy, the NYSDEC, Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) and the Town of Newcomb. The effort was achieved through the foresight of a dedicated group of enthusiastic preservationists, aided by a politically savvy, Town Supervisor and willing State Officials. Located at the end of a marvelously maintained, five mile long, carriage road, the camp complex is bordered by the Vanderwhacker Wild Forest and the surrounding High Peaks Wilderness. It overlooks Newcomb Lake, and the stillwaters of Lower Duck Hole. It remains a diamond in the rough, and that is its greatest draw. This winter, the NYSDEC, AARCH, the Town of Newcomb, and SUNY-ESF's Adirondack Interpretive Center have been hosting special weekends for cross-country skiers and snowshoers to enable to them to visit the Gatelodge and Main Lodge. The events allow visitor to enjoy interpretive tours with AARCH staff, and to warm up at the Artist's Studio before their return trip. The last of the "open house weekends" will be hosted on March 17-18. Mike Frenette, the camp’s resident caretaker, carpenter and caregiver, informed the visiting press corps that over 200 guests had traveled to the camp over the past weekend. He claimed it was the largest crowd he has ever witnessed, in any season. Without the benefit of Frenette’s fine and friendly care, it is doubtful the camp would still be intact, due to the unrelenting attacks of nature. From shoveling the roofs, to
s the winter season begins to show signs of winding down, visions of an early ice out have begun to dance through my head like sugar-plums on Christmas Eve. Although the ‘winter that wasn’t’ has yet to produce the deep, lush snowfall that skiers dream of; the season has certainly provided some interesting pockets of opportunity. A recent ski trip through the Route of the Seven Carries, from Paul Smiths to Lake Clear offered a gentle blend of woodland romps and flat ice flings, filled with an interesting assortment of animal tracks which included otter, deer, bobcat and even moose. The cover on the lake ice was ideal for ski skating, and there was plenty of snow in the woods. In the course of a full day’s travel over seven carries and across eight water bodies, I never encountered another traveler. A few days later, I encountered crowds and challenging ski conditions at the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Nordic Ski Center in Lake Placid. Featuring meager snow cover, and an icy, hard packed base, the former Olympic ski trails were in rough shape. I found far less traffic, and much better trail conditions the following day at the Paul Smiths VIC, even though there was a race in progress. However, the best ski conditions I encountered during a full week of adventuring were found in the village of Newcomb, where I enjoyed a gentle ski over generous snow while taking an interesting journey into Great Camp Santanoni. My visit to the Land of the South-Slope'rs in Newcomb coincided with an official, NYSDEC press event, which was available by invitation only. Since my editor couldn’t find anyNYSDEC Commissioner Joe Martens stops to check the mileage on the trail to Camp Santanoni. one else to cover the event, I was invited. And I’m sure glad I was! shoring up the siding to sanding the railings, Frenette’s The purpose of the Press Conference was to highlight the thumbprint is evident everywhere. Although he has also unique, historic resource that is Great Camp Santanoni. served as a DEC Interior Caretaker in numerous remote locaHowever, unlike traditional press conferences where the printions, Frenette appears most at home in Santanoni. It’s not cipals are guarded by a battalion of official spokesmen, and difficult to imagine him, a century past, asking Mr. Pruyn often remain hidden behind a podium, the event appeared to where to position the flyrod racks. He fits the camp, and it be a day away from the office for a group of old friends who obviously fits him. enjoyed remarkable ski conditions in a remarkably, wild setCamp Santanoni and the Santanoni Preserve is located in ting. Newcomb, and it is open to the public year-round, 365 The group included a capable combination of journalists days/year, 24 hours/day. It is accessible depending upon the and a few, official DEC spokesmen from Central Office, as season on foot, by bicycle, on cross-country skis, and via a well as current DEC Commissioner Joe Martens, DEC Region horse-drawn wagon. Between the end of June and Labor Day, 5 Director Robert Stegemann, AARCH Executive Director a half dozen of Santanoni's buildings are open to the public Steve Englehart, Executive Director of The Adirondack Naand can be viewed with the assistance of staff interpreters. At ture Conservancy, Mike Carr and the local NYSDEC Forest other times of the year, the Preserve is open but most, if not Ranger, Dell Jefferies. The only ‘stuffed suits’ in the crowd all, of the buildings are closed and no interpreters are on site. were the down vests that some folks wore. AARCH also offers day-long guided tours of the camp in Following a short introduction in the Gatehouse, the group June, July, August, and September. For more information promptly geared up and set off. Once on the trail, the formalabout visiting Camp Santanoni and/or the guided tours, call ity of the ‘Official Press Event’ was rapidly reduced to a pack AARCH at (518) 834-9328 or (518) 582-5472. of pals enjoying a wilderness ski. The conditions were ideal For information regarding canoe, kayak, and mountain with a packed powder base, covered with a light dusting of bike rentals, contact Cloud splitter Outfitters, 28N, Newfresh snow. comb, NY 12852, call (518) 582-2583 or email: olbert28n@yaWith a handful of dogs, and