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By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com HORICON Ñ An estimated 550 to 600 people participated in games, outdoor sports, contests, and activities of the Brant Lake Winter Carnival Saturday Feb. 8, easily surpassing the 400 or so attending the event in its debut year of 2013. The event was sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Business Alliance, which has in recent years launched a variety of events Ñ all considered remarkably successful Ñ in northern Warren County. The CarnivalÕ s outhouse race on the ice of Brant Lake was a main attraction of the day-long event, drawing participants and spectators from as far away as the Capital Region to watch the action under sunny skies. A new event Ñ the ladiesÕ fry pan toss Ñ attracted well over 100 participants, a number that surprised the event organizers, Alliance official Brandon Himoff said. Ò We took the best events of last year and added more for this year,Ó he said. The frying pans thrown by the ladies werenÕ t your average Farberware items Ñ they CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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Competitors in a broomball game during the Brant Lake Winter Carnival on Feb. 8 compete for control of the ball. The popular fest was sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Business Alliance. Photo by Brandon Himoff
L.G. Marriot project moves forward By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com LAKE GEORGE Ñ A standing-roomonly crowd of local residents turned out Feb. 10 for a public hearing on proposed six-story Marriott Courtyard hotel proposed for downtown in the village, and a half-dozen people expressed opposition to the developmentÕ s size and height Ñ and questioned its architecture as well as
its effect on traffic, village ambiance and sewage treatment output. The village planning board, however, approved a special use permit Ñ in a split vote Ñ for the development after discussing the ambitious hotel plans until about 11:30 p.m. after much of the audience had left for the night. Planning Board members Patricia Dow and Dan Wolfield voted against granting the special use permit. The board also formulated some conditions for approval of the site review plan
the second phase of review. The board will be evaluating the site review plan in its entirety at its next regular meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 19. The project to build a 120-room hotel and conference center has been subject to a half-dozen hearings so far, with its architecture being re-drafted from initially a boxy slab-sided hotel with long, flat walls to one that incorporates stepped roofs,
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Dynamite Hill: A prime destination for a half century By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com CHESTERTOWN Ñ As the upcoming celebration observing the 50th anniversary of Dynamite Hill Recreation Area approaches, people in North Warren communities recalled this week how the facility has played an important role in the lives of generations of North Country residents and visitors.
The North Warren Chamber of Commerce is planning a belated anniversary celebration for the skiing, sledding and skating facility which was developed in winter 1962 by the Chestertown Rotary Club. The event is to take place on Saturday Feb. 22 in conjunction with the townÕ s annual Krazy Downhill Derby on the slope. Chester Fred Monroe grew up in Chestertown, and as soon as the Dynamite Hill Recreational Area was developed by the Rotarians in 1962, he was employed
there as a ski instructor. Ò Since the early years, Dynamite Hill has been extremely popular Ñ itÕ s been practically swamped with children whoÕ ve had a great time there,Ó he recalled this week. Ò ItÕ s a wonderful facility for kids Ñ generations of our youth have learned to ski there.Ó He noted that in the early years, the ski slope, out fitted with a tow rope, hosted a warming hut with a CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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It’s official: Gov. signs off on land classification By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com ALBANY Ñ New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo formally approved the state land classifications for 42,000 acres recently added to the State Forest Preserve in the Adirondack Park on Friday, Feb. 7, a formality that allows the properties, formerly owned by Finch Pruyn & Company, to be opened up to the public for the first time since the nineteenth century. “I am thrilled to approve this land classification plan that will allow the state to both preserve the Adirondacks’ magnificent natural resources and provide public recreational and tourism opportunities that will help grow the regionÕ s economy,Ó Cuomo said in a statement issued on Friday morning. Ò The addition of thousands of acres of land to the State Forest Preserve is a major step in both protecting and preserving the Adirondack Park for future generations,Ó he said. Cuomo said the plan will enhance the stateÕ s efforts to attract more visitors to the Adirondacks by growing the regionÕ s tourism industry and communities while also taking a Ò major stepÓ in protecting and preserving the Adirondack Park for future generations. Ò This is truly an extraordinary moment in the history of the Adirondack Park and Forest Preserve,Ó said APA Chairwoman Leilani Ulrich in a prepared statement. Ò Together we succeeded in finding common ground amongst diverse stakeholders and the Adirondack Park will benefit from these actions.” The deal was widely seen as a compromise between environmental groups who wanted to classify the tract as wilderness Ñ a designation that would prohibit all motorized access Ñ and local officials who were angling for the wild forest designation that would allow for more uses. The plan will allow recreation access to the newly acquired lands for people of all abilities for a wide variety of uses including hiking, paddling, cross country skiing, hunting, fishing, mountain biking, horse riding and snowmobiling. Bordering the towns of Indian Lake and Long Lake in Hamilton County and Minerva, Newcomb and North Hudson in Essex County, officials stressed the importance of a possible trail system that would allow snowmobilers and hikers to connect to all five townships. LOCAL REACTIONS Ò We applaud the Governor for his actions regarding the Finch Pruyn land and its classification,” said Jim McKenna, head of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, the office responsible for
