APRIL 2012 Complete Issue
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APRIL 2012 Complete Issue
SERVING THE APRIL 2012 Our 31 st SACANDAGA VALLEY & BEYOND REACHING OVER 30,000 READERS VOLUME 31 # 8 Year of Service To The Sacandaga Valley edinburgnewsletter.com Page 2 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM The Edinburg Newsletter Comes To You FREE Courtesy Of Our Advertisers Our Mailing Address Is EDINBURG NEWSLETTER 819 North Shore Rd. Hadley, NY 12835 Phone & Fax 863-2075 or NEW E-Mail Address is: [email protected] www.edinburgnewsletter.com April 2012 ADVERTISING RATES 1/8 Page - $30 1/4 Page - $55 3/8 Page - $80 1/2 Page - $100 3/4 Page - $145 Full Pg. - $180 Call For Contract Prices The Newsletter Ad & Copy Deadline is the 17th of Every Month Please Call The Newsletter or E-mail it to us at: [email protected] Thanx! original watercolors Robert E. Stangle 184 Harris Road Broadalbin, New York 12025 (518) 883-3608 iew Lakev Rd. d. 10 R wy.1 Village of Broadalbin Harris Rd. Goodmote Rd. Hatzenbuhler Rd. H Co. Original Watercolors Adirondack Foothill Scenes Studio Open by Appointment or Chance Stop by Early Featuring Premiun Fruit Wines & Wine Making Supplies & Gifts Open: Wed-Sat 11-5 Sun 12-5 or by Appointment 5140 Bliss Rd., Galway 2 Miles East on Cty Rte.45 ~ Right on Bliss Free Tours & Tastings 518 882-6310 April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Page 3 april 2012 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Mon 2 Thurs 5 Fri 13 Tues 17 Thurs19 Sun 24 Thurs26 Fri 27 Edinburg School Board Meeting 6pm Ed Zoning Board 7pm Sacandaga Seniors Ed Historical Society 7pm Ed Town Board 6:30pm Happy Easter Ed Planning Board Sacandaga Seniors May Sat 5 Fishing Contest see page 57 Tongue & Groove Knotty Pine Plywood, Moulding, Furring Pressure Treated Lumber Dimensional Lumber Finish Pine Lumber Insulation & Siding Windows & Doors Full Service Large Inventory for Your Building Needs Paint, Stain & Paint Sundries Nails, Screws, Nuts & Bolts Docks and Dock Hardware Plumbing , Hand Tools Hardware, Electrical Roofing Materials Masonry Products Tel. (518)863-4337 or 863-4624 Fax 863-4976 96 Northville Road Edinburg, NY 12134 Visit us at www.brownelllumber.com or Email to [email protected] Hours Mon-Sat 7:30-4:00 Page 4 April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM DON KING SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Service, Parts & Repair of all 2 & 4 Cycle Engines Fast, Reliable Service at a Price you can afford! 730 Military Road, Town of Day Birthdays Anniversaries Happy Birthday Joel Edwards, Todd, Elijah, Emma Ludwig, Marge Ludwig, Ryan, Butch Rafus, from The Four Corners Gang Jay - Thinking of you today & everyday. April 1st would have been your birthday. Love Four Corners Gang 518-863-2739 15% Senior Citizen Discount Opening April 13th & Specializing in Window Treatments Blinds, Shades, Drapes, Valances, Reupholstering & Home Furnishings A Collection of Women’s Clothing and accessories combined with antique furniture, design accessories & gifts In Home Service and Consultation Available Something For Everyone Just Because...You’re Worth It 142 North Main St., Northville, NY • (518) 863-6802 • Reopens Mid-April - Call For Hours Downs Roofing Specializing in Residential Shingles New Roofs Roof Repairs Flashing Repairs Modified Rolled Roofs Gutter Cleaning All Roofing Done By Hand Nailing No Air Guns 28 Years Experience Dr. Mike Tirella Chiropractor B.S.D.C. C.C.S.P. 301 Bridge St., Northville, NY 28 Years Experience in Albany No insurance? No problem! Reasonable rates! Office hours: Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-5 Sat. by appointment David Downs We target Back Pain 863-1069 call 863-6525 anytime 146 Hampton Point Rd. Mayfield NY April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Spaghetti Dinner On Page 5 Hadley Maple in April Festival Saturday April 28, 2012 4pm to 7pm Looking For Vendors Offering Crafts, Art, Local Produce, Meats & Cheese, Wines, Non-Profit Organizations & Businesses Advertising their Services. At the Saturday April 28, 2012 9 am – 4 pm Providence Fire Department Hagadorn Station 7171 Fish House Road Register for a 10’x15’ space $25. WellAdvertised & Visible Event – Car, Truck, & Cycle Show and Swap Meet, French Toast Breakfast, Music, Kids’ Activities, Food, Bounce Houses, Bicycle & Train rides, Hobby Train displays, and Pet Parade. Vendor application: www. HadleyBusinessAssociation.net Eat in or take out Dinners are $6.00 each Please come out and enjoy a nice dinner and support your local fire department Thank you for your support Ad & Copy Deadline is the 17th of Every Month LaPorts Bait Shop Phone : (518)Bait 863-8672 Shop LaPorts Hours: Spring – Summer 6 am – 8 :30 pm Phone Fall :– (518) Winter863-8672 6 am- 6 pm Hours: Spring – Summer 6 am – 8 :30 pm& Sinker Live Bait,Poles,Reels,Tackle,Nets,Hook,Line Fall – Winter 6 am- 6 pm 11 Sinclair Rd., Edinburg, NY Live Bait,Poles,Reels,Tackle,Nets,Hook,Line Email : [email protected]& Sinker Email : [email protected] or [email protected] [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/laportsbaitshop/ House Demolition - Cellar Excavation - Complete Septic Systems Tree Cutting - Land Clearing - Stump Removal - Septic Pumping Drain Fields - Dry Wells - All Types of Driveways - Crushed Stone Water Lines Buried - Top Soil - Sand & Grave - Mason Work Poured Concrete Foundations Installed & Repairedl - Fill Retaining Walls - Fuel Tanks Installed & Removed Retaining Walls Lawns Installed Seed or Sod Page 6 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM April 2012 Maple in April Festival April 27-29, 2012 - Along Rockwell Street, Hadley and Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY The sweet scent of maple sap boiling delights the senses and the thought of real maple syrup poured over a stack of French toast and Oscar’s Smokehouse sausage makes your mouth water for the Maple in April Festival to begin. There are plenty of family-friendly events happening at the 8th annual Maple in April Festival April 27- 29, 2012. The event kicks off on Friday evening along Main Street, Lake Luzerne at the Rockwell-Harmon House & Visitor Center with a recipe cooking contest where all entries must contain maple. Listen to storyteller Betty Cassidy tell tales of maple sugaring and other farm stories, at the H-L Public Library. Then join Chris Shaw for an hour of folk music around the Adirondack Folk School’s Amphitheater & fire pit where we can roast marshmallows before heading home for the evening. Saturday is packed with activities galore. Breakfast is ready at 8a.m. Getting a whiff of maple sausage cooking on the grill will lead you to the Wilder’s Sugar Shack just over the railroad tracks on Rockwell Street. Wheels on the … car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and train go round and round on their way to the Smead Memorial Park for the Lil’ Sugar Car, Truck & Cycle Show and Flea Market & Swap Meet. The wheels of the Saratoga & North Creek Railway will transport bicycle and cyclist north to Thurman to pedal back to Hadley. Those wishing to cross the trestle spanning the Sacandaga River may ride south to Corinth. We say “All aboard for train” enthusiasts - The Upstate Model Railroaders club will set up their displays and allow children (young & old) to work the G-scale model trains. Also, Clarke Dunham, Tony award nominated Broadway set designer, will show highlights from his Railroad on Parade Museum in Pottersville. There’s lots of maple goodies and just ‘sweet’ fun for everyone – Crafters, food vendors, music, a pet parade, activities for children, including inflatables and big trucks will be along Rockwell Street. Sunday afternoon activities include a Walking Historic Stroll from the Fourcorners of Rockwell Street and Stony Creek Road. A guide, in period costume will narrate some historic and interesting points while strolling along Rockwell Street, Hadley to Lake Luzerne’s Main Street Historic District. Those wishing to tour the area on bicycle should bring their bicycle and follow the self-tour map outlining points of interest in Hadley and Lake Luzerne. All activities this weekend are family friendly. April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM TO ALL EATERS OF FOOD It has been widely noticed by chain store shoppers in the last year or so that food prices have gone up continuously. There a number of reasons for this including higher costs for diesel fuel, other trucking expenses, weather related disruptions in the production of our food, lengthy droughts in some growing areas, floods financial issues, political issues , and others. Gone are the days when every local community was served by nearby farmers, orchards, dairymen, and butchers. Our foods today typically travel thousands of miles from producer to consumer. But …. What if this “ just in time “ system breaks down at some point? Stores have a limited amount on hand. According to some, about three days. A positive development in recent years has been a resurgence of small local farms which can be a secure and dependable resource in any possible emergency. Most of these farms receive no government aid and therefore are subject to all the risks that agriculture entails. In an effort to smooth out some of this, several ideas have emerged. Consumers have been invited to join the local farm and be a partner in the process of food production. In light of all of this, Hope Valley Farm is offering our “ FARM SHARE PROGRAM ‘ this year. The farm Page 7 partner buys a book of checks that are discounted to $180. Each check is worth $2.00 and can be spent at any Hope Valley Farm Market for any product we sell including vegetables, flowers, plants, and fruit. The total value of the checks is $200. The benefits are: 1. Obtaining our products at a discount 2. No lost product when you are away on Vacation 3. Get Certified Naturally Grown vegetables 4. Help sustain a local, dependable food source 5. Full access to our plant and flower line 6. Program good at any of our market locations Call for any further information 863-4711 Compare Our Value & Quality Hope Valley Farm & Greenhouse 498 Hope Falls Rd. - Hope Falls, NY 12134 Buy from the GROWER who has the extensive variety you want to choose from, the knowledge to advise you about your plants, and who delivers excellent value for your money. Always New Varieties Premium Baskets, Pots & Perennials Enter Drawing For A FREE 10” Hanging Basket Each Week Until May 31st 863-4711 Open Daily 9-7 NOW OPEN Page 8 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM April 2012 NORTHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SVAN’s Artist Exhibit will feature paintings, drawings, and wood engravings by George Dirolff from April 1 – May 25. A reception will be held on Tues, May 8 from 6 to 8 pm. This month Story Time will be held on Thur, Apr 19 at 10 am with Annette Fry. Bring those Michael Burnett, pre-schoolers out to enjoy stories, a snack and a Director 863-6922 fun time. A special evening Story Time led by Amy Metcalf will be held on Tues, April 24 at 6 pm. The Library will change to its Spring and The Friends of the Library are now accepting Summer hours beginning Friday, April 13. At books (hardcovers and paperbacks) for their this time, through August, the library will extend annual July book sale. Items may be brought into Friday hours until 4 pm. the library during regular hours. The Sacandaga Book Club will Hours: Please DO NOT leave boxes or meet on Tuesday, Apr 10 at 10 am April-August bags on the handicap ramp. The in the library’s program room. Jane Monday 9am - Noon Friends do not accept magazines, Borrelli will lead a discussion of “To the Tuesday 9am - 8pm Reader Digest condensed books, Lighthouse” by Virginia Wolff. The Wednesday 9am - 4pm encyclopedias, text books, or items book tells of an English family and their Thursday 9am - 4pm in poor condition. lives prior to World War I, and then Friday 9am - 4pm Watch for these titles to be examines the family ten years later. Saturday 9am - Noon arriving: Books are available at the library and Force of Nature – C J Box the discussion is open to all. In One Person – John Irving Solo singer and songwriter Wyatt Stockwell Oath of Office – Michael Palmer will present his music on Tuesday, April 3 from Fall From Grace – Richard North Patterson 6 to 8 pm in the library’s program room. The Beginner’s Goodbye – Anne Tyler performance is free to the public. ST. ONGE & HOTALING BUILDING CONTRACTORS Inc. NEW CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM HOMES REMODELING ADDITIONS Build to Suit Custom built homes with lots of insulation, glass, wood, stone, tile and workmanship. All for under $100 per foot. Need an addition, dormer, garage, interior or exterior renovation? 