at least one youngster in tow, hoo.com. the group made short work of the journey, amid a lot of For more information about the horse-drawn wagon, conlaughter, joking and lighthearted banter. For unexplained tact: David O'Donnell (518) 582-2360. reasons, this appears to be typical behavior during a trip to For local weather and ski conditions, please call the Visitor Newcomb. It seems to have that effect on folks, I guess it Interpretive Center in Newcomb at: (518) 582-2000. must be something in the air. Camp Santanoni, which is a designated National Historic Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net. Places, was initially purchased by the Adirondack Nature Conservancy in 1972, and later transferred to the state, along with nearly 12,900 acres of forested lands. It has been classified as the Camp Santanoni Historic Area since 2000, and remains one of the finest examples of Adirondack Great Camp WILLSBORO— The Willsboro Fish and Game Club will architecture which remains open to the public. hold a turkey shoot on Feb. 26 from noon-3 p.m. ParticiThe camp complex, which encompasses over 45 buildings, pants can use rifles, pistols and black powder. For more has been preserved through a unique partnership of not-forinformation call Jim Hotaling at 963-7430. profit, advocacy groups, state agencies and local officials,
Fort Edward 61, North Warren 36 QUEENSBURY — Fort Edward's 17-5 first quarter and 208 third earned them long lead as they claimed the Adirondack League championship Feb. 15. Cougar Kiera Warner led her team with 14 points in the effort including two three-pointers. Lake George 43, St. Johnsville 28 LAKE GEORGE — The Warriors strode ahead of St. Johnsville with an 11-4 second quarter to move up in Class C play Feb. 17. Amanda Chambers led Warrior scoring with 12 points including three three-pointers. Chelsea Sipowicz tallied 10. Voorheesville 64, Lake George 27 VOORHEESVILLE — Lake George couldn't keep up with the home team Feb. 21, trailing 13 points by halftime and faced with a 19-3 third quarter. Warrior Chelsea Sipowicz led team scoring with 12 points. Courtney Laczko added 8 to round out Lake George's 11-9 season. North Warren 52, Sharon Springs 26 CHESTERTOWN — The Cougars had no trouble moving ahead in Class D play Feb. 21, opening with a 15-7 first quarter and closing out with a 12-3 fourth. North Warren's Kiera Warner led game scoring as she set a personal record of 32 points. Cassie Maday and Amber Frasier sank a three-pointer each in the win.
Boys basketball Argyle 64, Lake George 48 QUEENSBURY — The Scots pulled ahead in their 19-13 second quarter on their way to claiming the Adirondack League title Feb. 15. Joel Wincowski led the Warriors with 19 points. Ethan Wincowski followed with 10. North Warren 49, Doane Stuart 33 CHESTERTOWN — The Cougars only gave up the second quarter in home play Feb. 21. North Warren opened with a 12-4 first and closed with a 14-7 fourth in their decisive win. Cougar Ben Frasier led team scoring with 13 points. He was closely followed by Anthony Sapienza's 12 points with two three-pointers. North Warren plays Sharon Springs Saturday.
Bottle drive to bankroll football WARRENSBURG — A bottle drive is to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Direct Deposit redemption center on Main St. This fundraiser is sponsored by the Warrensburg Youth Football Booster Club to support the local football program. Those not able to participate Feb. 25 may make arrangements for drop-off or pick-up by calling Jackie Nelson at 504-4334.
Chester Library book sale set CHESTERTOWN — The Friends of the Town of Chester Library are holding their annual Winter Book Sale on Friday Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25. The sale is to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the library, located in the Town of Chester Municipal Center on Main St. Among the 70-plus categories of materials are novels, mysteries, and sci-fi, along with a fine collection of quilting, cross stitch, needlework, and crafting books. Biographies include works on political, literary, entertainment and historical figures. In non-fiction, there are collections from history (including Civil War magazines) and politics, to business, self-help, cookbooks, and travel as well as true crime. Media available include DVDs, books on disk, music CDs, magazines, puzzles, and records. The sale’s collection of children’s storybooks and non-fiction collection is extensive. Also, a variety of teaching materials is available. College students will find the classics, poetry, and support materials in assorted fields. The sale includes a selection of VHS videos, cassette tapes, and other materials. Proceeds of the sale support the Chester Library. For details, call the library at 494-5384.
Turkey Shoot to be held
During a recent book sale held at Chester Library, people of all ages search through children's materials to find items of interest.
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Downhill Derby to feature weird sleds By Thom Randall 0809 or: lakegeorgewintercarnival.com.
Friday, Feb. 24 BOLTON — Winter snowshoeing/hiking session, 1 p.m. at Up Yonda environmental education center. $7 per person — or $4 for Bolton residents — which includes shoe rental. No snow, hike will be held. Call 644-9767 for details.
Friday-Saturday, Feb. 24-25 CHESTERTOWN — Annual Book Sale, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Town of Chester Library, Chester Municipal Center. Array of novels, sci-fi, biographies, mysteries, cook books, craft, quilting & cross-stitch volumes. DVDs, audiobooks, music CD's, magazines, puzzles, more. Free. Sponsored by Friends of Chester Library. Details: 494-5384.