promoting Essex and Hamilton County. “They fit our strategic plan to a T.” McKenna said his office’s research shows outdoor recreation as the primary driver of visitation to the region. According to a study conducted by Tourism Economics in 2010, North County tourism is a $1.1 billion industry, generating $144 million in state and local taxes each year. The towns in the Upper Hudson recreation hub directly affected by the designation, Newcomb, Minerva, North Hudson, Long Lake and Indian Lake, plan to take a collaborative approach to use these expanded recreation assets to increase tourism and outdoor recreation-related business in the area. North Hudson supervisor Ronald Moore said that he was happy with the official announcement and hopes a similar decision will be handed down for the yet-to-be-classified Boreas Tract in his community. Ò We really donÕ t have much in the way of business here and these trails would really help develop our local economy,Ó he said. Ò WeÕ re very pleased because it gives everyone an opportunity for recreation and opens up a lot of opportunities,Ó said Minerva supervisor Stephen McNally. “The five towns working together with one voice really helped.Ó “The governor signing this historic land classification plan shows a true understanding of whatÕ s needed to help our communities survive,Ó said Indian Lake supervisor Brian Wells. Ò This balanced approach to support growth of our communities with access for all and protection of our resources will hopefully be the model for all future land acquisitions and classifications.” Ò ItÕ s good news for the community,Ó said Long Lake supervisor Clark Seaman, “and it’s really the first step in the process. We look forward the following the process of the unit management plan that will make this lands accessible to both residents and visitors.Ó CAUTION The Adirondack Council, the environmental advocacy organization that lobbied for a more restrictive classifications, applauded the GovernorÕ s decision to establish both a 10,000-acre motorfree Essex Chain of Lakes and the largest new wilderness area in 30 years. Ò This will protect the wild forest character and ecological integrity of the Adirondacks by keeping these lands and waters free from the pollution and invasive species that motorized recreation would bring.Ó Noting that the five surrounding towns will benefit from the economic benefits of the surrounding natural landscape, the
Council expressed disappointment at the proposed corridor that would allow for increased snowmobile access. Ò A 38,000 acre wilderness designation would have been better for sensitive waters and forests and for the rural communities that surround them,Ó said the group in a statement. Ò However, we also understand and respect that Governor CuomoÕ s committment to balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and making New York government work, producing positive results for the people of the state.Ó Executive Director William C. Janeway said that a classification permitting a snowmobile trail that can only be used in the winter (and restricted from ATV usage in the summer) provides what local leaders say they need to sustain their economies. Ò This is a new way for government to work in New York,Ó he said, “with benefits for the environment and Adirondack communities.Ó FORWARD The classification of the properties was endorsed by the Adirondack Park Agency on Dec. 13, 2013 and todayÕ s announcement by Cuomo simply makes the classification official and marks the end of the APAÕ s involvement in the process. The next step is for the Department of Conversation (DEC) to draft the aforementioned unit management plan that will lay out exactly how the public can use the newly classified land. Calls to the DEC to determine a timeframe for the unit management plan were not returned by the time this story went to press on Friday afternoon. CuomoÕ s decision follows an increased state focus aimed at economically strengthening the North Country, including his proposal last month to develop local destination resorts; a planned $9.4 million investment in ORDA, the stage agency that manages Essex CountyÕ s Olympic infrastructure, and a series of grants to facilitate marketing initiatives that will bring an influx of tourism to the region. Last December, the state released a report showing that the number of visitors to New York increased by 8.8 million, a 4.2 percent increase in 2013. The industry is projected to generate $7.7 billion in state and local taxes with direct spending expected to reach $61.3 billion, up seven percent from 2012 and double the national average. Tourism is also projected to add 24,800 jobs to the state economy by the end of the year, a 3.1 percent increase from 2012, which is also double the national average. In total, leisure and hospitality is projected to finish the year with 818,700 jobs, making tourism the third fastest growing job sector in New York.
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Help out a cancer victim
A spaghetti dinner will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday March 1 at the Warrensburg Masonic Lodge, at 3893 Main St. to raise money for the family of Jerry “Jake” Sprague as he battles cancer. Donations of new goods and services are also being sought for a silent auction to be held at the event. To donate items, call Lori Combs at 744-4223 or Courtney Sprague at 538-1663. Jake Sprague is now undergoing chemotherapy treatment for Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma. All proceeds will help defray medical expenses the Sprague family is incurring. Suggested dinner donations are $10 for adults and $6 for children.