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Many Americans, especially older ones, aren’t getting all the nutrition that they need for optimal health. Even people who are overweight fall short on the vitamins, minerals and nutrients they need. Many of the calories that people consume have little nutritional value. Talk to your doctor about the signs of vitamin or mineral deficiencies. 2. Do any of the medications I use affect my appetite or how food tastes? A range of medications can interfere with good nutrition. It is important to discuss what medications Milburt Farm & Greenhouse Spring is upon us early this year. Come see us for your vegetable garden needs. We also have raspberry, blueberry and current bushes, as well as some early blooming perennials. We still carry an extensive selection of herb and flowers. Just north of Route 29 6113 Fish House Road, Galway Phone: 882-9306 www.milburtfarm.com April 2012 you are taking with your doctor. 3. Do any of the medications I’m taking get in the way of absorbing nutrients I need? A variety of prescription drugs can interfere with the body’s ability to absorb vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. 4. I’m not very hungry when I know it’s time to eat. Is that normal for someone my age? There are many reasons why older individuals don’t have a powerful appetite. These individuals are usually less active and their bodies require fewer calories. However, sudden loss of appetite can also be a sign of depression or other serious health problems. 5. Should I consider taking a multivitamin? Experts disagree on whether older Americans should be routinely counseled to take a multivitamin. Many agree that the best way to get your nutrients is from food, not pills. Talk to your doctor before taking any pills. 6. What about other single vitamins or mineral supplements? Some people may need to take an additional supplement of certain nutrients. Such as people who need a vitamin D or calcium supplement. Talk to your doctor before taking any pills. 7. Should I cut back on salt in my diet? If you have hypertension, and even if your blood pressure is at the high end of normal, cutting back on salt may be helpful. Recent evidence shows that the less sodium you consume, the lower your risk. 8. How much alcohol is safe to drink? Studies have shown that moderate amounts of alcohol reduce the risk of heart disease. However, most doctors are reluctant to encourage people to drink because the risks for some can outweigh the benefits. Talk to your doctor about a safe level for you that maximize benefits and minimize risks. 9. Could I cut back on my medication by following a healthier lifestyle? Many older people can cut back on blood pressure, cholesterol or other medication by eating a healthier diet and getting more exercise. Talk to your doctor about whether a healthier lifestyle could mean taking fewer pills. 10. Should I make an appointment with a registered dietician? Doctors understand the importance of a healthy diet, but may not have the time to provide complete dietary counseling. If you have more questions than your doctor has time to answer, ask for a referral to a registered dietitian. For more information, contact your health care provider, Littauer’s Outpatient Nutritional Counseling at 773-5413, or HealthLink Littauer at 736-1120. You can e-mail us at [email protected], see our website at www.nlh.org, or visit our wellness center at 213 Harrison Street Ext. in Johnstown, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. We’re your community health & wellness service of Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home. April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Page 11 BUDDY’S TREE SERVICE COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL Emergency Service Fully Insured ~ Free Estimates Professional & Experienced Quality Tree Care Removal Shaping Cabling Trimming Land Clearing Stump Grinding Serving The Entire Area 696-4210 17 Rice Road, Hadley, NY 12835 Page 12 April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Christian C. Klueg Owner/Real Estate Broker NYS Certified Residential Appraiser W NE W NE 0 Co. Hwy 138, Broadalbin Want a 10 ft. lake permit? This land is not buildable & is land locked, but has 10' lake permit. $7,500 MLS 201204204 272 N. Main St. Northville 3 BR, 1.5 BA, sunny kitchen, built-in china cabinet. 2 car garage! Commercial location! $82,500 MLS 201125226 1027 Tennantville Rd. Northville 441 S. First St. Northville 2BR, 1BA w/ 2 fireplaces! LR/ DR, large family room, patio. Has 10' lake permit on GS Lake! $115,000 MLS 201203969 W W NE Newer 3 BR, 2 BA double wide near Northville. 2 fireplaces! Large shed. LOW taxes! $119,900 MLS 201129856 7 Degolia Rd. Edinburg 2 acres! Yr. round w/ 10’ lake access nearby. Barn with electric, garage, shed. Low Taxes! $89,900 MLS 201200386 121 Mechanic St. Northville Charming 3BR, 1.5BA w/ quiet back yard & enclosed porch. New siding, 4 yr. old roof! $104,900 MLS 201122216 Two Family! NE 331 S. First St. Northville 3BR close to school, shopping & library. Gas FP, large porch, fenced backyard, 1 car garage. $123,500 MLS 201203053 182 White Birch Rd. Northville 3BR, 1.5BA ranch in the country! +-5.17 acres, FP, enclosed porch, patio, deck, shed & 2 car garage. $137,500 MLS 201203006 In Sacandaga Park. 3BR, 2BA, plus 2 rooms on 2nd fl. Porches, yard. Near the lake & golf course. $139,900 MLS 201200548 631 Bridge St. Northville 2 family with open porch & view of Great Sacandaga Lake! Walk to school & N’ville’s amenities! $145,000 MLS 201117948 118 Hemlock Ter. Northville 3BR 1.5BA, new kitchen & baths, HDwood flrs, Join Northville Lake Beach Assoc. $165,000 MLS 201127516 1379 Co. Hwy 110, Broadalbin Furnished 3 season lakeside 3 BR cottage w/ 50 ft. beach on GSL right off the deck! $217,900 MLS 201030479 597 Bunker Hill Rd N’hampton 3BR, 1BA lakeside cottage. Panoramic lake view w/ 12' permit just out the front door. $218,000 MLS 201129972 Hewn 3BR log cabin w/ 2 FPs, open concept, wood flrs, porch! 10 ft. on Great Sacandaga Lake. $229,000 MLS 201129122 153 McKinley Ave. Northampton W NE 383 Co. Hwy. 113, Northville 20 yr. old 3BR, 2BA modular, full basement, 1 car detached garage & 2 car carport. +1 Acre $165,000 MLS 201202784 W W NE 556 S. Shore Rd. Edinburg 4 BR, 1.5 BA w/ 149' lakefront on GSL! Sunsets & deep water access! Newer roof. Low taxes! $295,999 MLS 201200360 W 129 Pine Lane Northville Heated in-ground pool, 160' on Northville Lake & 10' permit on nearby GS Lake. 3/4BR, FP. $325,000 MLS 201127326 477 Seven Hills Rd. Northampton NE 105 Lake Dr. Northville Immaculate 3BR, 2BA ranch w/ 100' lakeside on N’ville Lake w/ dock. New roof, furnace & more! $375,000 MLS 201203835 621 Main St. Northville 4BR, 3 BA on GS Lake! 100' lakeside, sunsets & deep water! Walk to town! 1 hr. to Albany! $377,500 MLS 201117385 123 Highwind Lane, Mayfield 200' lakeside on Mayfield Lake! 3BR, 2.5BA Adirondack log cabin, 4.7 acres. Private setting. $395,000 MLS 201204132 0 Deming Ave. Day Adirondack 2BR, 1BA cottage w/ (2) 10' lake permits. Post & beam construction. Extra mobile home. $139,900 MLS 201120532 112 Division St. Northville Well maintained, 6 Unit apt. rental. Each apt 2BR, 1BTH. Great investment opportunity. $245,000 MLS 201125318 256 Ridge Rd. Northville 11 year old 4BR, 2BA ranch! Heated 2 car attached garage, full basement & more! 3.8 acres! $242,000 MLS 201113456 W NE NE 174 Lakeside Dr. Mayfield Great lake view! 70 ft. lakeside on GS Lake. 3BR, 1.5BA, walkout bsmt. Sale includes 2 parcels. $399,000 MLS 201203811 146 Vunk Rd. Ext. Broadalbin 100 ft. lakeside GS Lake! +-3000 sq. ft. remodeled 4BR, 2.5BA, porch, new roof & more! $549,000 MLS 201203270 Listings are believed to be accurate, but not warranted. “As For Me and My House, We Will Serve The Lord” Joshua 24:15 April 2012 Barbara A. Klueg Linda Putman Cynthia Gifford Ronald Royal 518.774.3610 518.332.2418 518.669.4481 518.924.7661 Licensed Salesperson Associate Broker Nicholas Capece Michael Palmerino 518.727.7635 518.848.4904 Licensed Salesperson Page 13 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Licensed Salesperson Associate Broker Darci Miller Licensed Salesperson 518.859.8210 Sarah Cox Associate Broker Licensed Salesperson Brian Miller Joanna Olson 518.866.9267 518.461.4294 Licensed Salesperson cmkandassociates.com Look for this new billboard below! 518.774.3066 Associate Broker Russell Klippel Christine McCoy 518.461.0696 518.848.7425 Licensed Salesperson Lynne Paul Licensed Salesperson 518.935.0735 Associate Broker David Godden Licensed Salesperson 518.810.9603 Adam Reimers Licensed Salesperson 518.774.5226 Jamie Sittner Licensed Salesperson 518.321.1289 CMK & Associates Real Estate BUYERS SEMINARS Thinking about buying a home? Want to have a better grasp on the market, financing, and what to expect in the buying process? Attend a Class! April 23rd or May 7th Starts at 6 pm at CMK Real Estate Office 3727 St. Hwy. 30, Amsterdam (South of Vail Mills roundabout) At our FREE seminar, you can expect to learn about: The current market and how that effects you as a buyer Financing 5 things all buyers should know Why to use a REALTOR Answers to your real estate question CMK & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE \ Attend an informational seminar with CMK and Associates and receive Four CMK Offices to Serve You Better Over 26 Million Dollars Sold in Volume in 2011 Member of Greater Capital Association of Realtors Capital Region MLS, Fulton County MLS, Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS Professional Advertising & Service Knowledge of the Market Buyer Representation Up to $1000 cash back at closing when you buy a house and have CMK and Associates Real Estate representation (Terms & conditions apply, call for details) Must RSVP to attend. Call Jamie Philo @ 518.863.8904 Limited seating available. Refreshments will be served, seminar will last 1 hour & 15 minutes. Announcing 4th CMK Office to Open April 1st! 2855A NYS Rte. 30, Speculator, NY 518.883.8904 518.399.8903 518.863.8904 518.548.8904 3727 State Highway 30 Amsterdam, NY 12010 818 Saratoga Road Burnt Hills, NY 12027 122 Bridge Street Northville, NY 12134 2855A NYS Route 30 Speculator, NY 12108 (South of Jct. 29/30 Vail Mills) (Route 50) (PO Box 276) (PO Box 24) “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 Page 14 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM April 2012 Ask The Real Estate Professional What is the difference between a co-borrower and a co-signer on a loan? Do they have the same rights and responsibilities? If you’re applying for an FHA home loan, you aren’t forced to apply and be responsible for the debt all by yourself-FHA rules allow a co-borrower or cosigner to apply alongside the borrower. Having a co-borrower or co-signer may improve the FHA loan applicant’s chances of getting approved for the mortgage. Using a co-borrower or co-signer is also a way for a borrower with established credit to help a less established co-borrower become a home Looking For Vendors Offering Crafts, Art, Local owner under the proper circumstances. Produce, Meats & Cheese, Wines, Non-Profit In the eyes of the FHA and your lender, these are Organizations & Businesses Advertising their two separate things. Co-signers don’t have the same Services. benefits as co-borrowers, though they may share the Saturday