Saturday, Feb. 25 CHESTERTOWN — Krazy Downhill Derby at Dynamite Hill ski area off Rte. 8 features wild homemade sleds judged on creativity, humor and bizarre-ness. Man-made snow on hill. Registration: 11a.m., race: noon. Details: www.northwarren.com or: 494-2722. POTTERSVILLE — Tax preparation assistance session at Pottersville Fire Dept., offered by Cooperative Extension volunteers. Call 668-4881 for appt. WARRENSBURG — Bottle drive to benefit Warrensburg Youth Football, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Direct Deposit redemption center on Main St. Can make arrangements for drop-off or pick-up by calling Jackie Nelson at 504-4334. BOLTON — Planetarium show, 1 p.m. at Up Yonda environmental farm. $4 entry; no charge for members. The presentation includes details about the winter sky and identifying constellations and stars, as well as Native American and Greek tales. Space is limited. To register, call 644-9767. THURMAN — Country Dinner-Dance, 6 p.m. at the former Northwoods Inn, 188 Bear Pond Road, Athol, alternate Saturdays, Jan. 14 through April. $15. Free buffet supper & dessert. Partner and line dance lessons, then open dancing to deejay. Contact: smokinggunevents@gmail.com. BOLTON — Family snowshoe/hike outing,10 a.m., Up Yonda Farm 5239 Lake Shore Dr. just south of county Rte. 11. Benefit for High Peaks Hospice. Pre-register at: 743-1672. BOLTON — Guided Snowshoe/Winter hike up Thomas Mtn., 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Lake George Land Conservancy, 4905 Lake Shore Dr. Hike over new blue trail loop to cabin. 2.5-mile round trip, moderate challenge. Snowshoes likely available. Free. Register at 644-9673. Details: www.lglc.org.
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 25-26 LAKE GEORGE — Final weekend of 2012 Lake George Winter Carnival. Both days: Polar plunge at 3 p.m. at Shepard Park Beach, family games, ATV poker run, beach monster truck rides, petting zoo, tethered hot-air balloon rides, chicken wing cook-off, children’s activities at King Neptune Restaurant from 11a.m.- 2 p.m., scuba diving and woodcarving demos, children’s Olympics. Saturday: chicken wing cook-off at noon, bonfire at 4 p.m., fireworks at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 3 p.m.- raffle drawing for snowmobile. Details: 240-
CHURCH LISTINGS - The Adirondack Journal provides this church directory as a courtesy to our readers and visitors to our area. Any changes or additions can be made by calling 873-6368. BOLTON Emmanuel United Methodist Church Sunday Service at 9 a.m. 644-9962. Rev. Henry C. Freuh, Pastor First Baptist Church - (A.B.C. Affiliated) Sunday School at 9 a.m. Morning Worship at 10 a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer. For information, call 644-9103. website: firstbaptistchurchboltonlandingny.com Rev. Edward Blanchard. Solid Rock Assembly of God - Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m. Adult Worship Service and Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Thursday evening Bible Study with Sister Dale at 6 p.m. For information call Pastor Skip and Sister Dale Hults at 251-4324. Episcopal Church of Saint Sacrament, Bolton Landing - Sat. Evening Mass 5 p.m.; Sun. Eucharist 8 a.m. (Memorial Day Columbus Day); Sun. Eucharist 10 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.; Bible Study Mondays 7 p.m.; Father Jim Loughren. (518) 644-9613, email: frjim@stsacrement.com Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Goodman Avenue. Sunday Mass 10:45 a.m.; Rosary and Novena 9 a.m. Tuesday; Communion Service 9 a.m. Thursday and Saturday. Parish Life Director Kathie Sousa, D.Min. 644-3861, email BlessedSacrament@nycap.rr.com, website BlessedSacramentBolton.org. BRANT LAKE Adirondack Missions of the Episcopal Church 494-3314 - Fr. Robert Limpert, Fr. Michael Webber, Fr. Dennis Pressley St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Sunday Eucharist 9 a.m. (see Adirondack Mission, above). Brant Lake Wesleyan - Morning worship 9 a.m., Fellowship 10-10:30 a.m., Sunday school 10:30-11:15 a.m. 494-2816. Horicon Baptist Church - Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening 6 a.m., Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m. 494-2584. BILLʼS RESTAURANT Family Dining Main St., Warrensburg, NY • 623-2669 “Stop before or after church!”
Tuesday, Feb. 28 QUEENSBURY — Initial session of “Supporting Healthy Families” program, 6:30-8 p.m. Six-week program boosts awareness of healthy lifestyle choices and parenting skills, and fosters solid adult-child relationships. Includes cooking demonstrations. Fun, interactive & free. Targeted for adults with children of preschool ages. Register by calling Cooperative Extension at 668-488.
Thursday, March 1 STATEWIDE — Property tax exemption filing deadline. See your local tax assessor for details. Some exemptions require annual re-filing. LAKE GEORGE — Annual benefit dinner for CaldwellLake George Library, 5-8 p.m., East Cove Restaurant off Rte. 9L. Kickoff of a library friends group. Door prize drawing, 5050 raffle. Funds will be used for library upgrade projects.Reservations appreciated for larger groups. Call 668-5265. Details: contact Cheryl Dybas at 668-5591 or via email: cdybas@yahoo.com.
Friday, March 2 NORTH CREEK — Crane Men's Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Tannery Pond Community Center, Main St. 55-member choral group. $. Details: 681-1715 or www.upperhudsonmusicalarts.org.