‘Citizen of The Year’ nominations
The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for Ò Citizen of the YearÓ and Ò Outstanding Business of 2014.Ó The award is to honor a person who has benefited the community through volunteer work, and to an enterprise that has either likewise boosted the community or enhanced the town through the appearance of its storefront or premises. In the last two years, Direct Deposit Recycling Center and RebeccasÕ s Florist & Gifts have won the latter award due to how theyÕ ve been such attractive additions to the townÕ s array of businesses. A list of past winners is available at the town hall or the Chamber office. Send nominations to Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, 3728 Main St., Warrensburg, NY 12885. Include specific reasons for the nomination. A dinner will be held in May to honor the 2014 award recipients.
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Happy Birthday wishes go out to local residents who are celebrating a birthday in February, including Diane Moon, Craig
Chester Library book sale approaching
CHESTERTOWN Ñ The Friends of the Chespers will find low-cost DVDs, CDs, magazines, ter Library will be offering many bargains at games, and puzzles along with free VHS tapes. their annual Winter Book Sale, set for Friday The materials are organized on more than a Feb. 21 and Saturday Feb. 22 at the library, situdozen tables for easy access, a library represenated in the Chester Municipal Center on Main tative said. St.. Ò When you make a purchase, not only are To be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the sale Ñ you taking home interesting buys, but you are which draws book collectors and vendors from also supporting our library, the heart of our hundreds of miles away — features both ficcommunity,Ó she said. tion and non-fiction and volumes of virtually For details, call 494-5384. any genre imaginable. Many of the books are priced at 50 cents each or three for a dollar. The sale features a wide array of trade paperbacks, and over 100 large-print novels, as well as mysteries, cookbooks, instructional volumes, art, history and childrenÕ s books, and works focused on a wide variety of fields of knowledge. The saleÕ s craft books are filled with creative ideas on quilting, decorating, and needlework. There are Bibliophiles browse through thousands of bargains at a prior year’s book many new childrenÕ s books, sale held at the Town of Chester Library. The semi-annual sale features a along with teaching materials wide variety of genres and educational materials. in many subject areas. Shop-
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Donations sought for local food pantry
Due to the recent extreme cold and the financial pressure many local families are facing, the Warrensburg Food PantryÕ s inventory is quite low, and needs to be re-supplied. Donations of nonperishable food may be brought to the Warrensburg Town Clerk’s office at the town hall. Cash donations are also appreciated, so food in particularly short supply can be purchased for those who are facing severe hardship. For details, contact Warrensburg Town Clerk’s Office personnel at 623-4561.
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For those who need help with obtaining health insurance, Southern Adirondack Independent Living is offering help in outreach sessions set for northern Warren County locations. The agency, based in Queensbury, has navigators that are ready to assist area citizens through the process of obtaining health insurace coverage. Call for an appointment or questions, call 792-3537. The sessions are to be held as follows: • Horicon Town Hall from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 18 and Tuesday Feb. 25; • Richards Library in Warrensburg 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 19 and Wednesday Feb. 26; • Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday Feb. 19 and Thursday Feb. 27.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade being planned
CHESTERTOWN Ñ The Tri-Lakes Business Alliance is now planning the second annual North Warren St. PatrickÕ s Day Parade, and area individuals and businesses are invited to participate. Whether it’s a float, a
marching unit, band or an organization, all are welcome, event organizers said. The parade is set for 1 p.m. Saturday March 8. Anyone who would like to participate in the procession, call Keith at 588-5136.
N.W. Chamber seeks nominations
CHESTERTOWN Ñ The North Warren Chamber of Commerce is now seeking nominations for its two coveted awards: VIP Person of the Year and Community Business of the Year. Each year, one award is given per category. The VIP Person of the Year is nominated on the basis of area residency, service to the community, special project involvement, service in elected office, or being a good neighbor. The Community Business of the Year Award recognizes an enterprise that has grown and made contributions to the community over the past year. Nominations can be submitted by filling out the appropriate form at the Chamber building, state Rte. 8, Chestertown. For details, call 494-2722 or stop by the Chamber building.
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Show concern for the birds!
Winter is hanging tough in the Northeast with stagnant cold temperatures and an unrelenting wind blowing the ever-present snow flurries. As we bundle up daily in wool coats, hats and mittens, it might be the time to stop and ask ourselves Ð Ò What about the birds?Ó Consider that the average wild bird weighs less than two nickels and youÕ ll realize that the winter can be a very punishing time for our backyard friends. Which is why in 1994, John Porter, IllinoisÕ 10th District Congressman read a resolution that February would become National Bird-Feeding Month. There are many crafty ideas for feeding our feathered friends. You can sting popped popcorn, cranberries or just about any dried fruit and set them outside. If you are looking for an easier way to help these creatures simply stop into your feed and grain store and purchase a bag of black oil sunflower seeds. An activity I used to do as a youngster was to cut a medium-sized hole in a clean milk jug, place a stick in it for a perch, attach a piece of twine for hanging and fill with various seeds. Hang outdoors in a remote location, as most birds like to eat where human activity is at a minimum. Then sit back and watch!