April 28, 2012 9 am – 4 pm same responsibilities in many cases. Register for a 10’x15’ space $25. Well-Advertised The FHA official sites says, “Co-borrowers & Visible Event – Car, Truck, & Cycle Show take title to the property and are obligated on the and Swap Meet, French Toast Breakfast, mortgage note and must also sign the security Music, Kids’ Activities, Food, Bounce Houses, instrument The co-borrower’s income, assets, Bicycle & Train rides, Hobby Train displays, liabilities and credit history are considered in and Pet Parade. Vendor application: www. determining credit worthiness.” HadleyBusinessAssociation.net That isn’t the same as the FHA requirements for a co-signer, who does not have interest in the property purchased with an FHA insured Thomas J. Real Estate, Inc. mortgage. Even so, the co-signer does have responsibility on the loan. 78 Northville Rd - Edinburg, NY The FHA states, “Co-signers do not hold ownership interest in a property, but are liable for repaying the obligation and must sign all [email protected] documents with the exception of the security www.thomasjrealestate.com instruments. The co-signers income, assets, Registered HUD Broker liabilities and credit history are considered in determining credit worthiness for the mortgage and the co-signer must complete and sign the loan application.” Co-borrowers or co-signers can’t have financial interest in the property-meaning they can’t own the property or borrow with the owner. The same rule applies to the builder, real estate agent any, “interested parties” that could profit from the sale of the home. That said, the FHA does provide an exception to this rule, which states; “Exceptions may be granted if the seller and co-borrower/co-signer is related to the owner by blood, marriage or law.” Information provided by Thomas J. McGroder, ABR, GRI, Thomas J. Real Estate, Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker, registered HUD Broker. Page 3 of 6 Hadley Maple in April Festival Phone: 518-863-4691 Vacant Land Owners We currently have a supply of buyers looking for vacant land. From lots to acreage with or without lake access permits. If you are interested in selling your land give us a call. April 2012 Page 15 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Northville Village: Main Street Established Restaurant & Inn w/reputation for fine dining. Upper level features 6 rental suites. Restaurant seats 68 &; Bar/Lounge seats 48. Outside dining deck, Property adjoins Northville Waterfront Park. Turnkey & Fully Equipped. Any reasonable offer accepted. Northville Lakeside LS101 N’thampton $ 175,000. Reduced RS116 $625,000. $ 79,000. Hope LS116 N’thampton $ 89,000. LA112 Day $ 89,900. GSL Lakeside 149 Lakeview Ave. 3 BR, manufactured home w/addition, vinly siding, metal roof.. 18’ beach with dock. LA103 N’thampton $ 849,000. Pine Avenue 3BR, furnished, open floor plan, pine interior, wood stove, secluded setting, 10’ beach LF106 Day $ 159,900 GSL Lakefront GSL Lakeside GSL Lake Access Smith Beach Road Cozy rustic cottage w/sleeping loft & porch. 100’ beach. RS102 Edinburg $ 179,000. 218 County Hwy 113 Family Compound/ rental property 4 Mobile Homes in good condition + garage, shed, on 6+ acres, Pond, many xtras. Possible Financing LA111 Edinburg $239,000. GSL Lake Access 116 Rice Road 3 BR Log Home nestled in the pines on quiet country road, wood & pellet stoves. Low taxes owner financing LA115 Edinburg $ 114,500 105 Juergen Point Rd. 6 BR, 3.5 BA, in-ground pool, wood/tile floors, garage, adjoins golf course, Assoc. beach RS114 Northville Area $ 167,000 North Shore Road 3+/- acres w/232’ road frontage, lake views, 35’ 1988 Citation 5th wheel in place, 230’ beach RS106 Northville $ 120,000. GSL Lake Access 72 Lakeside Ave 2 BR Cottage, open floor plan, fireplace, lakeviews, low taxes, nice location, 10’ Beach LA105 Northampton $ 409,000. 492 Northville- Road 2-3 BR Ranch on 18+ acres, walk-out basement, fireplace, Garage, excellent condition LA108 Edinburg $ 245,000. GSL Lake Access 152 South Main Street Rental income property: 3 family home, new upgrades, Prime Northville location. LA109 Broadalbin $ 125,000 GSL Lake Access GSL Lake Access 4 Bradt Hill Rd. Spacious log home, 3BR, 2BA, cathedral ceilings, pine floors, heated garage, walk to private airport, deeded beach rights. 102 Longvue Dr. & 7 Hills Road Almost new, awesome interior, 3BR, 2BA, cathedral ceilings, cherry floors, walkout bsmt, stunning views, 10’ sandy beach 139 Sinclair Rd. 5BR, 2BA, home, open floor plan, finished walk-out bsmt, garage, borders pond, w/190’ Assoc. Beach w/dock 104 Mac Gathan Rd. Charming, upgraded 2-3 BR, knotty pine interior, skylites ,porch, 10’ beach nearby, comes furnished, very good condition. Page 16 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM April 2012 SVAN Workshops April 2012 Page 5 of 6 Vendors Wanted in Broadalbin Vendors are being sought for a Multi-Vendor Flea Market to be held on Sat. May 12th, the day before Mother’s Day. It will be held VFW Post 8690 on Route 29 in Broadalbin from 10am - 6pm. Table fees are $12.00 for inside and $10.00 for a picnic table outside under the pavilion. Tables and chairs will be provided. All tables are available on a first come, first paid basis. Checks made payable to Ladies Auxiliary VFW 8690 should be mailed to P.O. Box 692 Broadalbin, NY 12025 and to please enclosed contact information and email address if applicable. All table rental fees and fund raising activities benefit the Ladies Auxiliary charities, needy veterans and community projects. Contact Joy Canfield with questions at [email protected] Mob bile Ho omes for RE ENT 518-762-16 632, 518--376-3672 ridge Ma anor & Homes, In nc. Woodr 1237 Co ounty High hway 107, Perth, NY 12070 Attractive, A quiet cou untry atmo osphere 2 Bd. Rm. & 3 Bd. Rm m. In ncludes Washer W & Dryer D No N Pets Lots L with concrete pads availa able New N and Us sed homes s FOR SALE E April 4 (Wed), April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 (all Thursdays) Spring Painting Class 1 – Acrylics/Oils Constance Dodge, Dodge House Lakeside Gallery Students (beginners and those with some experience) will explore the versatility of acrylic paint which can be manipulated to look like oil or to appear like the washes of watercolor. Students with a foundation in oils, and who have those supplies, are welcome to use that medium in class. Themes from everyday life as viewed in still life or landscape will serve as subject matter to inspire each student. Emphasis will be on composition, the language of color, dramatic light, spatial relationships and painting techniques. 6 sessions, max 12 participants, age 16- adult. 6 – 9 pm, Edinburg Community Center, 47 Military Rd, Edinburg Cost: SVAN member $65, non-member $70 Contact Connie Dodge 518: 863-2201 for a supplies list prior to class. April 21 (Saturday) Gourd Sculpting II Michelle Heavner In this second of two gourd workshops, students deepen their knowledge as they return to design, tool use and safety. Participants will produce a hand crafted gourd with either a traditional Native American design or a design of their own choosing, completed by finishes and painting techniques to achieve the desired look. 9am – 4pm. Bring a lunch. BCON Corner, 99 N Main, Northville Cost: SVAN member $40, nonmember $45. Supplies: $15 Contact: Michelle Heavner 518: 863-2134 April 24 and 25 (Tuesday and Wednesday) Hearth Basket Laura Ginter, Basket Thyme Studio This basket (suitable for beginners) is excellent as a magazine, paper or kindling container hearthside or for towels, linens, etc. It is made using flat, oval and round reed of various colors and features a beautiful handle. 2 sessions, 8 am – 4 pm. Bring a lunch. Min 3, max 5 students. Hope Valley Lodge, 163 Hope Valley Rd, Hope Cost: SVAN member $45, non-member $50. Supplies: $20 Contact; Laura Ginter 518:863-4145, [email protected] April 27 and 28 (Friday and Saturday) Rustic Frame Jim Schreiner, Great Sacandaga Design Birch bark picture frames and mirrors have graced Adirondack camps and cabins for centuries. This is a class for beginners to take advantage of the fine skills of this woodworking professional. Participants will select a frame and learn techniques associated with the glue method, selecting and cutting bark and twigs and framing. 2 Sessions: 9 am - 4 pm Bring a lunch. Min 3, max 6 participants BCON Corner, 99 N Main, Northville Cost: SVAN member $115, non-member $120. All materials included. Contact: Jim Schreiner 518: 696- 7065 Contact instructor for workshop information. Visit www.svanarts.org for details & registration. Tuition on line by PayPal, or download form and mail with check to SVAN, PO Box 660, Northville, NY 12134, attn Mary Ann Evans Call Arlene Rambush 863-8647 or Lauren Gritsavage 863-6444 for additional information. April 2012 Page 17 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM The Brownell Lumber Co. dock system works good . . . . Any Time of Year !!!! 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They hope to begin pouring concrete for the decking in May. Burn Ban The Department of Environmental ban on open burning is in effect from March 15th until May 15th. Please contact DEC if you have any questions. LL Bean Bootmobile LL Bean Company will celebrate their 100th anniversary this year. They will be sending a “Bootmobile” around the country to different communities where they will give away products. A local resident has made the town aware of the project and we have written to LL Bean to request that Edinburg be included in their stops. Local Law # 1-2012 BINGO Before After Basement Waterproofing Basement Finishing Basement Structural Repairs trol Basement Humidity & Mold Con 5,264 Basement Escape Windows See Why eowners Hom rk o Y w e ...and Nasty Crawl Spaces too! n s! chose U The Town Board has adopted Local Law # 1 of 2012 which will authorize the town to issue permits to authorized organizations to hold Bingo events as a fund raiser. The law is subject to a mandatory referendum at least 60 days after adoption. The Town Board has set the date for the referendum as Tuesday May 1, 2012. The referendum is tentatively scheduled to be held at the Community Center from 12:00 until 8:00pm. All registered voters will be eligible to vote. 2012 Event Calendar ! Interest Free FInAncIng Act now! 518-371-9621 AdirondackBasement.com The calendar of events we have received to date is posted on the town web site at www.edinburgny.com. April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Page 19 Northville Rotary Grows “Service Above Self” The Northville Rotary Support the Northampton Emergency Squad Northville Rotarians have supported the Northampton Emergency Squad for the past three years. This year we increased our donation and President Jim Casey presented EMT Eric Shumaker with a check for $300 at our March 8th meeting.. Bob Anderson, our Woodworking and Art Show Chair offered the Northampton Emergency Squad a table at the show July 2022 in Northville to help them raise money and recruit volunteers. This is a vital service to our community. Even members of the Rotary have needed their assistance and were very grateful to them for their professional and knowledgeable life saving skills! Rotary meets each Thursday, 5:30 at the Sport Island Pub. Come join us! Rotarians Theo Horesco. Bob Anderson, President James Casey, Linda Kinum and Tom McGroder present a check to Eric Shumaker of the Northampton Emergency Squad. DISCOUNT FUEL OIL & PROPANE WWW.GALWAYCOOP.COM 24 Hour Service Join over 5,000 members of the Galway Co-op.com LLC with over 3,000,000 gallons of negotiating power. Our collective goal is to provide Co-op members with an exclusive discount price program for various products and services. We hope that you join our group and continue to be a member for many years to come. 882-5445 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5 Page 20 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM INDEPENDENT BUILDERS Matt Brucker 863-4871 863-2779 Camp’s Jacked & Leveled April 2012 The Pastels of Old Forge Juror of Selections, Alain Picard, PSA., has completed the jurying process for the Eight Annual Northeast National Pastel Exhibition. Constance Dodge’s new pastel painting entitled “Safe Harbor” has been selected for display in this prestigious exhibit. The show will be on view from May12 through June 30, 2012 in the beautiful new Arts Center in Old Forge. An opening reception for the artists and their guests will be held on May 11th. Dodge has shown her work in New York City for twenty three years and continues to exhibit throughout the Capital and Adirondack Regions. More of her pastel painting can be seen at B.J.S. Gallery at the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, the SVAN Gallery at the Vails Mills Visitors Center (weekends only until summer), and at her own studio, The Dodge House Lakeside Gallery on the Great Sacandaga Lake. See her website, www. ConstanceADodge.com for all events and updates. Piers Installed ~ Sills Replaced Structural Supports & Bracing Barn & Garage Repairs Foundations Repaired Trailers Releveled Building & Remodeling All Types of Home Improvements Top Soil ~ Gravel & Stone ~ Mulch 25 Years Experience Fully Insured ~ Free Estimates 518-848-1556 Craig Digging A Dream! “We Do It All - 7 Days A Week” BEFORE YOU DECIDE.. CALL US! 