COMMUNITY ANNOUCEMENTS

LOST: Green iPhone SE Potsdam area. Kay 315-328-4550

FOUND: Dog at 195 Brown Rd., Malone. 518-353-3182

GRUB & GROWL, SLAW DOGS: American Legion Post 219 in Malone, Fri., Nov. 21. By Sons of American Legion. Also features poutine & peanut-butter pie. $12, eat-in or take-out. 5 to 7 pm, Post 219, 53 Morton St.

BAKE SALE & CRAFT FAIR: By Cooks Corners Wesleyan church, Nov. 8, 10am-3pm, Hope building, Main St., Brushton.

FOR SALE: 275 gallon fuel tank. Metal workbench, with a vice. Steel shelving for garage. 518-651-7748

CHATEAUGAY FOOD PANTRY: Distributions: Nov. 26, 5-6pm. Residents of Chateaugay and Burke only. Donations of boxes are needed & appreciated.

COMMUNITY DECORATING ARSENAL GREEN: Nov. 22, 10 am.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Nov. 11, 5-7pm, Ft. Covington American Legion Post 1418, 111 Dundee Rd., 518-358-4847. Inc. sausage, meatballs, rolls, salad, dessert, free to all Veterans, all others $10. Music by the Mike Mallette Show, 5-8pm.

FREE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC: Cats, for low income Northern Fra. County residents, by the FC Humane Soc. & NF Veterinary clinic. Call 518-483-2046 by Dec. 19 for application. Proof of income required.

MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: Burke Adult Center, Dec. 6, 4pm, refreshments. Bulbs $1. To purchase 518-483-1089

ST. PETER’S PARISH BAZAAR: St. Mary’s Social Hall, 7 Sycamore St., Massena. Sat. Nov. 8, 10am-6pm. Win $2500 Big Draw. Food & activities for all ages, free admission.

MITTEN PROJECT: Accepting donations: hats, mittens, & money for kids & adults in need. 518-425-0382

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Westville Vol. Fire Dept., Sun. Nov. 9, 8am-12pm. Pancakes, sausage, home fries & more. Fire truck tours, raffles, fire prevention goodies for the kids. Adults $12, kids under 12 $6, under 5 free.

ELUSIVE ELFIE: Businesses host Elfie. Who can find him? The first to call (518 483-3760) the Chamber with his location, gets a prize from the host business. Dec. 1-24.

VENDORS WANTED: FCHMS’s 3rd Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Craft Fair. Nov. 29 9am-3pm, Malone Middle School.

SANTA IN THE PARK: Dec. 6 1-3pm. Santa arrives in a firetruck, escorted by the Malone Village Police. He greets the kiddies & hears all about their Christmas lists.

SONS OF AMVETS SQUADRON POST 8: Meeting Nov. 12, 5:30pm, Amvets Clubhouse, all members urged to attend. 2025-26 membership dues are now due.

MALONE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER: November 8th. Malone Golf Club, 6pm. Reservations a must 518 483-3760, malonechamber@gmail.com

FREE TRADER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Thanksgiving week we publish on Wednesday, November 26th. The Paid Ad deadline is Monday, November 24th at 4pm. The Free Ad deadline is Tuesday, November 25th at 12 noon. The last paper of 2025 will be December 18th. No Free Trader December 25th or January 1st. The first 2026 paper will be January 8th. We will begin taking Free Ads for that edition on Wednesday, December 31st at 12 noon. Our office will reopen on Monday, January 5th at 8am.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: Nov. 29 at local stores. Shop locally & help your community “stay in business.”

STAR OF THE NORTH COMMUNITY DECORATING CONTEST: Dec. 1 -18. Send photo, name, address to malonechamber@gmailcom 1st prize: $100.

BLOOD CLINIC: By Brushton-Moira American Legion Post 939 & NC Regional Blood. Nov. 11, 4-7pm at the Legion home, CR 17 Moira. In memory of all veterans.

FACEBOOK: @TheFreeTrader

BOMBAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Nov. 8, 1-3pm at the museum on Rt. 95, Bombay. Theme “Our Amish Neighbors.” All attending will be entered for a door prize. Homemade cookies, punch, & water served. Issue 37 of “Historical Notes” on sale. Info 315-705-5529

SENIOR PLANET: Nov. 14, 10:30am. Ft. Covington-Bombay-Westville Adult Center. Teaching seniors & others about using iPads, tablets, computers, cell phones. 1 on 1 avail. at 1pm. 518-358-4895 call a day ahead of time or 9:30am day of if planning to each lunch.