Dynamite Hill provides family fun
If you are looking for activities to do with your children during the PresidentÕ s Week break, Dynamite Hill located in Chestertown just off Rte. 8, is a small 65-feet-drop ski area with a rope tow. The ski center is open weekends and holidays, as well as some nights and is operated by volunteers from the Rotary Club. Skiing and sledding is free at this facility. Incidentally, Dynamite Hill is 50 years old this year, and a special celebration is planned for Feb. 22 in conjunction with the annual Krazy Downhill Derby on Dynamite Hill, off state Rte. 8. In addition to the yearly race of bizarre homemade sleds, activities include a snowshoeing, a hockey shoot-out, a scavenger hunt, a snow-castle construction contest, along with a variety of other childrenÕ s games that will keep everyone entertained for this celebration. All are invited to this celebration and entertaining sled race.
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Town offices will be closed Monday Feb. 17 in observance of PresidentsÕ Day. The Thurman Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. Ð 11 a.m. Please bring your reusable cloth bags or plastic shopping bags to bring your goods home in. The county-sponsored senior bus service to Glens Falls will make their trips twice a month on the second and fourth Friday. The next scheduled trip will occur on Feb. 28. The service will pick you up at your home. To arrange pickup, contact Laura by Feb. 26 with directions to your home and she will make sure you are picked up. You can reach Laura at 623-9281. The Sugar Loaf Seniors group will be going back to their regular monthly meeting schedule at the Thurman Town Hall. These regular meetings will start March 19 at 5:30 p.m. Membership is
To Seniors who qualify for the special extra aged STAR exemption: seniors: if you havenÕ t received your green card in the mail from the state Department of Taxation and Finance, stop in and see one of our assessors at the town hall. Your local assessor considers many factors to determine whether a property is your primary residence, like voting, vehicle registrations, and length of time spent each year on the property. Eligibility in 2014 is based on income information from the 2012 tax year. Income means federal Adjusted Gross IncomeÓ minus the taxable amount of total distributions from Individual Retirement Accounts or individual re- During the annual Thurman Valentines for Vets event held Feb. 8, Thurman resident Don tirement annuities, commonly known as IRAs. Decker (foreground) helps John Arnold (center) assemble a Valentine to be sent to an area There are special eligibility rules for seniors veteran. Bob Sheppler (background) also assisted in the event. and Sue Baker has asked me to inform our sePhoto by Kathy Templeton nior residents that they have until March 31 to submit qualifying paperwork. Daily mail is available for pickup at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Regular office hours for the Thurman assessor’s office are 9 Saturday. You may reach them by phone at 623-2018. a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, or you may reach them by phone at 623-4593. Celebrating anniversaries this week are Reggie and Gail The state Department of Environmental Conservation is imNeedham on Feb. 17. plementing a new license and fee structure for all hunting, fishCelebrating birthdays this week are Karen Ward on Feb. 15, ing and trapping licenses beginning Feb. 1. Elizabeth Hayes, Merlin Russell and Millie Venton on Feb. 16, Annual fishing licenses which were valid from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 will now be valid one full year from date of purchase. The cost Theresa Stannard on Feb. 17, Ed Baker, Jr. on Feb. 18, Marie Allison on Feb. 20 and Peggy Florance on Feb. 21. of annual fishing licenses has dropped from $29 to $25. Small and Big Game hunting licenses have dropped from $29 to $22. Bow-hunting privileges have dropped from $21 to $15. The Valentines for Vets event was a large success this year Muzzle-loading privileges have dropped from $21 to $15. Turkey thanks in part to the many residents who came to pitch in and permits remain at $10 and Deer Management permits remain at get crafty. It never seems to amaze me how thoughtful our com$10 with exceptions. License validity dates have changed. For munity is. details, contact Robert Curtis, Glens Falls City Clerk at 518-761Special thanks should go out to Don Decker, Nancy Decker 3803. and Bob Sheppler for organizing the event, in which children created Valentines to be distributed to U.S. veterans in the region. Traditionally, Myrna Keeler organizes this event and Nancy, Don Spring will be here before you know it, so now is the time and Bob took it upon themselves to do it this year in her absence. to secure protection for your pets. Warren County Public Health will be offering many rabies clinics in 2014. Pets must be 3 Bob is our resident cookie baker and he brought along some to be enjoyed by those present. months of age to receive their first immunization, which will afThe Valentines for Vets event gave me pause for thought Ñ It ford them protection for one year. The first clinic of 2014 is to be held from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Glens Falls seems as though we see the same faces at these events and I am curious why that is? Public Works building on Dix Avenue. Many of our residents are seniors and they have done their A $10 donation is requested for each pet, but no one is turned part in the past, however we have many young families here in away due to financial hardship. Please bring dogs on leashes and Thurman and events like this gives one an opportunity to get out cats or ferrets in carriers. For information about future clinics check this column for monthly updates Ñ or call Warren County and visit with their neighbors. Bringing the children with you to these events shows them the Public Health at 761-6580. importance of volunteering time, which is valuable, particularly After a meeting last autumn with local residents, the U.S. postin a rural town where we are all interdependent. If we as parents al service has determined new hours for the Athol post office at do not show our children how important volunteerism is, who 274 Athol Rd. They are as follows: the retail window is open will? And furthermore, who will be there to volunteer when all from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Fri and Saturday from 8:30 until noon. The lobby hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. the those dedicated seniors now volunteering have passed? Just a thought Ñ and now IÕ ll step off my soapbox. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until noon.