Saturday, March 3 BOLTON — Maple Sugar Basics demonstration, 1-2 p.m. at Up Yonda Farm, 5239 Lake Shore Dr. tour of sugarhouse, tapping trees, more. $. Details: 644-9767 or: www.upyondafarm.com. LAKE GEORGE — Annual “Thank God Spring’s Coming Dinner,” 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 172 Ottawa St. Take-outs start at 5 p.m. Menu features turkey, stuffing, rice casserole, vegetable, rolls & savory homemade desserts. Adults: $10; children: $5. Portion of proceedsdedicated to outreach. Details: 668-2001. LAKE GEORGE — Bands ‘N Beans Party, 2-7 p.m. at Roaring Brook Ranch. This traditional fundraiser for the Lake George Arts Project is renowned as the region’s largest and liveliest party. Chili contest, seven rock and roots bands, music on two stages. Performances by Chris Ballini, Phil Camp, Rich Ortiz & Friends, Stony Creek Band, Dirt Cheap, Groove Therapy, and Chris Carey & Tim Wechgelaer. 35+ restaurants cook up their best chili. Admission: $20, tickets at door. For details, call 668-2616 or see: www.lakegeorgearts.org. CHESTERTOWN — Concluding reception for Winter Magic art exhibit, 2-4 p.m. at Art in Chester Gallery, Main St. Details: Fred Holman, 803-4034. BOLTON — Maple Festival & pancake breakfast, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Up Yonda Farm, 5239 Lake Shore Dr. Reservations required. $. 644-9767 or: www.upyondafarm.com.
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A group of local girl scouts head toward the finish line of the 2011 Krazy Downhill Derby, held annually at Dynamite Hill in Chestertown. The 2012 Krazy Derby is set for Saturday, Feb. 25. Monday night that the machine has been operating nightly, blasting out snow which has been stockpiled for the Krazy Derby in several 7-foot-high mounds. Plus, sub-freezing temperatures are expected along with snow Friday afternoon and night, setting up prime conditions for Saturday, according to weather forecasters. It’s a good thing. The fun-filled Krazy Downhill Derby has annually been a way for local
An area resident rides a fanciful dragon creature down the slope at Chestertown’s Dynamite Hill Ski Area during a recent edition of the Krazy Downhill Derby.
residents to fend off cabin fever by socializing, mixed with some friendly competition. Sponsored by the North Warren Chamber of Commerce, the Krazy Derby offers a day full of family fun. More than 20 sleds with a variety of themes are expected to enter, and a substantial crowd of spectators is anticipated. Starting off the day’s events is a new scavenger hunt, to be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., when a children’s hockey shoot-out competition is to occur, featuring an appearance by Dax, the Adirondack Phantom hockey team’s mascot. Registration for the Downhill Derby begins at 11 a.m., and the race begins at noon. Refreshments will be served in the ski hut, and prizes will be awarded. There is a minimal $3 perperson fee for entering. For details on rules, call 4942722, or visit: www.northwarren.com.
CHURCH SERVICES
CHESTER Community United Methodist Church Doug Meyerhoff, Service 10:00 a.m. Phone 494-3374 (office phone) Faith Bible Church - Sunday school (all ages) - 9 a.m., Sunday worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday Evening 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Call for information - 494-7183 - Website: www.faithbiblechurchny.com Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Sunday Eucharist 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Eucharist 10 a.m. (See Adirondack Missions, Brant Lake). St. Isaac Jogues/St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church - Riverside Drive & Church Street. Saturday Vigil at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Rev. John O’Kane. 518-494-5229 Town of Chester Northway Community Fellowship - A Wesleyan Church, Route 8, Chestertown: Sunday Service 11 a.m., Youth and Children’s Programs available. Pastor James Swanson, 518695-3766 DIAMOND POINT Jesus is Lord Campground Campfire Service Friday night campfire service with smores etc. starting at 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning in July & August 8:30-9:30 a.m. followed by fellowship & food. 518-623-9712. 264 Diamond Point Rd., Exit 23, Diamond Point, NY. Nondenominational Christian Service All welcomed - Children welcomed but no child care provided. Diamond Point Community Church Services have concluded. Services will resume next June 17, 2012., 10 a.m. Community Church welcoming all denominations. Visiting ministers. www.diamondpointcommunitychurch.com GLENS FALLS Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Glens Falls - 21 Weeks Rd., off Rt. 9 in Queensbury. Sunday service 10 a.m. Coffee hr. follows service. Rev. Beverly Waring, Interim Minister. (handicapped accessible, welcoming congregation) 793-1468. Web site: www.glensfallsuu.com. First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls - 400 Glen Street at the corner of Notre Dame, MCDONALD’S OF WARRENSBURG Warrensburg, NY • 518-623-3323
Glens Falls. Sunday service is at 10 a.m., with Sunday school for children and youth; child care during the worship service. Coffee hour follows service. The Rev. John Barclay, pastor; K. Bryan Kirk Director of Music and Organist. Church has several youth programs and choirs for all ages from K through adult and occasional concerts. Building is accessible and we are a welcoming congregation with strong music and worship, mission and outreach programs. 518.793.2521. www.fpcgf.org JOHNSBURG RW Johnsburg United Methodist Church Pastor Rodger White - 518-251-2482. 1798 South Johnsburg Rd., Johnsburg. Worship Service - Sunday 9:45 a.m. LAKE GEORGE Bay Road Presbyterian Church - 1167 Bay Road (near intersection of Bay & Rt. 149). Sunday School (Children, Youth, and Adults)-9:00 a.m. Worship (Praise Songs and Hymns, Kidz Worship & Nursery)-10 a.m. Coffee Hour -11:00 a.m. Chris Garrison Pastor, 518-793 -8541 www.bayroadchurch.org Caldwell Presbyterian Church - 71 Montcalm St., Lake George 12845. Rev. Susan Goodin. 518-668-2613. Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Food Pantry Distribution 2nd Friday of month. Website: www.caldwellpres.org. St. James Episcopal Church - Sunday services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Rev. Julie McPartlin. 668-2001. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Mohican St., Lake George, NY 668-2046. Sat. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., Reconciliation 3-3:00 P.M., year-round. Sun. Mass at 9:00 a.m. Winters (after Labor Day to Memorial weekend). Sun. Mass at 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Summers (Memorial weekend through Labor Day) Chapel of the Assumption is closed. Ridge Road Route 9L, Cleverdale, NY 668-2046 Fr. Thomas Berardi, pastor Lakeside Chapel (Non-denominational) Sundays 10 a.m. (end of June through Labor Day)