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Friday April 13 Learn to Use a Scroll Saw & Make a Wooden Puzzle. CRN20184. 1 Day. Fridays & Saturdays, April 13 &14, & 20&21 Carve an Adirondack Loon with Walt LeClair. CRN20177. Four days. Saturday April 14 Cathedral Window Quilt with Sandy Collins. CRN20125. Half day Saturday & Sunday, April 14&15 Gourd Art with Carol Maher. CRN20159. Two half days. Tuesdays, April 17 through May 22 Beginning Bluegrass Banjo. CRN20189. Six 2-hour sessions. Saturday & Sunday, April 21&22 Make a Drawknife with Michael McCarthy. CRN20167. Two days. Sunday, April 22 Woodworking Hand Tools – Basics. CRN20180. 1 day. Saturday April 28 Make Your Own Chinese Hot Pot Tongs. CRN20168. One day. Hand Quilting Workshop with Sandy Collins. CRN20126. Half day. Photography- ‘Perfect Pictures’ with Carl Heilman II. CRN20174. 1 day. 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Dick Solberg, the renowned Sun Mountain Fiddler, brings his foot-stompin’ brand of mountain music to Wells, Sunday, April 22, at 2 p.m, at the Wells Community Hall. The free, family-oriented program is sponsored by the Virginia Hosley Free Library (a.k.a. Wells Library). The hall is located on Main Street in the heart of Wells. Classically trained on piano and violin, Solberg fell in love with country fiddling as a young man and committed a long and colorful career to bringing oldtime, Celtic, bluegrass and Cajun music to audiences around the globe. As a solo performer or with a band, he has performed in such wideflung locales as Scotland, China, the Caribbean and Egypt, as well as on public radio and television. There will be refreshments following the performance. The concert is the library’s fourth event in its “Weathering the Winter Woes” 2012 series. Partial support is provided by a grant from NY State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant program, administered in Hamilton County by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts in Blue Mountain Lake. AUTOMATIC STANDYBY GENERATORS Generac automatic standby generators provide peace of mind for you and your family. Call today to schedule a free home survey. We will help you find the right Generac product for your needs. Authorized Dealer Factory Certified Technician Sales and Installation Generator Servicing Annual Maintenance (518) 853-8533 April 2012 Page 23 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Dick Solberg and the Sun Mountain Band Coming to Northville Dick Solberg, the Sun Mountain Fiddler, and his band will be performing in the Northville Central School Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. Jointly sponsored by the Sacandaga Task Force for Senior Living and the Sacandaga Valley Arts Network, the concert will kick off a fund raising campaign to support the development of a senior housing project in Northville. Dick Solberg was classically trained on the piano and violin but when he encountered “fiddling” in styles like old-timey, bluegrass, Celtic, and Cajun, he was hooked. His professional career started in 1976, when he fiddled on the streets in places like Ann Arbor, Michigan; Provincetown, Cape Cod; and Coconut Grove, Florida; it has continued across America, in the Caribbean (25 winter seasons in St. Thomas) and at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland; on the Great Wall of China; and the American University in Cairo. When he returns from his winter home in St. Thomas he resides in an old wooden Grange Hall in Fort Plain. Concertgoers will have the opportunity to enjoy a lively evening of “New England Country Bluegrass Reggae Folk Irish Cajun original funny music” and a few jokes and have the satisfaction of knowing they are supporting a good cause. You won’t want to miss this concert! Tickets are on sale at Colorful Collections, Klippels Kozy Korner, Fullers Corner Store and the Fulton County Regional Chamber. Tickets can also be purchased through PayPal at stfsl.org. For more information, or if you are a senior needing a ride to the concert, call the STFSL answering service in the Northville Village Hall at 8634040 ext. 42. Leave your name, your phone number, and the reason for your call and a Task Force representative will return your call within a day. HYDESRVANDBOATS.COM Sta rtin 11,4 g at 95 $ SINCE 1949 WE STILL SELL RV PARTS & TRAILER HITCHES! 64 BLUE BARNS RD. REXFORD NY 12148 (518) 399-2880 6 Miles West of Clifton Park Northway Exit 9 Page 24 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM STFSL’s Red Rooster Café Upcoming Events You may attend Red Rooster Programs without attending the meal. Feel free to come for the program, or bring a bag lunch and join us! Programs are held Thursdays at the Red Rooster Café (Pink Chicken) at the corner of Bridge and Main Sts. Northville. Chair Yoga taught by Ony Antonucci is held each Thurs. from 10:30 to 11:30. Aerobics with Ony is held every Tuesday at 1 pm. Cost of either class is $5 per week or 6 sessions for $25. You may join at any time. April 5th OFA Congregate Meal 11:30-12:30 Beef Stew with Carrots, Onions, and Potatoes, Baking Powder Biscuit, Orange. Red Rooster Program at 12:30 Michael Burnett from the Northville Library will discuss “E-Readers”. We will also celebrate all April birthdays. April 12th OFA Congregate Meal 11:30-12:30 Turkey Divan in Broccoli Sauce, Egg Noodles, Sonoma Blend Vegetables, White Bread, Gelatin Red Rooster Program at 12:30 The Sacandaga Garden Club will present on “When April 2012 and How to Plant and Seed Starting” Everyone in attendance will plant seeds in pots to take home for their summer gardens. April 19th OFA Congregate Meal 11:30-12:30 Cream of Potato Soup with Cheese and Bacon, Hot Dog and Baked Beans, Hot Dog Roll, Fruited Gelatin Red Rooster Program at 12:30 Susan Owen will speak about her family’s experiences with “The Expatriation Act: Women’s Marital Rights in the Early 20th Century” April 26th OFA Congregate Meal 11:30-12:30 Hamburger Cabbage Casserole, White Rice, Three Bean Salad, White Bread, Yogurt Freeze Red Rooster Program at 12:30 Cindy Bartlett, Public Health Nurse, Fulton Co. Public Health will discuss “Adult Immunizations”. (Rescheduled from 3/1/12) Call Fulton County OFA at 736-5650 to make lunch reservations. If you are unable to attend the lunch, please call OFA by 9 am to cancel your meal! If the OFA meal site is closed, there will be no program that day. A swap table is available at the Red Rooster Café each week. Bring a used book, magazine, or puzzle to swap with others. Additional information about STFSL can be found online at STFSL.org. ROBERTS BUILDING and REMODELING LLC FREE ESTIMATES ~ FULLY INSURED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Ken 863-8089 ~ Jason 863-2233 Driveways ~ Sidewalks ~ Parking Lots Backhoe Work ~ Grading Sand & Stone ~ Screened Top Soil 25 GARY COLSON Electrical Contractor All Types Of Electrical Work Fully Insured Free Estimates North Shore Rd., Edinburg 863-8432 April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Page 25 GoPro 3.99 700 + FREE HD HERO2! 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The public is welcome at a reception for this prolific artist to be held on May 8th from 6 to 8 P.M. Dirolf will give a talk about his work at 7 p.m. Dirolf’s show will include wood engraving, paintings and drawings. He demonstrates his love of nature and realism, spending much time in the Adirondacks for inspiration. Dirolf was a graphic artist before starting a career as a high school art teacher in Bethlehem, NY. He has shown his work throughout the region and at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Maple in April Festival Submitted by Susan Wilder, Hadley Business Association event coordinator On April 28 the All aboard for Trains flag will fly above the open doors of the Hadley Town Hall, 4 Stony Creek Road, Hadley inviting all hobby train enthusiasts a hand at the controls of the G scale model trains. Railroads on Parade, Clarke Dunham’s set design nomination for a Tony award will also be on display. The Saratoga & North Creek Railway will be at the Hadley / Luzerne Train Stop, 4113 Rockwell Street to board passengers for roundtrip rides. A scenic train ride across the Sacandaga River Train Trestle departs at 12:45 p.m. Those wanting to add some exercise to their train ride may enjoy boarding at 10:30 a.m. with their bicycles for a ride north to Thurman and return by bicycling to Hadley. It’s a 17 mile bicycle ride along the Hudson River on Warren County route 2 and Saratoga County route 1. Pre-paid Saratoga & North Creek Railway ticket vouchers (North to Thurman or South to Corinth) are $12 each and may be purchased by reserving with Sher at 518-654-2519. Get on board for a whistle-stop experience at the 2012 Maple in April Festival the last weekend of April. For more information about the weekend events click on www. HadleyBusinessAssociation.net . Post & Beam Homes Residential Homes Solar Heating Design Garages Remodeling Kitchen & Baths Tile & Hardwood Decks, Docks Stairs *Fully insured with NYS Workmens Comp & Liability (518) 863-4175 www.brownellconstruction.com (518) 774-4780 “If you can dream it - we can build it!” April 2012 Page 27 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Sacandaga Woodworkers by Gary Spencer Our March meeting was a presentation and critique to the Chapter from the group of members who are constructing the items that were to be raffled off at Showcase. There were two items one a Cherry mirror with two drawers and a second a commorative flag box also made of Cherry. Actually the team making these projects was very busy since we made several duplicates of these pieces for other local charities to use as fund raisers. In addition every member made a piece for themselves. The total pieces made was fourteen. Fortunately the Cherry wood was supplied, dried and donated by one of our chapter members. There was great fun and satisfaction felt by our participating members during the process. Our April 11th meeting will be devoted to getting ready for Spring and Summer outdoor activities, specifically fishing. Our program will be about making your own fishing rod out of exotic woods. Our speaker will be Glen Flagler an NWA member and a fishing rod expert. He will cover design, construction, tools, wood, and finishing phases. This program should be extremely interesting, Don’t miss this one! Remember, our regular monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month and begin at 7:00 P.M. at 55 2nd Avenue Mayfield, NY. Our next meeting there will be April 11th. Remember we have door prizes and refreshments are served. For Directions or information contact: Ray Laubenstein 863-6071 Clyde Cheney 661-5138 Gary Spencer 863-6433. 