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• May. 26, 2008 - Gotta Love NY's Legislature
While Albany worried about cell phone coverage on the Adirondack Northway (I-87,) local residents were taxed out of their homes. Folks had to sell because of the lack of means to pay the continual increase in property taxes. Albany ensured warning signs were been placed on the north end of the park while the famous welcome sign still stands in Lake George. I can see why people flock north into Lake George. That Welcome sign is inviting. But, why would anyone from the North be happy to visit the park after looking at those awful looking, warning signs between Exits 35 & 34 on the southbound lanes?
Instead of fixing the problem about New York's tax system, the legislature has found a new way to tax NY residents and companies such as Overstock.com and others are pulling out. Here is a notice from Amazon.com:
Due to a new law recently passed by the State of New York we are required to collect NY sales taxes on taxable items sold by Amazon.com on or after June 1st, 2008. If your order is placed prior to June 1st, your Order Total may not include an estimate of NY sales taxes, but those taxes may still be charged if your order is readied for shipment on or after that date.
The reason is this:
On April 9, 2008, New York State passed a law mandating that any retailer that (1) meets a certain sales volume from sales to New York customers and (2) has an affiliate program with New York based publishers that refer customers to the retailer and are paid on a commission basis must charge and collect New York sales tax on all sales shipped to New York.
It's sad that New York's legislature isn't in tune with its constituents and has focused more on cell phone coverage than finding a way to fix its tax system. It's sad that our legislature won't listen. Maybe, that's why it's focused on cell phone reception. |
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• May. 25, 2008 - Great Sunny Day and Still Bored?
Today has been a great sunny day for all of us. Cutting the lawn, biking, hiking (I saw lots of cars whose owners were up on Rattlesnake Mountain in Willsboro,) swimming (for those who couldn't wait for warmer waters,) volunteering, and many other opportunities were taken today before the rain hits us tomorrow. (Check your Adirondack weather here.) If you're at a loss about what to do while you wait for the next great sunny day, test your knowledge about TV theme songs at TelevisionTunes.com.
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• May. 18, 2008 - Champlain Valley Film Society--Showtimes
Saturday, June 7 - Masonic Lodge, Essex - 8:00 PM
ATONEMENT
Best Picture, Drama, at the Golden Globes. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards. This story about enduring love is based on the best-selling novel by Ewan McEwan. Stars Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, and Vanessa Redgrave. Rated R for language, war violence, and some sexuality.
"One of the year's best films" - Roger Ebert
"Written, directed and acted to perfection" - Rolling Stone
"Romantic, sensuous, intelligent" - Wall Street Journal
Visit the Champlain Valley Film Society website for more information.
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• May. 17, 2008 - Ausable Chasm in Future Jeopardy
| A recent federal mandate from the U.S. Dept of Energy may place the Ausable Chasm in future jeopardy. Development may come and take this gem away. Call Tim at 518.834.7454 for details on how you can support the effort to convince the federal administration to rescind its mandate. |
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• May. 15, 2008 - New York Legislature Releasing Details of Capital "Pork"
• May. 12, 2008 - The Adirondacks will be on PBS
• May. 11, 2008 - Wines and Vines in the North Country
Cold Climate Viticulture:
Wines and Vines in the
North Country
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Two Locations:
Willsboro, NY: Wednesday, June 4
Noblewood Park, 158 Lake Shore Road (Route 22), Willsboro.
Watertown, NY: Thursday June 5
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 230 N Hamilton Street, Watertown
Organized by:
Tim Martinson, Statewide Viticulture Extension Program
Tim Weigle, Statewide IPM Extension Specialist
Chris Gerling, Statewide Enology Extension Program
Kevin Iungerman, NE New York Fruit Extension Program
Sue Gwise, Extension Horticulture Educator, CCE Jefferson County
Workshop Description
The North Country has seen a burgeoning interest in grapes and wine, made
possible in part by cold-tolerant hybrid grape varieties released by the Uni-
versity of Minnesota breeding program and private breeder Elmer Swenson.
Please join us for this one-day workshop focused on information you need to
start a vineyard and equip a startup winery. We will cover:
Vineyard site selection
Cold climate varieties and wines from these varieties
Vineyard site preparation
Planting, training and trellising options
Pest management
Basic targets/benchmarks for profitable grape and wine production
The $50 Registration fee includes Lunch, an afternoon reception featuring light snacks and beverages, educational tasting of wine samples from MN varieties, and a CD-ROM with presentations and additional files in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format that you can read and print out at your own computer.
Please register by Friday, May 30th so that we can plan for lunch. Registration at Willsboro limited to 50 persons.
Click here for the registration form.
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• May. 8, 2008 - 2008 Dog Enumeration
Town of Willsboro
2008 Dog Enumeration
"Let us help you license your dog"
In New York State, all dogs four (4) months and older MUST be licensed. It is a violation for any owner to fail to license any dog. A do license MUST be renewed every year.
An application for a dog license can be made at the Town Clerk's Office at the Town Hall between the hours of 9:00 A.M. -- 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, unless a Holiday.
The fee for a dog license is: A dog spayed or neutered five ($5.00) dollars. Owner MUST show certificate of surgery. If your dog(s) have not been spayed or neutered the fee is fifteen dollars and fifty cents ($15.50). Each dog licensed for the first time shall be assigned a permanent official identification number. This number shall be affixed to a collar on the dog at all times.
ALL DOG OWNERS ARE REQUIRED BY NEW YORK STATE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A RABIES CERTIFICATE, FOR EACH DOG, BEFORE THAT DOG CAN BE LICENSED.
THE TOWN OF WILLSBORO WILL BE HOLDING A RABIES CLINIC ON MAY 19, 2008, FROM 6:00 TO 7:00 P.M. AT THE HIGHWAY GARAGE
The Town of Willsboro enforces the NY State Ag. & Market's Leach Law
-your dog must be confined to your property or on a leash at all times.
PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS VOLUNTARY INVITATION TO LICENSE AND VACCINATE YOUR DOGS BEFORE MAY 30TH
AFTER MAY 30, 2008 VIOLATORS WILL BE PERSONALLY CONTACTED
THANK YOU
Tony Stoker, Bev Moran,
Animal Control Officer Town Clerk
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