BLUEGRASS/FOLK MUSIC SESSION: by Lyon Mountain UMC. Sat. Nov. 15, 2-5pm. All skill levels welcome & listeners. Benefit food pantry. Accepting dry little/no-prep foods. Questions 518-319-4411

NOTICE: St. Mary’s Fall Festival, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Waddington, Sat., Nov. 22, from 9:00-3:00 pm. Free. Vendors/Crafters, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Lunch for purchase.

TRIVIA NIGHT: Tues., Nov. 18, Malone American Legion, 53 Morton St., 6pm. Sponsored by Malone CofC.

FALL CLEAN UP: Town of Waverly. The Highway Department will be picking up leaves and small branches through Fri. Nov. 7. Leaves need to be placed in clear plastic bags while small branches should be placed in a pile near the leaf bags.

NOTICE: The Town of Waverly has decided to close down the water supply outside the Highway Department, effective Nov. 1, due to drought conditions. Questions. 518-856-9482.

BRUSHTON-MOIRA ADULT CENTER ADULT PROM: Sat., Nov. 15, 7-9pm. No charge. Photo booth, DJ, refreshments, and participants crowned. Sponsored by BMC Class of 2026 Govt. Class.

WINTER WONDERLAND CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW: 11th annual David Sauther Memorial show. Dec. 13, Davis Elementary School, Malone. Fundraiser for Emmaus Soup Kitchen. Crafters, artisans, direct sale vendors wanted. Info & packet application: soupkitchencraftshow@aol.com or Aimee Marshall. 518-521-7276.

NOTICE: Local drop-off locations and hours for the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child are now available for National Collection Week, Nov. 17-24. You can find drop-off locations & hours nearest them at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ

NORWOOD GOLDEN AGERS: At Norwood Am. Legion, 10 Maple St. Holiday craft fair, looking for vendors, Sat. Nov. 22, 10-4, tables $20 ea.. Deadline Nov. 1. 315-466-6723

CONSTABLE FOOD PANTRY: Nov. 7, Dec. 5. If you need emergency food, please contact either Kay Tompkins, 518 483-2148 or Laurie Spinner, 518 483-0765.

TOWN OF BELLMONT FOOD PANTRIES: Scheduled for Thursdays : Nov. 20, & Dec. 18 at the town highway garages in Bellmont Center & Owl’s Head. For questions about pick-up times and how to qualify call 518-483-9313

NOTICE: Burke VFD Auxiliary’s Annual Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting 6 pm, Dec. 9 at the Fire Station. Refreshments provided. Anyone who would like to have a loved one remembered is asked to contact Linda 518-521-8529 or Donna 518-483-7159 no later than Dec. 2nd.

OGDENSBURG HISTORY MUSEUM: 206 Ford St. ogdensburghistorymuseum.com. Nov. 8, 11:30am, Native American Children’s Program. Nov. 14, 6pm 100 Riverside Ave., Documentary on Local Involvement in Battle of the Windmill, info: NLaFaver@stlawco.gov or historian@ogdensburg.org. Nov. 16, 1pm, lecture Picturing Urban Renewal: A Digital History of New York State.

FRANKLIN COUNTY PERSONNEL: Civil Service Exams, Now with the option of Anticipated Eligibility for education requirements - Fee for each exam is $10 unless otherwise noted. Exam Date of: 12/13/2025 – Last Date to file for exam: 11/06/2025: Deputy Commissioner for Family Services #70-013380; Support Investigator #75-155010; Senior Social Welfare Examiner #70-020610; Support Investigator #87-127010; Senior Social Welfare Examiner #60-044610. See exam announcement for more details or call the Franklin County Personnel Office at the number listed below. Civil Service Continuous Recruitment Exams Now with availability of Anticipated Eligibility for education requirements: Early Intervention Service Coordinator #86-587, Secretary to Conflict Defender #68-439, Legal Secretary #85-004, Children’s Services Supervisor #60-676, Case Manger (Legal) #68-539, Behavioral Health Specialist #66-022, Warden #73-653 ($20.00 Filing Fee), Correction Officer Lieutenant #73-679 ($20.00 Filing Fee). Exams may require the following documents with the completed application and filing fee, such as: *Copy of NYS Driver’s License, if applicable and/or **Copy of College Transcript (unofficial accepted), if applicable. You may also get an application and view the exam announcements on our website at www.franklincountyny.gov. You may also like us on Facebook to keep updated on exams, postings and job opportunities at: www.facebook.com/franklinpersonnel. Applications must be postmarked or received by the Personnel Office by the last date to file. For more information and application on exam, contact the Franklin County Personnel Office, 355 West Main Street, Suite 311, 3rd Floor Courthouse, Malone, New York 12953. PHONE: 518-481-1677 or 1665.

OGDENSBURG HISTORY MUSEUM: Hours: Mon 10am-12pm, Wed & Thrs 10am-1pm, Sun 11am 1pm. 206 Ford St. www.ogdensburghistorymuseum.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Looking to fill board vacancy. If interested, submit letter to St. Regis Riverfront Senior Apartments, 32 North River Rd, St. Regis Falls, NY 12980.