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Here is an update on a few of the issues the SPC is working on: Niagara Mohawk / National Grid Lawsuits Dick Schermerhorn ~ 518-863-8152 [email protected] 112 First Street, Northville FED UP WITH DIRTY CARPETS? Advanced Carpet Cleaning We Do The Job Right $7.95 per room (2 room min.) 7 Day Service ~ 9am-7pm Special Includes Basic Steam Cleaning - Mild Deodorizer Most Furniture Moved Workmanship Guaranteed We Also Offer Deep Scrubbing (heavily soiled areas) DuPont 1 Teflon - 1 year warranty 773-2435 The SPC has been involved, as an intervener, in Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation’s lawsuits against the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District (HRBRRD). Our primary concern with the litigation has been Niagara Mohawk’s contention that the HRBRRD’s Permit System is illegal. We received some welcome news in early March as the U.S. Court of Appeals sided with the SPC and HRBRRD on the legality of the Permit System. Accepting legal arguments raised by attorneys for the Sacandaga Protection Committee and the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision affirming a federal district court’s dismissal of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation’s challenge to the Great Sacandaga Lake Permit System. The Second Circuit’s detailed 43-page decision in the matter of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation v. Hudson River-Black River Regulating District was issued on March 7, 2012 following oral argument in New York City on December 2, 2011. In the case, Niagara Mohawk also sought a refund of more than $5 million in assessments paid to the regulating district plus interest. Niagara Mohawk had also argued that the Federal Power Act preempts virtually all of the regulating district’s activities, including operation of the Great Sacandaga Lake Permit System, maintenance of the watershed, and even flood control. In the underlying district court case, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York (Hon. Norman A. Mordue) dismissed Niagara Mohawk’s claims. On appeal, the Second Circuit again rejected Niagara Mohawk’s preemption claims which would have affected the permit system. Adopting arguments from the Sacandaga Protection Committee’s legal briefs and oral argument, the Second Circuit described Niagara Mohawk’s interpretation of the Federal Power Act as Continued Next Page April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Page 29 Serving Saratoga County & Surrounding Areas All Machine Laid RAM PAVING & SEALCOATING INDUSTRIAL ~ COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL ~ PARKING LOTS DRIVEWAYS ~ TENNIS COURTS COMMERCIAL GRADE SEALER son a e CRACK FILLING S Mud e!! r e H LINE STRIPING Is m a R k Thin ble To PATCHING b u R r r o u F o Y STONE & GRAVEL up n e f f !! Sti y a w FREE ESTIMATES Drive Call Rob 696-5930 Page 30 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM From Previous Page “misguided” and strongly criticized Niagara Mohawk for “misapplying the preemption test” and “again and again . . . mischaracterizing the holdings” of case law interpreting the Federal Power Act. As the power company no longer produces power in the area and merely owns vacant land, the Federal Power Act does not apply by its express terms. Therefore, the Second Circuit affirmed dismissal of the federal preemption claims. Without expressing an opinion on the merits, the court remanded claims concerning the amount of the assessment back to the district court for further consideration. In addition to the case in Federal Court, Niagara Mohawk filed similar lawsuits in State Court. We continue to monitor these lawsuits to be sure the interests of the Permit Holders are protected. HRBRRD Funding Issue/Beneficiaries Study A draft of the long awaited Oak Ridge National Laboratory beneficiaries study for the Conklingville Dam has been published. The report entitled “Draft Report Headwater Benefits Determination Hudson River Basin” presents the findings of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) with respect to the benefit of stream flow regulation (i.e., the Sacandaga River) at downstream power producing facilities. The Sacandaga Protection Committee has been anxiously awaiting the results of this study to determine whether it could impact fees paid by Permit Holders around the lake. Based on the draft report, it does not appear that the Permit Holders will be directly impacted by this study; the recommendations only address the division of costs for the interest, maintenance and depreciation for the District. However, it does not address the monetary shortfall created by the power companies no longer being responsible for the other significant costs of the April 2012 operation of the reservoir, including the payment of property taxes on the land under the lake. The majority of these costs have been assigned to five downstream counties that benefit from flood control. To date, the downstream counties have refused to pay these assessments, and the issue is under appeal in the New York State court system. The SPC considers the apportionment study and cost assessments serious issues and will continue to monitor all of these and other issues as to the effect on the permit holders and our community. We will continue our discussions with our Federal and local elected officials, schools districts and the HRBRRD while working towards a long term solution for funding the HRBRRD. Exclusive Use of Permit Lands The issue of exclusive use of the permit area remains our highest priority. We understand that this is extremely important to all permit holders and without exclusive use, property values around the lake would fall dramatically. The SPC successfully convinced HRBRRD to reinstate the “Exclusive Use” terminology on the permit signs and yearly permit renewals. We continue to be engaged in active threats to exclusive use (i.e., Niagara Mohawk lawsuits) and monitor the activities of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and others who would potentially threaten exclusive use. One such issue that we are monitoring is a recent DEC enforcement action related to access to the community of Beaver River along the Stillwater Reservoir. Road access to the small community of Beaver River was cut off in 1924 when the state built a dam on the Beaver River to control flooding and generate power. Since that time access to the roughly 120 properties of the Beaver River community has been via boat in the summer and snowmobile during the winter. A local family in the community operates a barge service capable of transporting several vehicles at a time and essential larger equipment from the Delivery Seasoned/Green Fire Wood Special Orders ~ Heap Vendor Still Operating Year Round At New Location 863-6870 April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM mainland to the isolated community. The DEC has recently pursued enforcement actions to stop the barge service from operating citing the fact that the boat launch is on state-owned Forest Preserve land where most commercial activities are forbidden. While this particular issue is specific to Beaver River, the DEC’s actions related to the use of stateowned land may have a direct impact on commercial activities surrounding the Sacandaga Lake. Goals and Funding for 2012 We anticipate our fundraising need to be approximately $60,000 for 2012. With this level of funding we will be able to continue our active legal participation in the ongoing Niagara Mohawk / National Grid lawsuits with a modest reserve that will allow us to react to developments related to the other issues that we continue to monitor. We depend on the generous contributions from those with the common interest of protecting our way of life and property values around the Great Sacandaga Lake. We thank those who have supported us in the past and look forward to your continued support. Contributions may be made via our website or mailed to SPC, PO Box 86, Mayfield, NY 12117, please include your email address with your contribution. We encourage you to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns via our website. Sincerely, Joe Sullivan, Co-chair, SPC Travis Mitchell, Co-chair, SP Page 31 Top Notch Painting Interior & Exterior Painting Pressure Washing 17 Years of Quality Work Fully Insured Free Estimates Earl Roberts 518 863-2323 Cell 365-6778 D. 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Shore Rd., Edinburg Northville CSD Continues Work on 2012-2013 Budget The Budget Advisory Committee of the Northville Central School District continues its work to pare down its revenue-expenditure budget gap of $260,453 for the 2012-2013 school budget in order to reach the permitted tax levy increase of 3.53%, which is the maximum allowed by the new state-imposed tax levy cap, inclusive of exclusions. Expenditures in the 2012-2013 budget as it currently stands reflect an overall decrease of 0.14% from the 2011-2012 school year budget. The Committee is comprised of the five members of the Northville CSD Board of Education, the School Superintendent and Building Principals, teachers and members of the community. Invitations were issued by the District to local taxpayers who wished to participate in the process. As part of the budget reduction process, the district has given notice to eight employees that the status of their full-time positions may change for the next school year. 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The notices were distributed to members of the following departments: elementary classroom; social studies; special education; music; speech-language; and physical education. As part of its budget-cutting efforts, and in response to the recent reductions in NYS aid to the District of over $1,000,000, the District has reduced its staffing by 23.6 persons over the past three years. Other cost-cutting efforts have included the elimination of stipends for coaches and club advisors; elimination of field trips; larger class sizes at all levels; reductions in high school electives; changes in health insurance provisions; and multi-age grouping in elementary classrooms. In addition, all employees in the district took a full salary freeze for the 2011-2012 school year, and many members of the staff and community have volunteered to serve as coaches and club advisors. NCSD Superintendent Kathy Dougherty stated, “The Budget Advisory Committee has been working diligently to analyze the projected 12-13 expenditures and creatively close the budget gap without any additional impacts upon the provision of programs and services for our students. However, with the previous cuts that we have made, we are now at a point of diminishing returns, where every reduction will have a very serious impact upon our students. It is truly unfortunate that our Governor and legislators enacted this tax levy cap without fulfilling the promise they made to schools and their students to also enact meaningful mandate relief prior to the institution of the cap. Their failure to follow through on their promise will result in the failure of our students to receive the level of education that they so desperately need in order to compete with students from other districts and ultimately to reach their college and career goals.” New Looks! New Cooks! 