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Family fun this weekend at Lake George Winter Carnival
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thom@denpubs.com LAKE GEORGE Ñ Headlining this weekendÕ s activities at the Lake George Winter Carnival are motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle races on ice. The events are to be held both Saturday Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16. Folks who have never watched motorcycles careening around a race track on ice — with rooster-tails of ice chips flying from behind their spinning wheels Ñ are in for an exciting spectator experience. Competitors are welcome, and can get more information on registering at: www.electriccityriders.com or by calling Frank Carpinello at 330-3648. Registration is also set for 9 a.m. each day at DuffyÕ s Tavern. The other outstanding activity set for the weekend, Saturday only, is giant kite flying over the ice sponsored by the New York Kite Enthusiasts. Spectators are also welcome to bring their own kites and fly them for a colorful display. Also, a chowder cookoff is set for Saturday noon. Both Saturday and Sunday, a variety of childrenÕ s activities and games are to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both on outdoors on the ice and indoors in King NeptuneÕ s Restaurant. A golf tournament on ice is to be held between four-person teams. To sign up, contact DuffyÕ s Tavern. A giant ice slide in Shepard Park is available during daylight hours over the weekend. Snowmobile rides will be offered both days for a minimal charge. Ice diving demonstrations will be offered both Saturday and Sunday by Rich MorinÕ s Professional Scuba Center. An ATV poker run and scavenger hunt is set for Saturday. Those riding should register at 9 a.m. at DuffyÕ s Tavern or call 330-3648. To chase the chills after a full day of fun on Saturday, spectators are welcome to warm up at a big bonfire on the beach at Shepard Park, with live musical entertainment accompanying. Fireworks will light up the sky Saturday starting about 6 p.m. At 6 p.m., spectators will likely be participating in the new Ò Light Up the Sky with LanternsÓ event, with the lanterns purchased from the Winter Carnival Committee.
And then there are the traditional daredevil feats that have been associated with the Lake George Winter Carnival for decades. On both Saturday and Sunday will be a Snowmobile Water Skip demonstration at 2:30 p.m., in which a sled careens across the open water - hopefully without sinking. Scheduled for 2:45 p.m. both days is the Polar Plunge event, in which dozens of people of all ages dash in and out of the water - or take a lengthy swim in the chilly waters near Shepard Park.
Stony Creek photo-art show reception set
STONY CREEK The Stony Creek Library is hosting an art photography show that opens Feb. 21 with a free artistsÕ reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Featuring an array of photographic styles, the exhibit focuses on One of the photographic works to be displayed images of the re- soon in a photo art show at the Stony Creek Limote Adirondack brary is ‘Stony Creek A-doored’ by Elisa Downhamlet of Stony ing. Describing her images of her hometown, Downing invites those visiting Stony Creek to Creek. All attend- ‘discover the dreams and aspirations every huing the opening man shares lying behind the doors where we reception are in- work, play and live.’ Courtesy photo vited to cast their vote for the PeopleÕ s Choice Award, to be presented during the reception to the photographer who created the work receiving the most votes. The public is invited to attend the event, which includes wine, hors dÕ oeuvres and music by acoustic guitarist Steve Rathje. The library is located at 37 Harrisburg Road. The photo exhibit will be on display through March 19. Normal library hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. For details, call the library at 696-5911. Ñ
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very four years, the spectacle and competition of the Winter Olympic Games returns to the main stage, this time taking place in Sochi, Russia. What also comes every four years is the call for a look at whether or not Lake Placid, the home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympiads, could again host the world for two weeks in February. The answer is no. At least, not without help. In a way, the reason Lake Placid can no longer host the Olympic Games is because of the Lake Placid Olympic Games. The 1980 games are what made the Olympics the multi-billion dollar revenue-generating machine they are today. The United States won six gold medals, and each drew major attention as five went to speed skater Eric Heiden in one of the most dominating performances ever on ice. Oh, yeah, and then there was the sixth one, which came in the most exciting sports moment ever as the United States menÕ s hockey team won gold, beating the feared and favored Soviet Union, 4-3, in the semifinal round. The Miracle on Ice is the moment that changed the Winter Olympics from a sporting competition to a human drama played out in the sports arena. That created the way the Olympics are broadcast now, with human feature stories of triumph and courage in the face of overwhelming odds. Of course, with more eyes on the games came more revenue, and with more revenue the chance to expand. In 1980, the Olympics included just 36 events over 10 disciplines Ñ alpine and cross country skiing, biathlon, bobsled, figure skating, ice hockey, luge, Nordic combined, ski jumping and long track speed skating. This year, there are 98 events over 15 disciplines. Included now are freestyle skiing, skeleton, short track speed skating, snowboarding and, of course, curling. The number of competitors has also increased. In 1980, 37 countries took part in the Lake Placid Games, compared to 88 countries in 2014. With more countries and more eyeballs comes more media, as outlets from all over the world converge together to cover the games. The media presence alone would need more room then the 1980 athletes did. So why not expand Lake Placid? Why not add a new venue for figure skating (you are going to need at least 10,000 seats for the event, if not more), an additional hockey venue, a new athletes village, more hotel rooms and all of the modern things needed for the new games. You could spread them out over the entire tri-lakes area, into Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake.