ATTENTION FARMERS: Free or low cost Biosolids ‘fertilizer’ is contaminated with heavy metals and PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ that harm pregnant women and their babies. Once spread, your crops absorb PFAS and that poison is passes into plants and anything that eats those crops for decades: vegetables, beef, dairy milk. Alert your friends and relative.

ALPHA: is a community-based gathering that meets once a week for 10 weeks where you have a chance to ask these questions in a judgment-free environment. Join us Tuesday evenings at St Mary’s Social Hall in Massena. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and share a free meal and good conversation. For more information and to register call 315-769-2469 or just show up to register.

WALKING CLUB: All ages, all levels, Saturdays, 1pm,Davis Elem. Park.

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WANTED: Town of Burke accepting applications for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. CDL License required. Contact Larry LaPlante 518-521-7150 or 483-5957 for info.

NOTICE: Burke Adult Center accepting donations of cans & bottles at the adult center, 1040 East Main St, Burke, across from the fire house. Receptacle in the parking lot.

HELP WANTED: Younger volunteers for Constable Veterans’ Committee. 2-3 meeting/year. 518-481-4816 or 518-483-7654

AL-ANON: For friends and family of alcoholics. Thursdays at 12pm at Malone Centenary United Church, Rt. 11, Malone near the Courthouse building. Come in back door off parking lot. 315-573-1648 for details.

SRF ADULT CENTER: Is looking for volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels. 1 to 2 hours per week w/possible mileage reimbursement. For info call Barbie at 518-856-9861

BOOK CASES WANTED: For donation to the Bombay Free Library. Linda 315-705-5529

MARY’S PLACE THRIFT STORE: 3 Burns Holden Road, St Mary’s Parish Center, Ft. Covington. Spring/Summer clothes & shoes in stock. Open Thurs. and Fri. 11am-4pm, Sat. 10am-3pm.

MASSENA SENIOR CITIZENS: Wed. Pot Luck Lunch, noon, please bring place settings. Cards in Senior Activity room, call 315-769-7810 for info. Shuffleboard, Senior Activity room, every Tue. 1-4pm.

TOWN OF CONSTABLE: has a metal dumpster at the Highway Garage for any residents of the Town of Constable who would like to discard any metal that they would like to clean up. No refrigerators or air conditioners.

NOTICE: Bombay Food Pantry every 2nd Saturday/month, 9am-5pm.

HUD GRANT: Town of Westville, more applicants needed. Friends of the North Country, 518-293-5045 x135.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED: for Ft. Covington Adult Center Meals on Wheels. 1-2hrs./week w/possible mileage reimbursement. Info, Paula 518-358-4895

WE HAVE MANY CATS: Visit focusonferalstoday.com to see cats. 315-212-5984 for an appointment.

FOOD PANTRIES IN TOWN OF BELLMONT: Bellmont Center & Owl’s Head 2025 are scheduled on Thursdays. For questions about pick-up times, locations, & how to qualify call 518-483-9313.

ST. REGIS FALLS AMBULANCE: Looking for Volunteers. Serving greater Town of Waverly inc. Dickinson, parts of Santa Clara & parts of Duane. We are an ALS Service doing emergency treatment & transports to Alice Hyde.

HELP WANTED: Asst. cook, 30 hrs./week, 7am-1pm. Ft. Covington Adult Center. 518-358-4895 for interview. Must have valid driver’s license.

FRANKLIN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY: will help low income families of northern Franklin County spay/neuter their pets(dogs/cats).For application write to FCHS, PO BOX 226, Malone, NY 12953. Proof of income will be required:ie MEDICAID, HEAP, SNAP, SSI, low cost housing. Please include self addressed envelope and valid phone number. BURKE ADULT CENTER: Congregate meals will be available Monday through Friday starting at noon. Please call for reservations the day prior at 518-483-1089, if you would like to attend meal. Suggested donation of $2 per meal for persons over 60. No senior will be denied services due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute. The charge is $6.75 per meal for persons under 60 years old.

EMMAUS SOUP KITCHEN: Of Malone is now open every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month, 11:30-12:3pm at New Beginnings Church, 227 West Main St., for lunch.

TOWN OF BELLMONT LICENSES & PERMITS: For hunting, fishing, and dog licenses, birth and death certificates, handicap permits, and marriage licenses, contact the Bellmont Town Clerk. For appointments, call 518-569-8312 or e-mail to bellmontnyclerk@gmail.com.

