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Largest facility in area with most off street parking
Daniel J. Enea 3rd Generation Funeral Director
VOLUME 4: NUMBER 4
APRIL 2024
Little Falls WCA Announces “Women of Distinction Award” Recipients The Little Falls WCA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Women of Distinction Awards, who will be recognized at a breakfast at the Little Falls Elks Lodge on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Please join us as we honor and celebrate these exceptional women who have made significant contributions to the betterment of the Little Falls community. This event is sponsored by Van Meter & Van Meter, LLC.
Kaufman was instrumental in securing numerous large grants for the city of Little Falls and the formation of My Little Falls, the Mohawk Valley Express, and the Creative Outpost, Inc. She has the honor of Photo by Dave Warner - L-R - Front row - Caren Woolner, Deborah A. Kaufman, and Maryanne Terzi. L-R - Back row - Tracy Young, Kara Milianta, and Roza Karabanov. being elected the first and combines that with female mayor of Little community organizations Health/Wellness Roza Karabanov, FNP- true compassion and Falls and is currently and events. BC: Karabanov is a concern. serving full-time in that Music/Arts family nurse practitioner leadership position. Kara Milianta: Milianta is working in Little Falls Education a high school art teacher through Mohawk Tracy Young: Young is Religion Maryanne Terzi: Terzi is and is a leader in the arts Valley Health Systems, a STEAM Specialist and an active member and community. She has a fulfilling a vital need in Engineering by Design volunteer of Holy Family wealth of knowledge and the community which is instructor at Benton Parish. She serves in sees things from a unique lacking in primary care Hall Academy. STEAM the capacity as leader perspective. Milianta is a providers. She has been means the study of Technology, The honorees have and treasurer in the Holy skilled arts educator and caring for patients in Science, been selected through Family Rosarians. Terzi has dedicated endless Little Falls since 2016. Engineering, the Arts, a nomination process in gives her time to the hours advocating for Karabanov has provided and Mathematics. Young the following categories: Church without reserve new programs she has exceptional care with her is a skilled educator and and brings her faith and developed for students incredible knowledge of community volunteer at Business/Industry commitment to all facets and the Mohawk Center medicine, as well as the the Mohawk Valley Center Deborah A. Kaufman: of life being involved with for the Arts. needs of her patients, Please See WCA Page 5
New Name, New Look for Local Building Material Store September 2023, George Lumber of Dolgeville Serving the community expanded its offerings for over 50 years, and updated to a new George Lumber is a name, George Lumber well-known business Home Center. in the area. Robert F. George, a World War II Moving Forward Navy Veteran, founded George Lumber in 1972. With a newly remodeled Continuing his legacy, is showroom, even more a thriving family-owned exciting changes are and operated building on the way for George material business run by Lumber Home Center. Robert M George (Bob) Coming soon, is a fully and his two daughters. In remodeled store and Story by Carol Vogel
upcoming events you won’t want to miss in early May - for both contractors and customers. “We appreciate the business we’ve received from the area all these years,” said Bob. Located at 40 McKinley Avenue in Dolgeville, NY, Bob George and his dedicated staff work closely with independent contractors and individual customers alike. Offering
a wide range of services from foundations to finish trim, for George Lumber Home Center, “no job is too big or too small.” Bob added, “We want to continue to provide the highest level of service and bring in the newest products on the market.”
Need a contractor referral? Are you looking for window, door, or garage door installation services? They also provide pole barn and garage packages – all with free estimates! If you are a local contractor, a Contractor Advantage rebate program is available to you. Upcoming Events
Photo by Dave Warner - An aerial view of George Lumber Home Center in Dolgeville, New York.
With all the changes in store, George Lumber Home Center will be holding some special events to showcase their new renovations. Bob is excited about the
store updates. With his industry knowledge and experience, he is focused on quality. “We’re bringing new ideas and staying updated with building needs as things change over time. I tell my customers, ‘This is what’s out now; this is what you should use’”. On May 3rd, George Lumber Home Center will be holding a contractor appreciation day. There will be multiple vendors in attendance, including Representatives from insulation window and door manufacturers, composite decking, lumber mills, and more. The Store will offer special discounts for contractors during this event. On May 4th, the Home Center will hold a Grand re-opening and customer appreciation day. There
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