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CHESTERTOWN — Apparently nothing will stop this treasured, decades-old tradition in the North Country. Although this winter has yielded nearly no snowfall, the Krazy Downhill Derby sledding race will continue as planned Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Dynamite Hill Recreation Area, due to plenty of man-made snow on the slope. For 36 years, local residents have fashioned weird craft — anything from simple cardboard creations to complex or bizarre feats of engineering — to slide down Dynamite Hill. This year, with slopes all over the North Country merely green and grassy, the Krazy Derby will depend on a snowmaking machine the town purchased several years ago. Town employees said
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First United Methodist Church - 78 Montcalm Street, Lake George, N.Y. 12845, Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Rev. Meridith Vanderminden. 743-8756. Grace Communion International -Worship Services held Saturdays 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. 56 Mohican St., Lake George, NY. Dennis R. Hoyt, Worship Service Facilitator. Home: 518587-1221. Cell: 832-0660. Please call ahead to confirm attendance. LAKE LUZERNE Hadley-Luzerne Wesleyan Church - 445 Route 9N, Lake Luzerne, NY. Sunday bible hour 9:45 a.m., Sunday morning worship 11 a.m., Wednesday evening groups for all ages 6 - 7:30 p.m. NORTH CREEK United Methodist Church - Main Street, North Creek across from Community Bank. Sunday Service 9 a.m. Separate story time for children. Pastor Kristi Van Patten. Call or leave a message 251-2906. St. James Catholic Church - Main St., North Creek. Sunday mass at 8 a.m. thru Labor Day. 5:30 p.m. Sat. Vigil Mass. Parish Life Director: Sr. Francesca Husselbeck. Sacramental Minister: Rev. John O’Kane. 518-251-2518 NORTH RIVER United Methodist Church - Service and church school at 10 a.m. For information call 251-4071. QUEENSBURY Harrisena Community Church - 1616 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804. Summer Schedule- Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m., Children’s Church, Sunday 9 a.m.. PandaMania Vacation Bible School, August 8 - 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Now registering. Offer youth program for teens, adult bible study, children’s Sunday school, scholarship program. Rev. LaMont Robinson. 792-1902. Web site: http://www.harrisena.org/ POTTERSVILLE Christ Church Episcopal - Sunday Eucharist 12 p.m. Father Jim Loughren. (518) 6449613, email: frjim@christchurchpottersville.com Pottersville United Methodist Church Worship 8:15 a.m. Rev. Rodger E. White, Jr., 251-2482. SonRise Lutheran Church - Sunday Worship and fellowship 10:30 a.m. in Faith Hall at SonRise Lutheran Ministries Conference Center, 8260 Rt. 9, Pottersville, NY. For information please call 494-7077. www.sonriselc.org Pastor Benjamin Bahr Lighthouse Baptist Church - Meets at Rt. 9 (next to The Wells House Hotel). Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 10:50 a.m., Evening Service 6:00 p.m., MidWeek Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. STONY CREEK Knowlhurst Baptist Church - Sunday school 10 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m. Pastor Rex Fullam THURMAN Christ Community Church - Athol: Sunday services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting 7 p.m. Rev. William G. Lucia, pastor. Thurman Baptist Church - Sunday school 9:45
a.m.; worship hour 11 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m. Rev. Bob Herrmann, pastor. Kenyontown United Methodist Church - Sunday services 11 a.m., Bible Study Wed. night at 7 p.m. WARRENSBURG Free Methodist Church - 250 River St., Warrensburg, NY. Musical Praise & Worship Service - Monthly on Second Saturday. Music for kids to seasoned adults. Everyone welcome. Refreshments & Fellowship. Come as you are. 518-744-8609. Pastor Nancy Barrow. First Presbyterian Church - 2 Stewart Farrar Ave., Worship 10 a.m. with coffee hour following. Youth Club for youth in grades 6 - 12. Meeting for the first and third Wednesday of each month 5:30 7:00 p.m., with a kick-off meeting for both youth and parents being held on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m.. All youth are invited. For more details, call Rev. Lucy Harris at 623-2723. Free Methodist Church - Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday midweek prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. Warrensburg Assembly of God - Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m.; Thursday youth meeting 7 p.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer 6 p.m.; Bible study 7 p.m. Dr. Ronald Parisi. 6232282. The Holy Cross of Warrensburg - Sunday Eucharist & Sermon 8 & 10 a.m.; Sunday school 9 a.m.; coffee hour follows each service; Wednesday 5:30 p.m. evening prayer; Holy days as announced. The Very Reverend Marshall J. Vang-Priest in charge. 623-3066. Faith Baptist Church - Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; preaching services 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m. Rev. Lee B. Call 623-4071. First United Methodist Church - Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Adult Study 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; 518-623-9334. Stephen Andrews, Pastor. St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church -Eucharist at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. on Sunday. Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 p.m. Saturday. Bible Study, Saturday at 3:30 p.m. & Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Parish Life Director Sister Linda Hogan CSJ & Sacramental Minister Father Paul Cox. 623-3021. First Baptist Church -3850 Main St., Worship Service 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday school 9:45; Thursday mid-week. 7 p.m. Ron Burdett, Pastor. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Sunday Public Talk 9:30 a.m. and Watchtower 10:05 a.m. Bible Study, Theocratic Ministry School and Kingdom Ministry starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. 623-4601. Christian Worship Center, Inc. - Corner of Elm St. & Pine Tree Lane, Warrensburg. Service at 10 a.m on Sunday. For further information 518-696-5468. Rev. Gerald (Jerry) Ellis. Thurman - Kenyontown United Methodist Church Worship services every week 11 a.m. 1-14-12 • 20945