HEALTHY FAMILIES ST. LAWRENCE: Through weekly visits, our Family Specialists support you w/health & safety info, screenings, info on healthy child development & activities grow your baby’s skills. We connect you w/ community resources to ensure your family’s needs are met. From fetal to 5 yrs. old. Program is free & voluntary. 315-788-8533.

BURKE ADULT CENTER: Coffee Hour every Tuesday from 9-11am. Card games every Wednesday, starting at 9am. 518-483-1089

SAL DUES: Renew your Sons of the American Legion membership $25. Payments can be made in-person at American Legion Post 219 in Malone, or by mail to SAL Dues, 53 Morton Street, Malone NY 12953. New members should call 518-483-4910 for an application.

NORTH STAR GALLERY GIFT SHOP ON PEARL: 43 Pearl St., Malone. Wed-Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2. All items made by local artists.

SLC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS: www.SLCChamber.org Vendors wanted: laura@slcchamber.or, 315-386-4000 ext. 6.

CUB SCOUT PACK 61, MALONE: Needs used Cub Scout uniforms. Drop off at St. Andre Bessette Outreach Center, 12 Homestead part, or call Pat. 518-483-1525

FOCUS ON FERALS: Cats & kittens for adoption. www.focusonferalstoday.com and fill out our online adoption application if interested Cats adoption fee is $85 includes all shots, spay/neuter, microchip.

NORTH COUNTRY ANIMAL SHELTER: Will take in your litter of pups for free if you allow us to spay their mother. 518-483-5050

MALONE ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: New time and date. The new group will be offered hybrid, in-person and virtually on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 2:00pm. The in-person meeting will be held at 155 Finney Blvd, Suite 2, Malone NY 12953. Contact Brooke Dubuque at bmdubuque@alz.org or 518.915.3115 to receive zoom link for virtual option.

TOWN OF CLINTON: Tammy Bell Martin selling hunting and fishing licenses. Her hours are Monday & Wednesdays 6pm-8pm, Saturdays 9-12noon. 518-319-1242 or townclerkofclinton@gmail.com

FORT COVINGTON EMS: needs Volunteers for EMT, Attendant, and Driver. No experience required. Must posses a valid drivers license. Send us a message on facebook, or email us at fortcovingtonems@gmail.com for info.

WANTED: Information on Westville natives/residents who are Purple Heart Recipients. Will need proof of award. 518-562-3948 for further info.

SRF AMERICAN LEGION AUX: Post 322 is seeking help. We are compiling a list of members from 1948-present. If your mother, aunt was a member during time period please email dhwright007@gmail.com with names.

AMERICAN LEGION IN CHATEAUGAY: Is looking for a kitchen caterer. Must be available for short notice events, such as funerals and memorials. Please call 518-497-6419 or send an email to post875ny@gmail.com, to request more information.

NUTRITION OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM: We can check your eligibility for SNAP, & help you complete and submit your application. It’s free and confidential. MILC serving residents in Franklin Co. 518-483-2151 ext 209.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 308: 41 Elm St., Malone is looking for podium for large Bible. 518-483-1643

MOIRA NEW HOPE FOOD PANTRY: 4th Tuesday of month, 2:30-5:30pm, 98 Rt. 95, Living Water Life Church (Old Rutland Station).

BELLMONT TOWN COURT: Held 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at the Bellmont Town Hall starting at 7pm. Town Judge Glenda King 518-425-3461 or 518-651-0235

FOCUS ON FERALS CAT RESCUE: is looking for Foster Homes in the area. Email: adopt@focusonferalstoday.com for more information.

LASAGNA DINNER: Centenary UM Church, 345 W. Main St., Malone. Thu. Oct. 2, 4pm till gone. Dine in or take out. Adults $15, 5 & under $10. Call to reserve by Sept. 29, 518-483-4890. Inc.: lasagna, roll, side salad, apple betty dessert.

BRUSHTON MOIRA FOOD PANTRY: At. St. Mary’s Church in Brushton is open 2nd & 4th Monday of every month, 1-4pm. Please bring an empty box and someone to carry if needed.

MOUNT TOM CLUB MEMBERSHIPS: for 2026 are now being accepted. Located along Wolf Pond Road in Mountain View, the Mount Tom Club is a family-oriented social and recreational club with activities for all age groups. Events in 2026 include a fish fry, clambake, pig roast, pot-luck dinner, trap shoot / corn-hole tournament, and venison feast. Members have access to 1,600 acres for climbing trails, hiking, and hunting. Membership fee for individuals and families is just $150. For an application, send a request to Mount Tom Club, Att: Memberships, PO Box 173, Owl’s Head NY 12969.

MILC NAVIGATORS: are available to provide health insurance enrollment assistance & answer insurance questions. Navigators provide free, confidential & unbiased enrollment assistance for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plans & Qualified Health Plans at various locations throughout Franklin County. Services also avail. by phone. Contact MILC 518-483-2151 to schedule appt.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: Help you need is here - let us help you take your first steps to recovery. 518NA meets every Thursday night at 7pm at New Beginnings Church located 227 W Main St, Malone, entrance in back.

