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If you haven’t looked at the Black River Canal lately in the village of Boonville, then you may be in for a bit of a surprise:  it is practically empty.  After a few days I assumed it would come back to normal but finally today I decided to bike up the tow path and see what was going on.  When I was just about to Forestport I ran into one of the Conservation supervisors who’s crew was starting to mow the banks of the canal.  I spoke with him for a while and he told me that they had stopped the water because they were doing repairs by lock 70 (in the Gorge).

Apparently there are some issues with sediment by the lock gates and the crews have to get right down in there to clear it out.  The supervisor said that since it hadn’t been dredged in a long time, the sediment was building up and the water was eating into the bank.  He did not know when to expect water to flow again.  If I can get the time, and weather permitting, I might ride the other way tomorrow and see if I can catch what is going on at lock 70.

The garage sale season has begun in Boonville New York and every weekend you will see residents somewhere selling off their goods.  We have begun posting local garage sales in our garage sale forum.  Anyone can post their own garage/yard sale for free!  Our free t-shirt giveaways for posting your sale is still in effect so post today!

Good luck and happy sailing

If you post YOUR yard/garage sale in our free yard sales forum, you may very well get a visit from us during your sale.  We will be stopping by random yard sales entered on our forum and giving the prize to the owner of the sale.

For more details, click this link!

We would like to announce the official facebook group has launched!   We plan on using this group to send notices to the members about news here at the site and any local alerts we come across.

Welcome to Our Newest Feature “Pet of the Week”. The pets posted here are for adoption at the Lewis County Humane Society. I first discovered the Humane Society when I was looking for a family dog for my family. On my first trip there I found Kip and could not wait to take him home. The adoption process was easy and the fees reasonable. When I heard the kennel was over crowded I wanted to do something so this is my first step in helping. The Lewis County Humane Society covers 15 towns in Lewis County and Boonville. Upon my visit to the Humane Society today I was greeted by Cliff Cook, Cliff Operates the Lewis County Humane Society.

Each time I have visited the kennel Cliff has greeted me with a smile and a warm welcome. I was also greeted by one of the shelter cats who happily resides in the shelter just to say “Hi” to those who come to visit. As I walked through the cattery I also got to see the residents who are living at the LCHS as educational friends, these included a turtle named Franklin, two ferrets, and some rats.

Today the kennel was as noisy as ever with many barks and yips of furry friends hoping today was the day someone was taking them home forever. Every dog a stopped to say hi to was full of kisses and wiggles. The kennel has expanded since the last time I was there. All of the residence were happy and showing off as usual, many were bouncing and barking and showing just how cute they could be.

The Lewis County Humane Society today has 28 adoptable dogs and 35 adoptable cats. There are a variety of breeds, sizes and energy levels. Cliff walked me through the kennel and showed me everyone there. He took the time to introduce to the dogs and cats and tell me some of their stories. It was so hard to choose who I was going to profile this week. It was even harder not to bring someone home with me, although the thought crossed my mind more then once. While speaking with Cliff I asked what the community could do to help the Humane Society.

As always the Humane Society is in need of donations. The following is a list of items that they could use; Dog/cat food, litter, cleaning supplies (Dawn Dish Soap), leashes, collars (dog and cat), flea collars, food/water bowls, grooming supplies, treats, toys, and blankets. Monetary donations are also accepted as well, or you could become a member of the Humane Society, there are varying levels. If you have some extra time and love animals you could also volunteer your time to the LCHS. I am sure they would love the help.

This week I was so excited to meet all the animals I picked two dogs and a cat to make our “Pet of the Week” so I guess it is “Pets of the Week” First we have “Kyle”. Kyle is a two year old male beagle mix. He is a bursting ball of energy. Kyle was spinning in circles when I first saw him in his cage. Once I walked over to him he came right to the front of the kennel and was full of kisses.

Next we have “Storm”, she is a one year old Alaskan Husky. Storm is very active but also obedient, she sits and stays on command. She also walked well on a leash for Cliff. She has a face that you just can not resist falling in love with.

This is Percy, a very friendly cuddly kitty cat looking for a home that will give her attention and love. Please pardon the picture I was shooting through glass and did not realize the glare that had come through. She is not growling either, just yawning because I woke her up.

These pets and all the others at the LCHS are looking for their forever homes. If you are interested in adopting a pet the Humane Society is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3-9pm or by appointment just call and set up a time the phone number is 376-8349, or you can visit their website at http://www.lewishumane.com/index.shtml. You can also view the animals seeking homes, donate, and become a member on their site.

The adoption fees are as follows: Non Altered Dog is $60 this includes a $35 deposit that will be returned to you if you have the dog spayed/neutered within 30 days and bring in proof. The fee also includes Rabies vaccine, NYS License. Altered dogs are less since you do not have to leave the deposit for the spay or neuter. To adopt a cat the fee is $40 for a non altered cat and $45 if altered the fees also include the rabies vaccine. Also available at the shelter are vouchers to help cover the cost of spaying/neutering your new pet. Ask any of the helpful staff for information on this program.  If you do visit the LCHS let Cliff know you saw them on Boonvilleforum.com

It really has been been a long, long winter!  But never fear, Spring is will be here soon enough.  We happened to catch this picture the other day of a cardinal that we haven’t seen all season.  Now, sure, I suppose they are at everyone else’s house all winter long, but for us it brought back memories of greener times when all this white stuff was just a memory.  We have also noticed many more different types of birds coming around lately.  Is it a sign of imminent Spring?  Let us hope so!