Unfortunately, this is not going to work. Not because it couldnÕ t be done. The United States Olympic Committee put a lot of money into the Salt Lake City area to host the 2002 games and would not have to come anywhere near the $51 billion price tag it took to turn a Russian beach town into a winter sports haven. But that will not happen in the Adirondacks. ThatÕ s because, even if the needed development projects cleared the regulatory red tape of the Adirondack Park Agency, they would still face the scrutiny here of so-called Ò environmental watchdogÓ groups. The real reason the winter Olympics could never be held here again is groups like Protect the Adirondacks and others would no doubt delay the plan to death with frivolous lawsuit after frivolous lawsuit. Just look at how these groups have held up the Adirondack Club and Resort proposal in Tupper Lake. The same would happen to this plan. So, with expansion out of the question, the next option might be hosting some components of the games with another, bigger city. The most viable option is an in-state dance partner, and the most likely place would be the capital region. The Albany area still has potential to grow. It already has an international airport that could be expanded. It has hotels, an arena that could be upgraded to host bigger ticket events like figure skating and easy access to the Adirondacks, where skiing, bobsled and some ice events could take place (curling and short track speed skating - long track events would need a new venue). It also does not have to worry about blue line restrictions when it comes to development. The only issue becomes the United States Olympic Committee, which is already looking at other cities, such as Denver, Colorado, or a return to Salt Lake City ahead of an east coast location. Even if the games never come back, we should still be grateful for the rich history the region has already. The North Country has the distinction of being the home of the greatest sporting moment in history. We still get worldclass athletes coming to the region to train and compete in top level events. We also have the chance to build the future of winter sports with events like the Empire State Games, where youth from all over the state come together to make their own Olympic-style memories while learning about the history of the sport. While the Olympic games may never return, our Olympic heritage will never leave. Ñ
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who seek to control her manipuow is the time lating our elections once again to encourage by pitting us against each other changes in the and attempting to destroy all but election laws that have put their chosen bought and paid for a strangle hold on the eleccandidates. tion process in this country. Last week, U.S. Rep. John If you remember, just Sarbanes (D-MD) introduced a prior to the last presidenbilled in the House titled Govtial election, the super PACs ernment by the People Act, HR (Political Action Commit20, in an effort to raise up the tees) had been created from Dan Alexander voices of everyday people in the a series of federal court rulThoughts from political process. So far more ings, including the Supreme Behind the Pressline than 130 Democratic House CourtÕ s Citizens United members have signed on as case in 2010 that removed original co-sponsors. While the bill is a step restrictions on corporate and union spendin the right direction it needs to go further ing in elections. The groups were prohibited to restrict the super PACs influence on the from coordinating directly with individual presidential campaign. Additionally, Repubcampaigns but many of them were staffed by longtime supporters of the candidates licans need to have their voices heard in this in a thinly veiled attempt to appear non- process. The bill seeks to control the undue influences of special interests by providing partisan. The super PACs were not subject to everyday Americans with a $25 refundable the $2,500 cap on donations to a candidateÕ s tax credit to help spur small-dollar contribucampaign, and a number of the super PACs tions to candidates for Congressional office. had individual contributions of more than The bill establishes a Freedom from Influ$1 million. ence Fund to multiply the impact of smallSuper PACs served the purpose of bringing out the worst in American politics not dollar donations ($150 or less). Everyday Americans will have their small-dollar conby lifting up candidates but by tearing them down. The changes also had the effect of tributions matched if they give to a Congressional candidate who foregoes traditional shielding donors until a time when many candidates affected by their assaults had PAC money and focuses on earning broadbased support from small-dollar donors. dropped out of the race and provided cover That turns a $50 contribution into a $350 to other candidates while the super PACs contribution Ð matched at a rate of $6 to $1. went on Ò seek and destroyÓ missions to neutralize competing candidates while avoiding For those candidates who agree to take only small-dollar donations, the $50 contribution fair handed election transparency. can become a $500 contribution Ð matched at The financial results from the 2012 federal election proved to be the most expensive a rate of $9 to $1. Citizen-funded candidates election in U.S. history. More than $6 bil- who are able to raise at least $50,000 in additional small-dollar donations within the 60lion was spent by federal campaigns, not day Ò home stretchÓ of the general election only by the super PACs but by the political would be eligible for additional resources to nonprofits and the party committees. help combat PAC efforts. Here is the split out of how the money was ItÕ s time for all Americans to be heard spent according to the Center for Responsive on this all important issue. Until the voting Politics: public controls the funding of these elections • Presidential candidates.... $1,377,000,000 • House candidates............. $1,010,000,000 our elected officials will continue to heed the • Senate candidates............ $720,000,000 call of the special interest money that com• Party committees...............$1,800,000,000 mands their attention. • Outside groups...................$1,210,000,000 Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Unless action is taken very soon to correct Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com. this trend we will see our country and those