TOWN OF WAVERLY: Town Board has changed their Town Board Meeting from the 3rd Monday of every month to the 4th Monday of every month at 6:30pm at the Town Hall.

LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM: Franklin County residents only. Focus on Ferals, email help@focusonferalstoday.com.

HELP WANTED: Hiring a dependable person for ARC self direction program. Starting at 20/hr. Day shift from 2pm till 7pm. Young man needing help with basic care as well as light housekeeping. Merrill, NY. 518-319-7705 for details.

DAV TRANSPORTATION NETWORK: Provides free transport to VA medical facilities. Our drivers are all volunteers, and the Franklin County DAV is in dire need of drivers. Gary 518-572-9069

LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Make a difference in a seniors life. Join the Community Friendship Volunteer Program. Call Susan Schrader 518-651-2535 or sschrader@chcnorthcountry.org.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: First Friday of each month. All skill levels welcome. Bring your instrument, your poetry, stand up comedy etc. Light refreshments & snacks avail. Suggested donation $5. Foothills Art, 43 Pearl St., Malone. 518-319-4260 jilljarts@gmail.com. Foothillsartsociety.com

HELP WANTED: Town of Waverly seeks a qualified individual to work as a Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. This is a part time position that will be trained by our employees. If you have any questions or need an application, contact the Town Office 518-856-9482.

TOWN OF CLINTON: Wants photos of uniformed vets of all wars who reside in Clinton or who grew up in or are from Clinton. The town is creating a banner to honor its veterans. If you have a photo contact the Town of Clinton historian, Rebecca LeClair at 518-497-6133 or reblecl@gmail.com.

FRIENDS OF THE OGDENSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY: Book Store at 312 Washington St., Ogdensburg. Wednesday, 4-6pm & Thursday-Friday, 2-4pm. Library Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9:30am-5pm, Wed 11:30am-7pm. Bookstore hours; Wed 4-6pm, Thurs & Fri 2-4pm.

JOIN SENIOR PLANET: North Country’s virtual programs Monday-Friday. All programs are hosted via Zoom and there are multitude of topics that will peak your interest! Our website is: www.seniorplanet.com/locations/north-country Don’t have Zoom on your device? Call our hotline at 518-612-4153 and our staff will assist you in downloading and getting set up on Zoom! Look forward to having you join our programs.

LOCAL ADULT CENTERS: Need volunteer drivers for our Home Delivered Meal Program. Approximately 450 nutritious meals are delivered to older adults who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. Meals are delivered at lunch time by volunteers. Meals on Wheels delivers more than just a meal. Daily visits provide a warm smile & a safety check that helps keep seniors healthy, safe and living independently in their own homes each year. Precautionary equipment provided. Will work with your schedule.

HARM REDUCTION VENDING MACHINES: For opioid overdoses, (Narcan). Free to access. Citizen Adv. – Malone Behavioral Health Urgent Care: 125 Finney Blvd., Malone NY, 12953; Ogdensburg Wellness Center 109 Ford St., Ogdensburg NY, 13669 Hyde Medical Center, Adirondack Medical Center, Canton/Potsdam Medical Center and Massena Medical Center. We work with the SRF Vol. Fire Dept and District on Fire Calls, MVA, and searches. Looking for persons willing to donate their time and efforts to our community at large. Call any member of the SRFA, Inc., & to get an application, or 518-856-9314

FRANKLIN COUNTY MEALS PROGRAM: Suggested donation is $2 per meal for people over 60. No senior will be denied service due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute. The charge is $6.75 per meal for people under 60. Be aware of your right to voluntarily contribute if your income is at or above the 185% Federal Poverty Level. Reservations requested in advance, but no later than 9am the day of attendance. Services provided in whole or by part, by US Department of Health & Human Services, Administration on Aging, New York State Office for the Aging, and Franklin County. Nutritional analysis is available upon request. For daily menu, contact Malone Adult Center 518-483-6611 or on Facebook

DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: New Applications accepted. Eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy Program through the FCDSS has expanded as of August 1st. If your income falls between these family size & income standards. 1-$40,770. 2-$54,930, 3-$69,090, 4-$83,250, 5-$97,410, 6-111,570, 7-$125,730, 8-$139,890. Additionally, to be eligible you must be employed, be enrolled in a public or private educational facility; or be enrolled in an education program that prepares you to obtain a NYS High School equivalency diploma; or be taking part in a literacy training, or a college student. Contact your local DSS at 518-481-1837.