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HELP WANTED LOCAL - ESSEX COUNTY ANNOUNCES A Full Time Position for a WIC Program Nutritionist, $18.30/Hr. with an excellent benefit package. For applications and more information contact Essex County Personnel (518) 873-3360 or at http:/ /www.co.essex.ny.us/personneljob s.asp - WANTED: Coach For the Indian Lake/Long Lake Varsity Girls Softball team and Modified (Co-ed) Baseball Deadline for Application: February 27, 2012 Please send an application to: Mark T. Brand, Superintendent, Indian Lake Central School 6345 NYS RT 30 Indian Lake, NY 12842 or to Mary Dickerson, Superintendent, Long Lake Central School PO Box 217, Long Lake, NY 12847 DENTAL ASSISTANT Part Time in North Creek. Call 518-251-2401
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FOR SALE EUREKA DEEP CLEAN CARPET SHAMPOOER GOOD CONDITION WORKS WELL $200.00 NEW $60 FIRM CAN DEAL AS FAR AS PLATTSBURGH 518-492-2028 KURBY CENTRIA Vacuum Cleaner with shampoo kit. 518-623-5444. $800 MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASA MATTRESSES T-$299 F-$349 Q-$399 K-$499 ADJUSTABLES - $799 FREE DELIVERY LIFETIME WARRANTY 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1-800-ATSLEEP1800-287-5337 WWW.MATTRESSDR.COM MOTORIZED TRAVEL Chair new batteries, excellent condition. 518222-1338. $1,200 POLARIS SNOWMOBILE JACKETS WOMAN AND MENS LIKE NEW PAID OVER 300.00 EACH WILL SELL FOR 100.00 518-492-2028 $99 (518) 492-2028 POOL TABLE Bar size, slate top, good condition. 518-585-7020. $450
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PRIVACY HEDGES - Blowout Sale 6' Arborvitae (cedar) Reg $129 Now $59 Beautiful, Nursey Grown. FREE Installation & FREE delivery 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees.com Will beat any offer! SKIS (2 pair) Cross Country, Rosignol, Alpino men's boots & bindings, Size 45, $125. Back Country, bindings fit regular hiking boots, $75. Charlie 518-623-2197.
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WALKER TURNER Collectible Drill Press '50s, good cond., $225 offers considered. 518-494-2270.
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WOODWORKERS PECAN slab w/ bark side, 3" thick, 25" circumference width. 518-494-2270 $200
FURNITURE COUNTER CHAIRS Highback oak swivel used 3 mnths WoodCrate $125ea firm 518-494-2270 GREEN WING BACK CHAIR GOOD SHAPE 100.00 FIRM 518-492-2028
CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-8645784 CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960 CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS - up to $23/Box! Shipping prepaid. SE HABLA ESPANOL. Pam 1-888-883-8835.
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DISH NETWORK. Starting at $19.99/month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels. FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL 1888-823-8160 DIVORCE $450* No Fault or Regular Divorce. Covers children, property, etc. Only One Signature Required! *Excludes govt. fees. 1-800-522-6000 Ext. 100. Baylor &Associates, Inc. Est. 1977 DO YOU HAVE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES TO PROMOTE? Reach as many as 4.9 million households and 12 million potential buyers quickly and inexpensively! Only$490 for a 15-word ad. Place your ad online at fcpny.com or call 1-877-275-2726 EARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice.*Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 1-800-4942785. www.CenturaOnline.com EARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 800-510-0784 www.CenturaOnline.com ENJOYBETTERTV DISH Network Authorized Retailer Offers, FREE HD for Life, Packages from $19.99/mo. Includes locals, 3 HD receivers free. Restrictions Apply. Call NOW!! (877) 594-2251 HEAT YOUR HOME FOR 5 CENTS AN HOUR! Portable infrared iHeater heats 1000 sq.ft.. Slashes your heating bills by 50%. FREE Shipping too! Use claim code 6239. WAS $499 NOW $279. CALL 1-888-443-7314 IF YOU USED YAZ/YAZMIN/OCELLA BIRTH CONTROL PILLS OR A NuvaRING VAGINAL RING CONTRACEPTIVE between 2001 and the present and developed bloodclots, suffered a stroke, heart attack or required gall bladder removal you may be entitledto compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535 -5727 IF YOU USED YAZ/YAZMIN/OCELLA BIRTH CONTROL PILLS OR A NuvaRING VAGINAL RING CONTRACEPTIVE between 2001 and the present and developed blood clots, suffered a stroke, heart attack or required gall bladder removal you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727 LOW TESTOSTERONE? FREE 30 Day Supply of Progene! All Natural Supplement for More Power & Performance! Pay only S&P 800-908-2214 ORGANIZER/HOME OFF. ASST. Organize your office, tax info, closets, kitchen & more. Email theorganizer23@gmail.com now! PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS Are you paying TOO much for your PRESCRIPTION? SAVE 90% by ordering through our Canadian pharmacy. $25 off and FREE SHIPPING CALL (888) 437-0414 REACH AS MANY as 5 MILLION POTENTIAL BUYERS in central and western New York with your classified ad for just $350 for a 15-word ad. Call 1800-989-4237 for details or visit fcpny.com REACH OVER 20 million homes nationwide with one easy buy! Only $2,395 per week for a 25 word classified! For more information go to www.naninetwork.com SAWMILLS FROM only $3997.00 MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www.Norwood Sawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. WIN or Pay Nothing. Start Your Application In Under 60 Seconds. Call today! Contact Disability Group, Inc. License dAttorneys & BBB Accredited. Call 1-888-587-9203 STEEL BUILDINGS: 4 only 25x36, 30x48, 40x52, 45x82. Selling For Balance Owed! Free Delivery! 1800-462-7930x192 CLEAN SWEEP and free yourself from those unwanted items.