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Turning Back the Pages By Jean Hadden
•100 years ago — February 1914• Breaking up a nest
Mrs. Cora Fish, who several years ago left her husband in Chestertown and has since been living with Peter Hebert in Warrensburgh, was arrested for adultery Feb. 23, 1914 on complaint of Overseer of the Poor, John J. Archer. She was arraigned before Justice Thomas W. Smith, pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to three months imprisonment in the Albany Penitentiary. Sentence was suspended and she was taken to the county home with her child, a 7-year-old girl, the daughter of Peter Hebert. The woman is soon again to become a mother. She has a son by her husband who will now care for the boy. Hebert is now serving a sentence in the county jail at Lake George also for adultery. He is a shiftless neÕ er do well and has for been a constant supplicant for aid from the town poor fund for several years. Mr. Archer determined to break up the nest of the guilty pair and provide for the proper care and training of the children, therefore he took the action.
Bad weather plummets areas
In Bolton Landing on Feb. 11, 1914, several men who were working on the ice froze their faces and wrists at 7 degrees below zero. John J. Ryan of Bakers Mills has his ice house filled from the Baker Mill pond. The ice is 20 inches thick and of a fine quality. All cold records were broken at Chestertown on Thursday morning, Feb. 24, 1914 when the thermometer registered 42 degrees below zero in the village. In other places the thermometer plunged to 30 to 38 degrees below zero. The snowstorm on March 1, 1914, which was followed by rain during the night, was not particularly severe in Warrensburgh but in other localities it was worse in its effects than the recent big storm of Feb. 14, 1914. There was only about 6 inches of snow here
but it was very damp and with a high wind and it clung to everything that it touched. Telephone and telegraph lines were down. The railroads all over the eastern section of the country were blocked by the heavy snow and trains were many hours behind time. New York City was snowed under and thousands of men and all the teams that could be found were employed digging the city out of the drifts.
Fire leaves families homeless
Wallace BakerÕ s story-and-a-half tenant house on River St. in Warrensburgh opposite Robert Baker’s store, caught fire from a defective chimney at 2 oÕ clock a.m. Sunday Feb. 15, 1914 and was practically destroyed. The shirt factory whistle sounded and a small crowd of willing workers assembled. The house was occupied by the two families of J.S. Reynolds and Mary Rausch and they all lost everything they owned. The building was not insured. Firefighters were handicapped in their efforts by the great body of snow and the extreme chill of the temperature being several degrees below zero. To prevent the water from freezing in the hose, a stream was left running after the fire was out and the water found its way into the cellar of the Misses HerrickÕ s residence and flooded it to about a depth of 18 inches.
Owner of dogs must pay
A deer was killed by two dogs on Harrington Hill at the Sherwood place, Feb. 14, 1914, after they had been chasing the animal all day. Game Protector Robert Somerville, of Sodom is investigating the case. He has secured one of the dogs and expects to round up the other. The owner will be forced to settle.
Indian man suffers death
James Watso, 30, employed in the excelsior mill at North Creek, was fatally injured Saturday Feb. 21, 1914, while attending to his duties in the mill. He was standing on a stepladder soaping one of the belts connected with the machinery and it is supposed that his hand was caught in the belt and he was thrown against the machinery and than to the cement floor,
Smoking is a burden on all of us — let’s eradicate it! ItÕ s important for us to take note that 5.6 million children alive today will die prematurely from smoking related diseases unless smoking rates drop, according to the latest U.S. Surgeon GeneralÕ s Report. In New York State, thatÕ s 280,000 children who will have their lives cut short because of tobacco. This is just one of the startling statistics highlighted in the latest report entitled Ò Smoking and Health: 50 Years of Progress.Ó This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Surgeon GeneralÕ s Report on Tobacco Use which concluded that tobacco smoke was directly linked to lung cancer in men. Since then 32 subsequent reports have linked smoking to diseases which affect every organ of the body. The latest report highlights new connections between smoking and diabetes, colorectal and liver cancer. Perhaps more alarming is the now-documented connection between second-hand smoke and a higher risk for stroke. Ò Enough is enough,Ó was the sentiment expressed by Surgeon General Dr. Borish Lushniak at a White House press conference presenting the latest report. As public health professionals Ñ representatives of the North Country Tobacco Cessation Center and the Adirondack Tobacco Free Network Ñ this is a sentiment we would like to echo.
