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RAY BROOK Ñ The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) will hold a series of public hearings to solicit public comments for state land classification alternatives for former Finch Pruyn lands in the Central Adirondacks. These lands, containing some of the most important recreational and environmental assets in the Adirondack Park, will be opened to public use for the first time in more than 150 years. The classification proposals involve lands in the towns of Minerva and Newcomb, Essex County and the town of Indian Lake, Hamilton County. Detailed maps and the draft environmental impact statement describing the proposed action are available at the Adirondack Park Agency offices and on the APAÕ s website at www.apa.ny.gov. The APA will hold public hearings throughout the Park and State to present alternative proposals and accept public comment. The APA will accept written public comment until July 19. APA Chairwoman Leilani Ulrich strongly encourages the public to participate in the public comment process. She stated, Ò The Adirondack Park Agency is proud to hold these public hearings on such a magnificent package of State land. Under Governor CuomoÕ s leadership this historic acquisition and classification process will ensure protection for astounding natural resources such as OK Slip Falls and will make the communities of the central part of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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Members of the Johnsburg Central School Marching Band and Flag Corps march in the Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 27 in North Creek. Photo by Phil Sherotov
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Remembering North Creek veterans By Phil Sherotov newsenterprise@denpubs.com NORTH CREEK Ñ During the Memorial Day ceremony here Monday, May 27, American Legion Post 629 Commander Terry Waterston and Pastor Terry Mosholder, who heads the Schroon Lake Community Church and will soon lead the North Creek United Methodist Church, spoke of the importance of remembering both the sacrifices of veterans and the
needs of those who are returning home. Waterston, who joined the Marine Corps in 1954, opened by noting, Ò Well, it’s not raining or snowing and even more importantly there are no blackflies.” She spoke about how it is our duty to keep the “memory in Memorial Day.” She said that while we are enjoying the parades and other celebrations, we should remember the veterans whose sacrifices. Ò As we cherish the men and women who came before, we are reminded to do everything within our power to support
our active and retired soldiers, sailors, air men, Marines, and Coast Guard men,” she added. “Good Morning, North Creek!” Mosholder exclaimed as he took the podium. A Vietnam combat veteran who served in the Marine Corps, he graduated from Pittsburgh University in 1987 and Wesley Theological Seminary in 1991. After being ordained in the Presbyterian Church in 1991, he has served in churches in New CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Newcomb and Minerva school districts are sharing more than sports teams this spring; theyÕ re sharing the pain caused by defeated school budgets. The 2013-14 budgets for the other True North school districts Ñ Indian Lake, Long Lake and Johnsburg — were approved by voters on May 21. In Newcomb, the School Board set up a series of town hall meetings to get public input before decid-
ing how to trim the budget and tax levy, according to School Superintendent Skip Hults. “We really do believe in the voice of the community,” Hults said. The first public meeting was held on Thursday, May 23, with the second scheduled for Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. and the third on Monday, June 3 at 7 p.m., all at the school. The public hearing is expected to take place on Tuesday, June 11. In addition, Newcomb school officials are sending out a survey to residents to find out their priorities. On May 21, the Newcomb Central School District placed a 2013-14 budget on the ballot that included a
24.8 percent increase in the tax levy, well above the 6.94 percent increase allowed by the state. A 60 percent supermajority is needed among the electorate for school budgets that exceed the tax levy limit allowable by the state. Before the vote, Hults recognized the sizable increase in the tax levy but said it was necessary in order to keep programs in place. “We have worked so diligently to build a growing, vibrant school district, and if we were to do anything less, we would totally destroy what we’ve been CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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