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Main St. 863-4121 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11-7 Fri-Sat 10-8 Sun 12-6 April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Paint With the Artful Dodger Page 37 MAIN STREET KITCHENETTE Last Call: Learn to Paint With the Artful Dodger Stop in for Breakfast or Lunch Under the sponsorship of the Sacandaga Valley Arts Network, Edinburg artist, Constance Dodge, will Main Street, Northville, NY teach a series of 6 painting classes at the Edinburg 863-4362 Community Center from 6 to 9 P.M. beginning on Pancakes - Homemade Soups Wednesday, April 4th. If you have ever had a burning Daily Specials desire to try painting, why not NOW. The class is suited Open Mon-Fri 6-2 for beginning students as well as those who have had Open Weekends 7-12 (Breakfast Only) some level of experience. Former students, Welcome Back. Students will explore the versatility of acrylic paint, which can be manipulated to look like oil or to appear like the washes of watercolor. Those of you with a foundation in oil paints, and who have those supplies, will be welcome to join the class using the medium of oils. Themes from everyday life as viewed in still life or landscape will serve as subject matter to inspire each student. Emphasis will be on composition, the language of color, dramatic light, spatial relationships, and painting techniques. The class will be limited to 12 participants between the ages of 16 through adult. Class will be held on the following Wednesday April 4, Thursday, April 12, 19, 26, May 3rd, and May 10th. A second six-week session of painting will follow this schedule. Tuition for each session is $65.00 for SVAN members; $70.00 for nonmembers. Call Connie Dodge at 863-2201 to register or e-mail cdodgeart@ roadrunner.com. Your NORTHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH tuition checks, made out to SVAN, must be sent to SVAN, PO. Box 660, Northville, NY, 12134 prior to beginning the course. A supply list will be provided RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW! 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The 77th Regiment of NY Volunteers were mostly recruited from Saratoga County with the exception of a company from Westport, one from Keeseville-both in Essex County & one from Gloversville in Fulton county. The adjutant-general’s office in Albany immediately established a branch depot and recruiting office at Saratoga Springs, using the county fair-grounds east of the village to receive the troops. This rendezvous spot was called “Camp Schuyler” and by Oct. 1 seven companies of over six hundred men had arrived for training. The Saratoga, Ballston, Wilton, Northumberland, Greenfield, Charlton and Westport companies were the first seven to arrive. Waterford, Stillwater, Half-Moon, Clifton Park, Edinburgh and Providence came soon after. These last six companies were consolidated into one company with J.B. Andrews as captain, Jesse White as 1st lieutenant and John J. Cameron as 2nd lieutenant. The company from Keeseville and one from Greenwich, Washington County arrived bringing to completion the 77th Regiment of NY Volunteers. After training and more re-vamping of companies the 77th was mustered and sworn in “for a term of the war unless sooner discharged”. They took the train to Albany; by boat to New York City; from there to Washington, DC. On Feb. 15, 1862 they crossed the Potomac River, joining the 3rd Brigade of the 2nd Division at Camp Griffin-belonging to this division for the remainder of the war. Nine young men from Edinburgh enlisted in the 77th. Nineteen year old Lorin Cole was the son of Asaph and Sarah Cole. Sarah died when Lorin was born. He enlisted Oct. 1, 1861 as a private in Co. C, dying later in a hospital in Georgetown. His father and brothers moved to Michigan. Lorin was the youngest brother of my gr. gr. grandmother Lura Cole Edwards Tennant. George L. Hayden, born c. 1839, enlisted Oct. 7,1861, private Co. D. He fell overboard from the US steamer “Knickerbocker” and was drowned. His body was recovered and buried May 17, 1862. He was the son of Solomon and Anna Hayden. Born c.1839 John H. Hulburt, corp. Co. C, enlisted Oct. 1, 1861; discharged with his regiment, Dec. 13, 1864. In 1860-prior to the war- he was boarding at the April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Page 39 home of Chester and Emily Butler in Beecher Hollow and working as a machinist in Butler’s machine shop. In 1878 Hulburt was living near Albany, NY. William Henry Jenkins, son of Joel and Eliza Jenkins, enlisted at the age of 20 as a private in 1861. He died of disease at Saratoga Springs shortly after enlisting. Northville, NY Louis MacKay, born c. 1842, was the son of Daniel and Mary MacKay. He enlisted as a private Co. D, on Free Estimates • Competitive Prices • Fully Insured Oct. 8, 1861. He was taken prisoner at the seven days’ fight before Richmond; exchanged and re-enlisted Dec. 21, 1862. He was wounded at Antietam; took part in about 20 different battles and was discharged July 7, 1865. In 1878 he was still living in Edinburgh. Newton S. Noyes was born to Samuel and Caroline Noyes c. 1840. He enlisted as a private Co. C on Oct. 1, 1861 serving in the ambulance corps of the Army of the Potomac. He was discharged with his regiment Dec. 13, 1864. In 1878 he was living in Brattleboro, Vermont. Very little is found of Amasa D. Shippy other than he enlisted as a private Co. C on Oct. 15, 1861. He was transferred to the Veterans Battalion, 77th Regiment. John H. Whitaker, born c. 1839, enlisted Aug. 28, 1862 as a private Co. E. He became sick, was sent home on furlough and died March 27, 1865. He was the son of Silvenus and Effe Whitaker. Frank Whitney was the son of James and Lura Whitney, born c 1843. Prior to enlisting he worked in COME ONE, COME ALL! During Northville’s Garage Sale Weekend: the woodenware mills in Batchellerville. He enlisted May 4th, 5th, & 6th Oct. 1, 1861 as a private Co. C. He took part in the battles OPEN HOUSE/OPEN STUDIO @ The Orendaga on Northville Lake of Yorktown, Mechanicsville, Antietam, South Mountain, ¥ pick up info on the Studio, Inn, & Gift Certificates, and register for Pottery CLASSES 1st and 2nd battles of ¥ SHOP for discounted pottery, CHEAP seconds, & fresh new pots! Fredericksburg, Wilderness ¥ stroll the grounds with tea & cookies, TOUR a Cabin & Suite, see all the changes! and before Petersburgh. ¥ The NEW Gallery will be open all weekend with local art, info on events & openings He was discharged Dec. 27, ¥ SATURDAY’s ArtSALE includes other great regional artists: shop for photography, 1864. In 1878 he was still woodworking, weavings, prints, paintings, pottery, great gifts for MOM, and more... living in Batchellerville. throwing demos, weaving demos, & art raffles to benefit SVAN Art Education ¥ Here we have just a short list of the brave young men ¥ And... 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We had our two girls while attending church on Fox Hill. My wife’s mother & others of her relatives had attended the church in years gone by. There were a number of fond memories. There were Christmas programs that we went out into the woods to gather decorations for. There was an Easter bouquet of wild flowers that we made on a long and wide tray. Soon remembrances went back to those who attended our Sunday school classes and the church picnics. The fondest memories were of the services where we met the Lord of our lives. God moved among us. We went from worship prepared to carry on God’s purpose for our lives. Our journey in life took us to other churches to GIVE MAC A CALL FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS! Serving The Foothills Of The Adirondacks With 3 Generations Of Quality Workmanship MAC Electric Company 518-883-5594 (928-0180 Cell) • Commercial • Residential •Industrial 24 Hour Service Licensed and Insured For Your Protection! Don’t Get ZAPPED....Call MAC Today! 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Also, don’t forget your garden mower; give it a tune up for the season and make sure you sharpen the blades. Those blades should be sharpened frequently during the season to avoid tearing the grass. In yiour perennial beds, check for plants that have heaved up due to freezing and thawing action. Gently push them back into the soil. Wait to do any transplanting or dividing until you see new growth popping up. I have a couple of big stands of sedum that I plan to divide and move to a new bed with some ornamental grasses. Sedum and grasses make a lovely combination with the stiff stalks of the sedum playing off the delicate grass leaves that move in the wind so gracefully. Look at your hybrid tea roses and start to pull the mulch away. Do it gradually so that new growth is still protected from a hard freeze but they can gradually become accustomed to more light and air. Prune them when you see the first buds beginning to swell. Make cuts just below an outward facing bud so that new growth grows outward giving the plant better air circulation. Prune off any dead wood, thin stems and any crossing branches and don’t leave trimmings in the garden because they can harbor spores from black spot and powdery mildew. Mid April is a good time to start planting gladiolus bulbs. Plant every two weeks up until July and you will have armloads of flowers to brighten your rooms. As I write this in mid March, my daffies are poking through and soon I will have large swaths of crocus in bloom. You can leave the crocus to mature as they are but you should cut the daffy heads off as they die. Leave the stalks though because they pull nutrients from the leaves to the bulbs for next year’s flowers. You can disguise them with the emerging April 2012 growth of hostas and daylilies. As the daffies start to grow it is a good time to fertilize your bulb beds and in fact all of your beds will benefit from a spring feeding. If you use synthetic fertilizers sprinkle some 5-10-5 all around. If you prefer organic fertilizers, then wait until the soil has warmed a bit, Organic fertilizers work better with a warmer soil. In the veggie garden take time to add organic material to the soil if you didn’t do it in the fall. Just pile an inch or so on top and worms and bacteria will take care of mixing it in. You can plant your transplants through it. Soil temperatures should be around 40F before you start planting which means around mid April for peas. Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, celery, leeks, onions, early potatoes, radish seeds, spinach, chard, cabbage can be seeded or set out sometime in April depending on the weather. Our frost free date is around the last week in May so check your calendar and seed information on the back of the seed packets before starting your seeds indoors. Our first big snowstorm of the year caused us to cancel our presentation on orchids in March. But I am glad to say that we were able to reschedule the talk for June 7. It will be at the Northville Public Library so mark your calendars now. In April we are pleased to welcome Viktoria Serafin who will present a talk on wildflowers. This is another in our series of talks for the community. Come and join us on Thursday, April 5. at the library in the upstairs meeting room at 1: 30 .m. We will have refreshments and a chance to get to know everyone afterwards. Our club will have a short meeting at 1:00 p.m. before the presentation and if you want to sit in, you will be most welcome. As always you can reach us at POBox 675, Northville NY 12134 and remember as Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote – Earth laughs in Flowers. 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This is just one of the many historic sites that Edinburg fortunately possesses. The Copeland Covered Bridge will also be open for viewing. Thousands have visited the bridge since it was restored. The Edinburg Historical Society remains committed to preserving these sites. To do this, we must ask our community and visitors to help. Please consider purchasing a share/shares certificate ($25 per share) for yourself, a family member, as a gift or in memory of a loved one. Send your request to our Society at PO Box 801, Northville, NY 12134. Upon receipt of your request, a certificate will be sent to the named shareholder and shareholder names will be posted inside the Copeland Covered Bridge. Share purchases are tax deductible as we are a 501(c) organization. Your share purchase will help us continue our restoration project at the Copeland Carriage Shop. 