Hailey Paddock with ??? the Just Plain Good Moose. Photo by Gina Greco

by Jay Lawson

The carved wooden moose at the Just Plain Good store in Old Forge hasn’t looked this good in years, thanks to a restoration and fresh paint job performed by Hailey Paddock, a store employee from Remsen.

“Hailey gave him a total makeover, and he looks amazing,” said Kristie Green, Just Plain Good’s manager.

The moose is about 10 years old and has suffered some broken pieces and damage to his finish, but that’s all behind him now, Green said.  Continue reading →