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GREAT DANE Puppies GREAT Dane Puppies AKC Registered litter fawn and brindle expected February 20th. Parents health tested: heart, hips,eyes, elbows and thyroid. Dam: Canadian Champion. Sire: AKC Champion. Contact Pat at (518)834-7951
WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 19671980 Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KZ1000MKII, W1-650, H1500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3400 Suzuki GS400,GT380, CB750 (69.70) CASH PAID. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com WEIGHTLOSS MEDICATIONS Phentermine, Phendimetrazine, etc. Office visit, onemonth supply for $80! 1-631-462-6161; 1-516754-6001; www.MDthin.com WORK ON JET ENGINES - Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. Call AIM (866) 854-6156. WORK ON JET ENGINES - Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. Call AIM (866)453-6204
OLDE ENGLISH Bulldogge Pup 1 male, bully, registered. Family raised, parents on premises, health guarantee, $1600+. 518597-3090 www.coldspringskennel.com
FARM LIVESTOCK WOOD SHAVINGS/BEDDING Wholesale Bags of Shavings for Bedding (518) 932-2104
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PORT HENRY Prime residential/ business building located on Main Street, Port Henry, NY. Extra lot included for parking. $99,000. 518 -546-8247.
CONDO LOGGING PULP WOOD Wanted Royal Wood Shavings of Queensbury, NY is buying Aspen, Pouplar, and Basswood pulp. 1 or more loads Standing, Roadside or Delivered. Call buyer at 518-932-2104
NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Luxury Condos. Brand new 2BR/2BA, only $239,900. Same unit sold for $624,771. Own for below builder cost in warm, sunny SW Florida! High-end community - walk to over 20 restaurants/ 100 shops! Must see. Call 1 -866-959-2825, x43
MUSIC **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Martin,Gretsch, Prairie State, Euphonon, Larson, D'Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1930's thru 1970's TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440 CLARINET, VIOLIN, FLUTE, TRUMPET, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $75 each. Upright Bass, Cello, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $189 each. Others 4sale 1-516-377-7907 PIANO EVERETT, excellent condition, value $4,000, asking $1,000. 518-240-6088.
FARM ABANDONED FARM SALE! 25 acres - $39,900. Farmhouse/Barn - $79,900. 3 hrs NY City! Hardwood timber, adjacent to State Land, huge stream! Half market value AND seller pay closing costs! 1-888-775-8114 ABSOLUTE FARM LAND SALE! 5 Acres - $19,900, 10 acres - $29,900. Gorgeous Catskills location! Woods, views, meadows! All mineral rights! 50% below market value! No closing costs! Register today! 1-888-7011864
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WANTED TO BUY MINERALS & OTHER INTERESTS Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, Before 1980, $CASH$ PAID! Running or not.1315-569-8094 WANTED DIABETES TEST STRIPS. Any Kind/Brand. Up to $24.00. Shipping Paid.1-800267-9895 / www.SellDiabeticstrips.com WANTED DIABETES TEST STRIPS Any kind/brand. Unexpired up to $24.00. Shipping Paid. Hablamos espanol 1-800-267-9895 www.selldiabeticstrips.com WANTED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. ANY KIND/BRAND. UP TO $24.00/Box. SHIPPING PAID. HABLAMO ESPANOL. 1-800 -266-0702 www.SellDiabeticstrips.com WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 YEARBOOKS "UP to $15 paid for high school yearbooks1900-1988. yearbookusa@yahoo.com or 972768-1338."
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33 ACRES ON BASS LAKE, $39,900. 5 Acres, borders state land forest, $16,900.www.LandFirstNY.com 1888-683-2626 BEAUTIFUL PINE FOREST LAND 75 Acres $79,995.Beautiful woods, incredible deer sign, Oneida Lake access, close to Salmon River and trails. Systems road front & utilities.Call 1-800-229-7843 Or visit property #5 at www.LandandCamps.com LAND FOR SALE: Fort Plain Area, 33.4 acres, fields, great views, 1,463 feet on quiet, paved road $79,000. 3.6 acres $15,000. Owner Financing. www.helderberg realty.com 518-861-6541 TOWN OF Lake George 1/2 acre building lot. Village sewer, upscale neighborhood, build-out basement, mountain views. $59,000. Will hold mortgage for qualified buyer, 20% down. 518-791-1992 or 727-581-9365 TUG HILL and Salmon River Area 6 Acres WAS: $19,995 NOW: $12,995. 52 Acres WAS: $59,995. NOW: $49,995. Our #1 Properties for snowmobilers and fishermen. See property #1 at LandandCamps.com for pictures. Or call 800-229-7843.