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It would take volumes to give you all the details, but I’ll share a few highlights from our amazing trip! (I’m typing this from my laptop on our 8 hour return flight since I have plenty of time to reflect and type!) We flew to Bamako, the capital city of Mali, where my husband spoke at a five day conference for the missionaries in Mali and to the national pastors in Mali. Of course, he spoke through a translator since he doesn’t speak French or Bambara. I spoke at a tea for the missionary wives. Rick preached with two translators one Sunday at the largest Protestant church in Mali! At the service there were two choirs, one sang in Bambara and the other in French. It was a wonderful experience to take part in their service. The conference ended with a Mishuee (this is a sheep roast). This was especially enjoyed by the African pastors. We stayed with our missionary friends, Rich and Anna Marshall, at the Mission’s Guest House. While there we also toured parts of the city and went out into the bush to some villages. This was very humbling! We take for granted our easy lifestyle and conveniences here in America! The poorest person here is rich compared to these people. Most have no clean running water or flush toilets. They cook over open fires, outside. Life is hard! In Mali people line the Hydraulic Lifts streets selling their wares; vegetables, fruits, hand woven baskets, homemade jewelry, pottery or woven fabric. Very young children Floating Docks are carrying little babies around and women carry everything on their heads. (I have no idea how they do this?) Motorcycles are everywhere and the traffic Cantilever Lifts was horrendous! You would see trucks piled high with mattresses, bicycles¸ goats, chickens and people. One of the things that surprised us was all the garbage in the streets. It was everywhere, especially black plastic bags. All Terrain Staircases Sanitation is a huge problem. April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM It was very hot there, most days over 100 degrees. Most people take siestas after lunch, which we also did. Education is very important in Mali, but they have a problem. Because the universities are so full and Mali provides a free college education to HS graduates, they will not allow many students to graduate from HS. Even in the bush there were schools. We visited one of these schools. It had 3 rooms, 3 teachers and about 90-100 students, grades 1st-6th. When we came into the classrooms the children were very respectful and all stood quietly and greeted us in English – with a hello. They had their lessons taught to them from one blackboard and school would last from 8AM to 5PM, with a lunch break. Some of these kids walked miles to school. They seemed to have no discipline problems and the kids looked happy. Their bathroom was an outdoor building with no roof and it had a square hole you squatted over. To show the bathroom was in use, you slung a piece of clothing over the wall to show it was occupied. Most villages had no clean water. The water looked pretty dirty. Our hosts, the Marshalls, work with drilling wells in villages to provide people with clean water for them to drink, water their gardens and feed their animals. It was really thrilling to see this! After the conference we took a two day trip to Timbuktu. The meetings were originally scheduled to Continued Next Page Page 49 MILLER’S READY MIX & BLOCKS Complete Line of Masonry Supplies & Tools State approved and DOT inspected SAND • STONE • GRAVEL Mike Gaggi Electrician Licensed & Insured Residential & Commercial Wiring Service Calls 518-396-8013 We Manufacture & Distribute a full line of Septic Systems & Supplies Regular & Decorative BLOCKS, PAVERS & BRICKS . 301 RICEVILLE RD. MAYFIELD (518) 661-5601 (800) 721-5601 FAX (518) 661-6264 Page 50 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM From Previous Page be held in Timbuktu but were changed to Bamako due to rebel activity there. (In late November four people were kidnapped from a hotel in Timbuktu. Three are still held hostage and the one man was killed on the sidewalk for refusing to get in the captor’s car!) We were told it was now safe to travel there, so off we went! This was quite a trip! We experienced very bad roads, super narrow, and bumpy and then even bumpier dirt roads the second day. The terrain was desolate looking, just sand and a few scruffy bushes. On our trip we stopped to take pictures of the Bowbow Trees, which looked like the Keebler Elf’s Cookie House. You could stand in these trees and look way up inside the tree. We also stopped to take pictures of huge ant hills, which were everywhere! Some of them were over 12 feet high! Goats, donkeys, cows, sheep and camels were everywhere – they free range and would often be in the middle of the road. The donkeys never seemed concerned to move out of your way! Right at dusk a large troop of red monkeys crossed in front of us. We immediately turned around to find them and take their pictures. You can just drive off road most places, although, that was even bumpier. I was constantly looking for elephants, hippos, giraffes or lions. Our hosts told us it was rare to see them in their area, but I watched for them anyway! April 2012 As we traveled through small villages and towns, everyone waved and smiled at us. They love having their pictures taken! (I wanted to take several babies and children home with me!) We took a ferry on the Niger River near the end of our trip. Sometimes you can wait four hours for the ferry to come, but when we arrived the ferry boat was there and we left immediately. We were headed to the Sahara Desert! We spent one day in Timbuktu and had a tour of the city and even rode past the hotel where the hostages were kidnapped. (That was an eerie feeling!) We enjoyed visiting this city, walking on the Sahara Desert’s sand dunes, seeing camels and viewing first hand the Living Water Project where over 70 families have gardens to provide for their families. Right in the middle of the desert were these lush gardens! It was amazing! Before driving back to Bamako to catch our flights, some men from Timbuktu came to meet us. They sat in a circle in the courtyard and their spokesman told us (through an interpreter) that they would have liked to have had a big party with dancing to celebrate us being there, but the situation in Timbuktu prevented that right now. They thanked us for helping Rich and Anna to come to Timbuktu to help them and for the Living Water Project. (Rich and Anna have been there 26 years now.) 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We’ll hike to these two peaceful lakes nestled in the woods, and take our time looking for spring wildflowers and returning summer birds! $6 guide fee payable in advance to reserve your space. Call 736-1120 1 session (Saturday). Join us for this fun-filled, family event! Littauer health care professionals will be available to discuss childhood asthma and child nutrition, and will offer pediatric height/weight/body mass index measurements. FREE! No appointments necessary H E A L T H L I N K L I T T A U E R 213 Harrison Street Ext., Johnstown 736-1120 www.nlh.org Page 52 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM From Previous Page Their spokesman gave a long speech of gratitude. I sat there looking around at these people who looked different than us, spoke a different language than us, and had very little, compared to us. Tears were flowing down my cheeks and I couldn’t stop. This was the most humbling experience I have ever had! I hope I never forget it. My husband then gave his thanks to them for their kind words and he shared our appreciation for all that had been accomplished there. He asked them if he could pray for them and they answered yes. He gave a prayer for God to bless them in Jesus name. What more April 2012 can I say? God works in wonderful ways! (Just an added note, Rich Marshall is the son of Frank and Eleanor Marshall who are now retired and living in Perth NY. Frank and Eleanor were missionaries in Timbuktu for many years and raised their family there.) Thank you for your prayers for our trip to Africa. And in case you’re wondering about my recent hip replacement surgery, yes, my hip did well and I survived the bumpy roads and long flights! God is good! Check out our church on line at baptistchurchofnorthville.org Feel free to contact Pastor Klueg or Pastor Hopper at the church (518.863.8001) for more information regarding our ministries or to find out more about God’s love and forgiveness. 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We would like to thank Mrs. Shawna Fleck for organizing this week of special guest readers and activities for our students. The guest readers were: Mrs. Heather Yerina, Mrs. Pat Beck, Mrs. Kathy Dougherty, Mr. Joe Ketchum, Mr. Michael Ketchum, Mr. William Crankshaw, and Ms. Paige English. The week ended with a school wide celebration in the gym that included Dr. Seuss Trivia, cupcakes in honor of his birthday, and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) free book giveaway. The RIF program is sponsored by PTO to encourage reading. Thank you to PTO for sponsoring books for our whole school. As some of you are aware the new High Honor/ Honor Roll went into effect last quarter. The new requirements include two categories; Honors – 85-89% and High Honors – 90-100%. This will encompass grades 3-6 and include the six core subjects. Students who achieve Honor Roll each quarter will receive quality time with me, an achievement certificate, an Honor Roll button, and a Stewarts Ice Cream Cone certificate. 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The competition was held on March 10th at Gloversville Middle School. Coached by Mrs. Renee Blowers, the team members are Emily Ovitt, Haley Monacchio, from Edinburg and Morgan Fordyce, Catherine Millington, and Kaelan Blowers from Northville. The team will compete at the state level on March 30th in Binghamton. We wish you the best in Binghamton! As the school budget deadline approaches, our budget committee will be having their final meetings in order to present the proposed budget to the Board of Trustees for review and approval in April. Enjoy the warmer weather and encourage your children to run and play outdoors. Students of the Month for February: Character Education focused on “Respect” First Grade Austin Shults-Brownell Fourth Grade Nikolai Ludwig Second Grade Danielle Gill Fifth Grade Kyler Frasier Third Grade Jaiden Edwards Sixth Grade Kyle Hawn Intermediate Tyler Malone Clarkville Timber Harvesting Jay L. 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For each person the payoff from weight loss will be different, but there has to be a pay off or the change doesn’t happen!!As we are all aware, cravings also are a trigger associated with eating.. Do you eat while watching TV? When you get home from work? Later at night? It is possible to retrain your body and eliminate many food cravings that are elicited by different situations! This is just a sample of what we discuss at our meetings! Our TOPS best loser for the month was Arden Detweiler. Other losers for the month were.... Hadley Jacobs and Judy Frasier. We held our annual elections and the results were: Nancy Bassett- Leader, Helen Harrington- Co Leader, Arden Detweiler- Secretary, Terry Poulin- Treasurer...... Weight recorder- Cathe Bard, Assisant weight recordersLeslie Casey and Bev Morgan. Our meetings are a time to share weight loss successes and challenges without feeling uncomfortable. At TOPS, everyone has different health issues and weight loss goals. Your personal health care professional is the one that takes into account your individual requirements and advises you about an appropriate food plan...your TOPS chapter provides the ideas & support to help you achieve your plan! Come join us on Tuesdays at the Bradt Building in Northville. Weigh in is from 5:00-5:30pm with the meeting to begin soon after. One meeting is free. For more information, call 863-8389(Nancy Bassett) or visit www. tops.org! Our next fishing contest will be held on May 5, 2012, 6:00am-4:00pm at the Sand Bar Restaurant & Marina. The Sand Bar is located on Woods Hollow Road in Mayfield. Prizes will be awarded for northern pike, walleye and trout. Lunch/dinner will be available at the Sand Bar. Planes are being finalized for the stocking of rainbow trout this spring, followed by the stocking of walleye and brown trout this fall. Work continues on our raffle to be held at the June 16th fishing contest. To date over $4000 in prizes has been obtained. Visit our website www.GSLFF.COM and click on the 2012 raffle page to see a list of prizes and links to the various companies that have donated these prizes. This site is being continuously updated. