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February 8, 2014
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Thurman farm gets NYC love
This Week JOHNSBURG
By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com
THURMAN Ñ Nettle Meadow Farm, nationally renowned for its artisan cheeses, recently received some new media attention. New York States of Mind, a new web-based digital magazine, has published an extensive article on Nettle Meadow. The article, the first ever presented by the Manhattanbased magazine, focused on the history of Nettle Meadow Farm, the accomplishments of its owners Sheila Flanagan and Lorraine Lambiase, and their humane and ecologically sensitive practices. The article also describes their ongoing project to restore their historic barn, and reveals that Flanagan and Lambiase are talking about hosting concerts and stage productions there. The article, which can be seen at bit.ly/1eKBngv, invites people to drive up to Thurman and visit the farm and its environs. The webzineÕ s Editor-inChief said Tuesday she was pleased to discover Nettle Meadow and present it to the webzineÕ s Internet audience. Ò At NewYorkStatesOfMind.com, we seek to be the storytellers of the state Ñ We celebrate New YorkersÕ parallel experiences and draw connections in the unlikeliest of places,Ó Christine Murphy said. Ò We were thrilled to feature Nettle Meadow Farm Ñ and Lorraine Lambiase and Sheila FlanaganÕ s efforts to restore their ravaged barn. We are excited to see what they continue to do to breathe new life into the Adirondack region.Ó
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Students take to the stage in performances PAGE 5 NEWCOMB
Members of the community enjoyed a “Make a Mix” workshop taught by Sue Therio and held at the Adirondack Community Outreach. Attendees learned to make mixes from scratch for common household and kitchen items like muffin mix, shake and bake, catsup, cream soup base, biscuit mix, taco seasoning and laundry detergent. It was an enjoyable way to learn many ideas for saving money in these challenging economic times. The workshop was dually presented by the Outreach Center and the Town of Johnsburg Library with grants from the Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region and the Pearsall Foundation. Additional workshops on various topics are planned for future dates. Check the library for schedules.
Houseal to head Adirondack Ecological Center PAGE 8 IN INDIAN LAKE
Minerva VFD&RS holds annual banquet By Mike Corey
denpubs@denpubs.com NORTH CREEK Ñ The atmosphere was comfortable, the food was excellent, and most pagers were turned off on Saturday evening, Jan. 25. The occasion? It was a gathering of the members of the Minerva Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad (MVFD&RS), who enjoyed their appreciation dinner at
the Copperfield Inn of downtown North Creek. A crowd of about 40 fire department members, family and friends turned out for this fine event, which was organized to celebrate the dedication and hard work of the volunteers who provide emergency fire protection and medical services to the communities of Minerva and surrounding towns. The evening began with a cocktail hour,
was followed by a sumptuous buffet dinner and recognition/awards ceremony, and was topped off by a terrific video which highlighted the work of the MVFD&RS volunteers, focusing on the importance of quick and effective emergency responses in and around the Minerva community. The recognitions and awards presented to the members covered not just
2013, but the previous year. They included: • Certificate of Appreciation given to each 2013 Board of Director member: Donald Clark, Michael Corey, Keith Dubay, Simon Gardner, David Marshall, and Patty Warrington. • 2012 James C. Brannon Memorial Award (Fireman of the Year): Don Clark CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
Local high school teams enter home stretch PAGE 8
‘Take me back to the old ball game’
JOHNSBURG Ñ A lively history of baseball in the town of Johnsburg is the topic at Wevertown Community Center on Monday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. This free event is Johnsburg Historical SocietyÕ s annual Presidents Day program, a gift to the community. The 2014 title is Ò Small Towns, Big Leagues: Baseball in Johnsburg 1930 Ð 1950s.Ó A panel of speakers, hosted by Bill Bibby, will share stories and memories of AmericaÕ s favorite pastime as it evolved in the townÕ s local hamlets. Among items exhibited will be photos, gloves, spikes, scorebooks, a catcher’s outfit, and a Johnsburg Johnnies
uniform. The discussion will focus on town teams, Little League (Rotary Little League and Gore Mountain Little League), Babe Ruth Baseball, and JohnsburgÕ s connection to minor and major leagues. Information for this event has been supplied by Tim and Tom Harrington, Fred Hayes who was scouted for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies, Phil Goodman who will show scorebooks belonging to his father Ned, centerfielder Bill Bibby, Gary McGinn, and Robert Foote of Minerva. In attendance will be JohnsburgÕ s famous major league player, Jon Matlack. For 13 years Mr. Matlack
played major league baseball, pitching for the New York Mets and then the Texas Rangers. Now retired, he lives in the Garnet Lake area. Host Bill Bibby describes the strong bonds created by playing for a committed baseball team: Ò It felt like family, like nourishment for your soul. You knew that you were part of something that meant something.Ó Refreshments served, live music provided, and lively entertainment guaranteed. - See more on this story on page 6
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