MOBILE HOME
1970 MOBILE Home, 12' x 70', 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, refrigerator & stove. You move. $2000 (718) 810-1179 LAKE GEORGE 2 BR/1 BA, 8' x 18' lg, screened enclosed porch. W/D, appliances incl. Quiet area. 518668-5272, $4500 TRAILER NEEDS A Home 8' x 25' all 2x6 construction. Outside is all textured 111, inside is all knotty pine throughout. 6" insulation throughout, 3 axles, cathedral ceilings. $4500. 518-955-0222.
SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ***FREE FORECLOSURE Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now 800-250-2043. AVAILABLE NOW!!! 2-4 Bedroom homes Take Over Payments No Money Down/No Credit Check Call 1-888-269-9192 FOR SALE - PUTNAM 3 BR/1.5 BA, 2 story home on 3.6 acres. Large kitchen, living room & dining room. 2 car detached garage. 518-547-8724. STOP RENTING Lease option to buy Rent to own No money down No credit check 1-877-395-0321
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1999 FORD Hi-Top Custom Van 124,000 miles. A/C, TV/VCR, AM/ FM/Cassette, 4 captains chairs. Runs good, good condition. Asking $3500 OBO. Call 518-7444360 (Warrensburg).
DONATE YOUR VEHICLE UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION. Free Mammogram www.ubcf.info RECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPON 1-888-4685964
2001 440 Panther studded, 2 up seat, reverse, handwarmers, 1700 miles, goes with 2001 Caravan trailer, 1 owner. 518-546-7414. $3,000
2000 DODGE Neon 518-894-4494 $2,400 OBO
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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1888-416-2330
1964 FORD 4000 4cyl., gas. Industrial loader & Industrial Front End, 12 spd. German Transmission, pie weights. $4850. 518-962-2376
300 FEET. Who’s Faster? Both Stock. 800 is 25% more power than 600. Remember, there are only cheaters and losers. TS or SG?
CASH FOR CARS and TRUCKS. Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer! Running or Not!1888-416-2208 DONATE A CAR - SAVE A CHILD'S LIFE! Timothy Hill Children's Ranch: Helping Abused and Neglected Children in NY for Over 30 Years. Please Call 1-800-936-4326. DONATE VEHICLE: RECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPONS. National Animal Welfare Foundation. Support NO KILL Shelters. Help Homeless Pets. Free Towing, TAX DEDUCTIBLE, NON-RUNNERS Accepted 1-888-333-3848 DONATE YOUR CAR to CANCER FUND of AMERICA to help SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS. Tax Deductible. Next Day Towing. Receive Vacation Voucher. Call 7 Days 1-800-835-9372 DONATE YOUR Car! Civilian Veterans & Soldiers Help Support Our U.S. Military Troops 100% Volunteer Free same Day Towing. Tax Deductible. Call and Donate Today! 1-800-471-0538 TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951
TRUCKS 1998 F250 Super Duty V10 with Fisher plow. 518-624-2580. $6,500
HEAVY EQUIPMENT 1986 CHEVROLET C30 1 Ton Dump Truck. 69,000 miles. $3200 OBO. 518-532-9894.
2009 CHEVROLET Silverado 3500 H/D 4WD, 9700m Excellent condition DUMPBODY,BLIZZARD PLOW $35,000 OBO (518) 321-2974
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
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1971 SOUTHWIND Motor Home 27', sleeps , self contained generator, air condition, micro oven, everything works. Firm $3500. 518494-3215. 1993 CHEVY Horizon RV Automatic, sleeps 4, gas stove & heater, gas/electric refrigerator, A/C, toilet. New brakes, tires & battery. Asking $4000 OBO. 518-2513449. 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. Rebuilt front to rear. 2,500w inv. & refrig. $10k OBO. 518-546-7120. 2000 HOLIDAY Rambler Alumascape 5th Wheel Camper, fully loaded, 2 slides, clean. Low NADA value $14,605. Selling for $9,000. 518-585-6913,
SNOWMOBILES
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that effective March 15, 2012, all Town roads in the Town of Chester, Warren County, NY, will be closed to vehicles with a weight load in excess of 6 tons, as per Section 1660 1660 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, until such time as roads are no longer posted. Jason Monroe, Highway Superintendent NE2/25/12-1TC-21651 AJ-2/25/12-1TC-21651
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CENTURY 6’ Truck Cap has 3 sliding windows w/screens. Also bedliner. Excellent condition. $1100 value, asking $500. 518-5467913. ROLL TOP Tonneau cover, fits Chevy S-10 or a small truck with a box, 56" (inside) $99.00. 518-523-9456 STUDDED SNOW Tires Two new condition studded Firestone Winterforce snow tires, 215/70R 14, mounted and balanced on Ford Aerostar rims, $85 each. 518-5855267 or 410-833-4686.
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BOATS 14’ ADIRONDACK Guide Boat complete w/trailer, oars, cover & cherry caned seats. Never been used. $5500 firm. 518-642-9576.
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1978 FIAT Spider Convertible, classic, running condition, garage stored. Asking $6,000 will accept offers. 518-668-2638 CLEAN SWEEP and free yourself from those unwanted items. (Up to 15 words $29)
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