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Information for purchasing tickets is also available on the 2012 raffle page. The federation always welcomes new members. The next meeting will be held at 7PM on April 16th at the Fish House Fish and Game Club, 478 Fayville Road, Broadalbin, NY. Additional information can be obtained at our website www.gslff.com or by contacting: Randy Gardiner at 843-6329 or Jack Smith at 863-4271. Making dream homes come to life in the Adirondack region Give us a call 518-863-6063 or visit us at www.peterallenconstruction.com Fully insured with workman’s compensation and liability April 2012 Page 57 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM Northampton Ambulance Service Sacandaga Seniors The Edinburg Seniors will meet on the 2nd and 4th by Holly Clairmont Friday at 1 o’clock. Our The regular monthly meeting of Northampton meeting on the 27th will have a speaker. He Ambulance was held on March 13, 2012 with 15 members is Wayne Clark from the Military Museum in attendance. in Saratoga.. Have you been over to see it? During Feb. members responded to 9 calls in the Town Many of us have not been there so it will of Northampton, 3 in the Village of Northville, and 2 in the interest us to know more about it. The first Town of Hope. We volunteered 151 man hours and traveled meeting will be on April 13 .... Oh! A Friday 442 miles thru the month. the 13th. Are you superstitious? We will All donated refundable bottles and cans may be make sure that the trips fort the summer dropped off at our bin located at 112 South Second St. are allsigned up so Jeanne will know she has her trips full and ready to go! Do not forget to sign Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation Inc. up for a meal on those Fridays 15th ANNUAL SPRING FISHING CONTEST ---- Call 863-2043 a couple days ahead so they have a good lunch $1500.00 IN CASH PRIZES for you. Saturday, May 5, 2012 6:00am-4:00pm SUMMER HELP WANTED The NorthvilleNorthampton Joint Youth Commission is seeking qualified applicants to fill summer positions including counselors and certified lifeguards for its Summer Day Camp and Beach program that will begin on Monday, July 9, 2012 thru August 10, 2012. Applications will be available at both the Town Hall, 412 S. Main St., Northville, NY and at the Northville Central School. Applications will be accepted through April 9th. For more information, please call the Village Office at: 518-863-4211 Measuring Station & Awards Presentations at the Sand Bar Restaurant & Marina The Sand Bar is located on Woods Hollow Road in Mayfield (First Right off Rt. 30 heading North past Frank’s Bait Shop - watch for sign on Rt. 30) Lunch/Dinner available at the Sand Bar ENTRY FEE: $15.00 (Pre-registered by May 4th) or $18.00 (day of contest until 10AM only) Children 12 and under FREE with participating adult FISH ANYWHERE ON THE GREAT SACANDAGA 1st place 2nd place 3rd place Walleye Pike $300 $300 $150 $150 $50 $50 Trout $300 $150 $50 NYS GAME LAWS APPLY ALL FISH, PLACED BY MEASURED LENGTH, MUST BE IN BY 4:00 PM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Jack Smith – 863-1062 Randy Gardinier - 843-6329 Applications Online At www.gslff.com E-mail: [email protected] *For updated results on contest day call the measuring station @ 518-227-8298* Entries accepted at the following locations until May 4th : The Sand Bar, Ross’ Bait Shop (Hagaman), Dave’s Bait & Tackle (Mayfield), LaPort’s Bait Shop (Edinburg) Jim’s Bait Shop (Mayfield), Franks Bait Shop (Vail Mills), Fuel & Food (Mayfield) ---------------------------------------------------------------- *ANNUAL SPRING FISHING CONTEST APPLICATION* Please Print Legibly – We must receive your entry by May 4, 2012 Name_______________________________________________________________________ Full Address_________________________________________________________________ Phone________________________ e-mail_________________________________________ Name of participating Child(ren)_______________________________________________ Please check all that apply: Enclosed is my entry fee of $15.00 I would also like to become a 2012 GSLFF member for $10.00 for one year. I have enclosed a donation of $________ to help stock and protect the fisheries of the GSL. I have enclosed a check made out to the GSLFF in the amount of $__________ Mail completed form and entry fee to: GSLFF P.O. Box 991 Northville, NY 12134 Page 58 April 2012 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM VIN LET YL TER S MA GN SIG ET NS IC K UC ING R T ER T ET VEHICLE LETTERING L BO LET AT TER ING Many Colors & Reflective Vinyls by George Bailey Edinburg, NY By Appointment 863-8588 Adirondack Wildlife Studio Michael Vickerson Custom Taxidermy & Tanning Taxidermist & Sculptor Mount That Trophy Trout - Walleye - Pike 1038 St. Hwy. 10 Caroga Lake, NY 12032 518 835-8014 adirondackwildlifestudio.com IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS LANDFILL B’ALBIN Mon & Fri 8-3 Tues,Wed, Thurs 12-7 Sat 8-1 EDINBURG Fri 12-3 & Sat 9-3 NORTHAMPTON/N’VILLE Mon, Tue 8-4,Sat 8-1 TOWN CLERKS (HOME) DAY Carol Vaillancourt 696-2698 EDINBURG 863-2034 Denise Ferguson MAYFIELD Dorothy Hart 661-5414 HADLEY Pauline Smead 696-2055 NORTHAMPTON 863-4040 Elane Milhalik STATE POLICE HADLEY 696-2535 MAYFIELD 725-3034 FONDA 853-3415 BROADALBIN 883-5433 SARATOGA COUNTY911 FOREST RANGER EDINBURG/DAY383-1005 FIRE & BLDG. 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Call George McCleery at 863-6478. Apartment For Rent, Village of Northville Available April 1 upper, two bedrooms. Security and References required. No Smoking 863-6056 Four Corners Tire Co Complete Line of Tires for Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Trailers No Appointment Necessary Tires Are Our ONLY Business Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-noon . 4189 St. Hwy.30 Amsterdam, NY Perth 4 Corners 843-1421 CANINE KIDS All Your Pets Grooming Needs Nail Trimming Baths, Hair Cuts Heidi Darling 518-863-4382 Call For Appointment TODAY Will Do Pick-Ups!! WANTED Demolition Work We take away any old house or building in one day. Quick & Clean. Call: Rick Carbone 696-3000 863-4454 Page 59 split second and then the moment was gone. Talking to people who live, work or visit their loved ones there, take the stress out of the visits. Last November I met Roy for the first time. He would come in daily and eat with his bride of 67 years. When I came back down in February, Roy was also living in the nursing home. His humor and wit is still there and I guess that he is happy because Georgianna is his world. Their smiles and the love in their eyes, make you feel happy to be with them; if only for a few moments. Another favorite person of mine is Dawn. She is there due to a medical condition but trying to move up to Georgia to live with her sister. She is an awesome woman, always welcoming and friendly. She is the prayer captain of the nursing home and she prays daily for everyone there. We have a shared interest in jewelry. I have some feather earrings that she loves and one day when Bill and I were out shopping I found her some. I was so excited I felt like a kid giving a special present at Christmas. I was disappointed when she was not there when I went in the next day. I felt like an impatient child but she was thrilled when she did get them. For me it was a wonderful moment. My mom may not know I am her daughter but I found that I met some beautiful people. These people accept their lives for what it is and deal with the situation with grace and humor. On the other side, there are some crusty characters that can spew venom and be really mean. I find myself wondering if this is a result of their illness, age, circumstance OR if they were always just miserable people. There is a nursing home in the Florida Keys that we often walk by. The sign out front says this is the place where age is treated with respect and lifelong wisdom is honored. I have been walking by that sign for 7 years and I recently read it again and understood it! We spend so much time with our immediate family and friends that we sometimes shut out the older people in it. Our parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles have some much history stored inside them. My Great Grandfather started our company in 1927. My dad is always telling me stories about growing up in a drilling business in this area. There are so many stories to be told. The more they are told, the more they can be remembered and passed down to our children and grandchildren. I want them to know they are connected to this great area through the generations. Time marches on and many of us try and fight it, but the reality is we are getting older and we will someday be the old people. Reconnect with the older people in your family. If they are gone, and you have time, volunteer with seniors. Let them know that you are celebrating life and help them to celebrate too. Spring is the time of new beginnings no matter what our age. Happy spring to all of you! Page 60 WWW.EDINBURGNEWSLETTER.COM April 2012 Serving the Sacandaga Region for 80 years... Did You Know My article this month is of a different nature. Bill says it is kind of “dark” but after the last few months I felt it was a story I had to tell. Some of you, I know, can relate. As a child you never think about your parents getting old and needing nursing home care. It is hard for me to believe that my mom has been in a nursing home for almost 3 years. Last year because of all my health issues I did not get to see her as much as I would have liked. I try to visit at least 3 times per year. While she does not know who I am it is ok. I am really there to be with my Dad who is with her every day. When we are elsewhere, we go about our daily life and often miss the actual picture of what is really going on in someone else’s. Nursing homes are interesting communities. It is one, where none of us really want to go. Circumstances dictate otherwise and it can take some getting used to. When I walk in the door of the nursing home, most of the staff do not know me; many of the people who live there do. Jimmy is the front door greeter. He tells me where to find my mother and my father. I count on him to be there! No one remembers my name but they know that I *Registered with the State of New York DEC *Certified Well Drillers and Pump Installers am Faye’s daughter. They mostly want to know if I have the baby (Acadia) with me. They are disappointed when I tell them she is home. They tell me how my Mom has been doing, as they daily look for improvements in each other. They watch what is going on and always tell me how happy she is to see me. I always bring my lap top which is loaded with pictures of Lucas and Acadia. Sadly she rarely acknowledges it. She might reach out to touch it because it is something different but she really does not focus on the screen. This year Santa came to see the kids on Christmas Eve and we have some great videos of the night. This is the first thing she seemed to respond to. There was something about the kid’s excitement that she seemed to like. I played this video several times for her. One day after the third time, she reached out and touched the computer screen. Next she turned and looked at me with tears in her eyes. It was one Continued Page 59 Contact us today for: Water wells * Pump systems Hydrofracturing * Water treatment 1-800-794-0134 518-885-7952 E mail [email protected] Family owned & proudly serving the Sacandaga & Adirondack region for 76 years EDINBURG NEWSLETTER NORTH SHORE ROAD EDINBURG Mail Address: 819 North Shore Rd. Hadley, NY 12835
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