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Town of Malone Justices policy: Payment of Fines & submitting of actions at the Town of Malone Justice Court, 27 Airport Road, will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 9-3pm only. Fines associated with Court dockets on Tuesday and Thursday will be handled in the Courtroom as the window will be closed on these days. Any questions should be directed only to the Justice Court at 518-481-6634 as no other department has the authority, knowledge or information to assist in any way with Court matters.

WIPE OUT CERVICAL CANCER: We have the power to wipe out cervical cancer. Yet, a recent U.S. study shows that more cervical cancers are being diagnosed at a later stage, when the cancer may have already spread, and less at an early stage, when treatment works best. The biggest increase was seen among Black women. New York State data also show that Black women are more likely than white women to be diagnosed with cervical cancer and also to die from the disease. We have the tools to find cervical cancer early or completely prevent it. The first tool is regular cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer screening tests can find the cells that lead to cancer before it starts. These cells can then be removed. This prevents cancer! Screening also helps to find cervical cancer early when it may be easier to treat. The second tool is the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. HPV causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer and several other cancers. The HPV vaccine prevents about 90% of HPV-related cancers. The HPV vaccine is recommended for children starting at age 9 and young adults through age 26. If you have a cervix, start screening at age 21 and get screened every three years until age 65. Talk to your doctor after age 65 to see if you should still be screened. While the HPV vaccine is very effective in preventing cervical cancer, you should still be screened regularly. If you don’t have insurance, the Cancer Services Program (CSP) of Northeastern NY provides free cervical cancer screening to those aged 40 and older who qualify. Most health insurers cover screening at no cost for those with insurance. Call your health care provider or call us at 518-324-7671 to see if you qualify for a free cervical cancer screening.

NYS CDFI COALITION: Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) have been working with the CDFI Fund for more than thirty years to provide capital to under-resourced communities. During the pandemic, we served as financial first responders, deploying funds to keep up with the expectations of our clients and the urgent needs of the underserved. We continue to meet enormous market demand, providing capital for housing, small business, and community revitalization. Support from the CDFI Fund allows us to maximize our impact in New York’s low-income areas - urban, rural and everywhere in between. Local CDFIs develop unique programs and tailored resources by leveraging federal dollars with private capital. Grants from the CDFI Fund of the US Department of Treasury, blended with lending capital from commercial banks and other resources, allow local CDFIs to offer loans at lower rates to borrowers who may not be able to access traditional bank financing. These grants are not spent down, as traditional grants are. Instead, as loans are repaid, the funds are recycled into new projects. In addition to lending, we offer technical assistance to our borrowers to help them develop much-needed housing, build businesses, and revitalize neighborhoods. The Constitution gave the power of the purse – the nation’s checkbook – to Congress. We urge our representatives to reclaim their Constitutional spending authority, safeguard our nation’s separation of powers, and stand against the elimination of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. https://www.nyscdfi.org/

MISCELLANEOUS

BF MAINVILLE CONSTRUCTION: All interior and exterior renovations. Quality workmanship at an affordable price. Fully insured. 518-483-0618

MINI GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES: Family farm raised, $675. 518-319-4001

FOR SALE: 275 gallon fuel tank. Metal workbench, with a vice. Steel shelving for garage. 518-651-7748

FOR SALE: AKC registered yellow labs ready to go going on 9 weeks. Shots dewormed and papers and puppy packet. 1200 ea. Parents have strong hunting background Ofa and DNA. If interested call 315-842- 2917.

FOR SALE: 3 pure German Shepard girls. 8 week on 10/27. Utd on shots, dewormer, vet checked, and health certificates. $500 each. 315-603-2297

WINTER STORAGE: Indoor or outdoor, cars, boats, motorcycles, campers. Call 518-651-4505

CHAMPAGNE’S GUN SHOP: BUY~SELL~TRADE 115 Ct. Rt. 10, North Bangor. 518-529-7417

FOR SALE: 3500lb. capacity pallet forks, $595. 4200lb. capacity pallet forks, $735. Single prong bale spear, $395. 60” rock bucket, $1,415. 78” rock bucket, $1,580. 60” root grapple, $2,395. Universal quick attached mounting plate, $150. 518-483-0471

BURKE FARM SUPPLY: Guns and ammunition. Buy, sell, trade. Burke. 518-483-5090

SHOVA’S SAWMILL: Rough cut lumber, framing, wood chips, Mondays & Wednesdays are the best days. 518-483-0411

YODER’S DEER PROCESSING: Through September, October, November. 116 Barrett Rd., Brushton, NY 12916

FREE TRADER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Thanksgiving week we publish on Wednesday, November 26th. The Paid Ad deadline is Monday, November 24th at 4pm. The Free Ad deadline is Tuesday, November 25th at 12 noon. The last paper of 2025 will be December 18th. No Free Trader December 25th or January 1st. The first 2026 paper will be January 8th. We will begin taking Free Ads for that edition on Wednesday, December 31st at 12 noon. Our office will reopen on Monday, January 5th at 8am.

