Today is the first official day of Fall.  Chilly in the morning and warm in the afternoon, Fall is definitely here.  Fall is my favorite season here in the Adirondacks.  What's yours?

Elizabethtown
Saturday, October 11, 2008

The Adirondack History Center Museum (AHCM,) Essex County Historical Society, and Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) will present a cemetery preservation and conservation workshop led by Jon Appell of New England Cemetery Services, West Hartford, Connecticut.  The day will include a presentation followed by a hands-on demonstration during which participants will work on gravestones in a local cemetery.

Learn about the origins of gravestone carving in America, various stone types and styles, and the progression of repair techniques from the 1900s to the present.  We will also learn basic stone repair techniques and how to properly clean gravestones.

The workshop begins at 9AM and ends at 4PM.  The cost of the workshop is $40 for AARCH, AHCM, and Essex County Historical Society members and $45 for non-members.  For more information or to make reservations, call AARCH at 518.834-9328.

I don't know if you're paying attention to what the Essex County supervisors have in mind for residents in the only county completely in the Adirondack Park, but I am.  While the U.S. economy has softened, they're talking about raising TAXES.  Yes, you read that correctly...RAISING TAXES.

Folks, while Politi's reasoning for spending more money in his area is politically understandable, we need to let him and the others supporting the idea of raising taxes that Scozzafava has a better idea...STOP SPENDING.

When you stop spending tax payers' money, you don't need any more.  In fact, Essex County doesn't need any more money at this time.  The county supervisors are only bringing taxes to the table to discuss spending more of what may be brought in from this increase in TAXES.

If you're a resident of Essex County, let your county supervisor know your opinion about raising your TAXES.

Let's teach government to stop raising TAXES and learn to save money.

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Please Join Us!
Ticonderoga “Cruise In” Antique & Classic Cars
Best Western Ticonderoga Inn & Suites
Every Wednesday Night starting Wednesday, July 23rd
5:00 to 9:00 pm
 
Every Wednesday Night Cruise-In, 2008
 
Join us every Wednesday night from 5:00 to 9:00pm for a casual Cruise-In! Located in the east parking lot of the Best Western Ticonderoga Inn & Suites, the Cruise-In includes antique, classic, muscle and hot rods. All types welcomed!  Affordable food & beverages available from the Burgoyne Grill pub & restaurant located on premises. ½ Price Appetizers Special every Wednesday! Inside or outside dining available. Take a trip down nostalgia lane, eat dinner and enjoy the car talk! For more information call Toll Free 1-877-578-BEST (2378).

The new U.S. housing bill signed into law yesterday gives first time home buyers who purchase homes between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009 a $7,500 tax credit.  If you've been on the sidelines, now is the time to act.  NorthernAdirondackRealEstate.com

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Here is a note I've received and decided to pass along to you.  The boy's health condition was mentioned in the local papers earlier.

Dear Friends,

Brock Marvin, a 14 year old boy from Elizabethtown NY, suffered a serious heart attack on April 28th, 2008. We are trying to raise $60,000 for an uninsured heart operation. For more information go to his website at:

www.brockssave.9k.com

Mail Donations to:
Make a save
Brock Marvin
PO Box 397
Elizabethtown, NY 12932

t-shirts: $20 Please contact: Margot Roemischer @ 572-4963 or margotroemischer@yahoo.com

Wristbands: $5 Please contact Brody Hooper @ 637-5706
 
Walk for Brock
Date:  Saturday August 16, 2008             Time:  10:00 am       Entry Fee: $15 per person

Miles: 2.5 Course: From the Social Center up Water Street, down toward the Cobble Hill Golf Course, then back through town to the Social Center Parking Lot. 
 
Bottle Drive
Elizabethtown: Kinney Drugs parking lot Saturday, August 16th, 2:00-5:00 pm
 
BROCK MARVIN BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008

LAKE PLACID CLUB MOUNTAIN COURSE

[88 Morningside Drive]


$75 per golfer (includes 18 holes of golf, cart & prizes)

4-Man Scramble

8 am shotgun start