FOR SALE: Ford F150 (4) alum. wheels w/sensors & hubcaps w/(4) Cooper all-terrain tires, 275/55R20, treat at 14/32”, $700. (4) spare tires, Cooper all-terrain 275/55R20, 8/32” tread, $250. Private msg. 716-474-1512

PPL PERSONAL ASSISTANT: 46 years old, looking for more consumers. Evening Hours. Text or Call Liz 518-651-0787.

WANTED: Riles & shotguns. 518-483-6368 or 518-319-7252

FOR SALE: Water heater 40 gal. A. O. Smith Energy Saver, works. $50. 2 roosters hatched in early June 2025. Bielefelder/Isa Brown cross. $2 ea 315-328-4653 No Sun calls

FOR SALE: 275 gal. oil tank $100. 55 gal. plastic or metal barrel $10 & $20 ea. 315-600-0412

FOR SALE: Cub Cadet HD 2550 lawn tractor w/snowblower attachment, $900 obo. 518-810-6742

FREE: Sm. New Zealand rabbits. 518-319-0284

FREE TO GOOD HOME: Kittens, litter trained. 518-319-0029

FOR SALE: 4’ chest freezer, like new, $125. All Nighter woodstove, very heavy, $125. 518-319-7016

WANTED: War items. WW2 daggers, swords helmets, medals, pins, patches, flags, badges. German, Japanese & American. 336-692-2739

WORK WANTED: Odd jobs. 518-353-4819

FOR SALE: Honda 1132 Snowthrower. Hydrostatic trans. on tracks. $500. 518-651-7927

FOR SALE: Terra Cross RT ATV tires, (2) 255-65 14, (2) 205-75R14, $80, two like new. Hobart meat cuber, $1100. Hobart comm. meat slicer, $700. 518-529-3111

FOR SALE: King water bed frame & headboard, $100. Epiphone elec. acoustic guitar, $250. Crate 30W acoustic amp, $75. 518-521-6418

FOR SALE: Tow dolly, Mastertow, $1400 firm. 518-521-3870

FOR SALE: RV winter cover for 22-24’ travel trailer, new in box, $150. 607-321-8650

WANTED: Aquariums to hatch baby angelfish & hatchlings ASAP (landline). 518-521-3226

FOR SALE: Summit Tx 25 4WD tractor 55 hrs w/loader new cond. .$16,000 obo. 518-573-1659

FOR SALE: 29” mountain bike, racing wheels, $50. 518-353-0063

FREE TO GOOD HOME: Older kittens, playful, litter trained. 518-481-7126

FOR SALE: (5) Bolens knuckles w/shaft fits attachments, can be adapted for drive shafts, $45/all. Techumseh elec. starter for Snow King motors, $55. 518-483-7945

FOR SALE: (2) twin complete beds, $100 ea. (1) white twin daybed, $75. All ex. cond. & clean. 518-483-2923

FOR SALE: Compound hunting bow w/access., $50. 518-481-7411

FREE TO GOOD HOME: Cane Corso/German Shepherd 16 wk. old male. Black w/brindle legs, sweet & smart. Call/text 518-353-9012

FOR SALE: 2021 Polaris RZR S 1000, $16,500 obo., 1100 mi., garage kept, like new, LED bar, rock bars, Bluetooth speakers, winch, windshields, hardtop, mirrors, cover, plastic top for enclosed doors, heater, side pockets. 315-212-2106

WANTED: Vintage Mitchell Garcia fishing rods, reels & lures. Also bear & antique traps, advertising signs, dynamite plungers, & antlers. 518-497-6979

FOR SALE: (5) 40lb. bags Blachak low sulfur nut coat. (9) 40lb. bags Blachak low sulfur pea coal. $7/bag 518-856-9316 before 8pm

FREE TO GOOD HOME: 2 Rottweiler mixes, 1 boy, 1 girl. 315-212-0256

FOR SALE: Noritz CB199-DV combo. propane boiler, 100k BTU, needs new heat exchanger (have) installed. Best offer. 518-497-6071

FOR SALE: 2006 Cub Cadet side by side, 4x2, runs well, gd. tires, $1500 obo. 315-250-8256

FOR SALE: Balance of garage sale items. WANTED: Gd. used car. 518-483-3864

HELP WANTED: Part time female caretaker, must be honest, open minded, dependable. 518-483-5247

WANTED: Someone to snow blow a medium sized driveway as needed in Bangor. 518-483-6581

FOR SALE: 2 mini lanterns new in bx $15 pr. 2 pointed shovels $15. 2 snow shovels steel $15. Med. pet carrier $5.. 518-319-6437

FREE TO GOOD HOME: Beautiful gray cat, found on College Ave. Does not do well with other pets/cats. Shots UTD, healthy. 518-521-7858

FOR SALE: LEBO rifle scope, 6x24x50, 2 yrs. old, like new, illuminated reticle, mounting rings, $125. Epson all-in-1 printer, fax, scan, works great, $25. 518-521-3190

FREE: Lg. bag ladies’ clothes, LG & up. 518-529-6387

FREE: 21’ 5th wheel camper, no leaks. 518-593-4305

FREE TO GOOD HOME: (3) puppies, German Shepherd/Pitbull mix, 3 mo old. 315-296-2743

FOR SALE: Older model TV. 315-296-8708

FOR SALE: 2017 Kubota B2650, 26hp, diesel, 19.5pto, 4 wheel hydrostatic trans., 5’ bucket, 945hrs., runs gd., $14,000. 518-319-0284

FOR SALE: 1980 Honda CV 650, vintage, complete, needs TLC. 518-651-9322

FOR SALE: Homemade utility trailer, 6’x8’, wood & metal w/rear ramps, needs axle, best offer. 315-389-4541

FOR SALE: Hardwood 3 cushion couch. $60. 518-353-3773

FOR SALE: (2) generators, 1 pressure washer, $50 ea. 518-569-1142

FOR SALE: Vinyl siding, tan, gd. cond. enough for a double wide trailer & 2 car garage, $800. 8’ chain for gas powered sander, new never used, $900. 518-563-8566

FOR SALE: Portable generator, 7250W, elec. start, new battery, $500. 1/4x2” sheet metal screws, around 2,000, $75. 518-572-2849

HELP WANTED: Someone to do odd jobs. 518-483-3864

FREE: Pig. 518-514-8665

WANTED: Treadmill, vgc. 518-483-4437

FOR SALE: Dinette set w/4 upholstered chairs, nice. 518-483-0490

FOR SALE: 4 wheeler, King Quad 300 w/snowplow, used little, runs gd., $1800. 1955 Farmall 100 25hp, new gate, decals, battery, charging system, new rings & tires, like new, wheel weights all around, runs, front & rear hydraulics, hydr. snow plow on front w/fast hitch for back, $4500. 518-529-6531

FREE TO GOOD HOME: Rottweiler female. 518-333-0885

AUTOMOTIVE & REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE: 2013 Silverado, frame rusted, gd. motor, trans., rear end, 95k mi., $2000. 518-483-6494

WANTED: Chevy/GMC 3500 Dually Mason Dump Truck in the 4K range, needing some work OK. 518-534-5477

FOR SALE OR TRADE: 2019 Chevy van, 15 pass. 518-481-5059

FOR SALE: 2004 Chrysler SeaRay conv., California car, no rust, $5000. 54” lawn sweeper, $200. 518-483-3128

FOR SALE: 2008 Kia Borrego, 6cyl, runs gd., new sticker, $2400 obo. 2004 Ford 350 4WD dump truck, Fisher V plow, runs/dumps gd., $4400 obo. 518-258-6773

FOR SALE: 1994 GMC 3500 dump truck, 60k mi. w/8’ Western snow plow. $8000. 518-483-2495

FOR SALE: Chevy C50 2 ton stake bed truck w/hydraulic dump, standard, 78k mi., works ex., stored inside. $7000 obo. 18’ Selkirk 6” insulated stainless steel chimney, inc. pipe, roof flashing, 6” T, locking bands. 518-493-2722

FOR SALE: 2004 Dodge Dakota, int/ext. gd. cond., red. 518-319-7211

SUNNY ACRES APARTMENTS: In Bombay. 1-2-3-4 bedroom apartments, no pets. 518-521-5020 or fax 518-358-4424.

FOR SALE: 14’x56 house trailer, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, located in Burke. Fair condition. Taking offers. 518-483-0727

FOR SALE: Single wide mobile home, 3BR, 1.7 acres, needs TLC, Burke. $50,000 owner financed. 518-319-0284

FOR SALE: Building lot, 100’ frontage Southwoods Rd., Brushton, $70,000 (can be 2 lots). 860-975-7788

WANTED TO RENT: 3BR trailer/house, Franklin Co. Call/text 518-265-3130

FOR RENT: 1BR furnished apt., 2nd floor, all util. inc., no pets/smokers, $650/mo. +SD. 518-483-3864

FOR SALE: 3BR, 2.5 bath, raised ranch, 2 stall garage. Additional 24x36’ 2 stall, 2 story garage/workshop (heated). Almost 3 acres. Just outside Massena. $260,000. 315-250-4963 or 315-296-4281

FOR RENT: 1BR apt no pets. 518-481-5059