striking on his head. His skull was fractured and three ribs were broken completely off. Dr. William R. Lee and Dr. Lee Somerville were summoned but there was nothing they could do for the unfortunate man and he died Feb. 22, 1914, early Sunday morning. Watso was the son of the Indian, Louis Watso, who died a few years ago at North River, where he had lived a great many years. The deceased leaves a widow and one child. He is also survived by his aged mother, one brother and three sisters. The funeral was held at the North River Methodist Church.
Mill worker suffers injury
On Feb. 19, 1914, Floyd Stewart, who works in the mangle roller mill of the North Creek Manufacturing Co., while removing a saw carriage, to clean it out, caught his mitten in the rapidly revolving saw and his hand was drawn against the teeth and his thumb and first finger were severed.
Floyd Bennett’s brother injured
B.T. Patrick suffered a fracture of his right leg below the knee while assisting James Raymond and another man to load a heavy stove at the corner of Main and Third sts. The two men broke their hold in some way and allowed the full weight of the heavy mass of iron to fall on Mr. Patrick. He was thrown to the ground and the stove struck his leg in such a way as to break both bones. He fainted from the pain and was carried in an unconscious condition to his boarding place with Mrs. Eunice Darrow nearby. Dr. Goodman set the broken bones. (Note: Ben Patrick was the half- brother of famous aviator, Floyd Bennett.)
Short illness, short life
Felix Ryther, 18 years and 4 months old, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1914 at Stony Creek after a short illness. He was the son of Warner Ryther and he is survived by his parents, three brothers, Howard, Rexford and Adolphus Ryther and two sisters, Maud and Gladys Ryther, all of Stony Creek. Attending the funeral were his two cousins, Schuyler Gill and James Gill of Gansevoort. In-
ternment was in the Goodnow Cemetery. Adolphus Black, 15 years and 10 months, son of Deber Black, Hoag Avenue, Warrensburgh, died Saturday morning, Feb. 21, 1914 of typhoid fever. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sister, Ella May Black, three brothers, Arthur, Raymond and Theodore Black and his grandmother, Charlotte Black of Stony Creek. The funeral was held at St. CeciliaÕ s Church in Warrensburgh and there was a large turnout. Many of his schoolmates attended.
Local news
The Ford Garage, operated by T.J. Lynch, of Warrensburgh, has new model T touring cars fresh from Detroit for $550. Ò Buy it because itÕ s a better car.Ó Charles W. Swan of Diamond Point has fourweek-old Shepard pups for sale at $5 for the males and $3 for the females. Alonzo White, while chopping wood Feb. 20, 1914, cut one of his big toes completely off and cut the one next to it badly. George Rounds of Warrensburgh, is working for his cousins, Herbert and Edward Rounds of North Thurman, cutting hardwood logs. Calvin O. Roblee, 67, an old resident of North River, died suddenly of heart disease, March 3, 1914, at the Ordway Hotel there. A son was born, Feb. 19, 1914 to the Rev. and Mrs. G.B. Lane, at West Bolton. Easue Baker of North Thurman is moving to Warrensburgh where he will be employed in D.E. PascoÕ s blacksmith shop. Walter Lillibridge succeeded S.E. Johnson, Feb. 23, 1914, as superintendent of the Warrensburgh Woolen CompanyÕ s Pants Factory on Milton Avenue. Duell & Culver, who built the Odd FellowsÕ Hall at Wevertown, have completed their job and returned to Friends Lake. James White and family have been keeping shanty for Wilbur Perkins on his log job at West Stony Creek. Readers are welcome to contact Adirondack Journal correspondent Jean Hadden at jhadden1@nycap. rr.com or 623-2210.
Guest Viewpoint Indeed, enough is enough. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, in New York State 25,000 people die every year from diseases caused by tobacco use. Diseases caused by smoking cost our state health-care system $8 billion dollars annually, much of which is paid for by taxpayers. It is estimated each household in our state pays $883 a year for smoking-caused government expenditures. We donÕ t believe that New Yorkers want to continue losing loved ones to tobacco, nor do they want to carry the financial burden of the added health-care costs that stem from tobacco use. Each day, more than 3,200 youth under 18 in the U.S. smoke their first cigarette and another 2,100 youth and young adults who are occasional smokers progress to become daily smokers. Tobacco industries enlist retailers Ñ their most important marketing partner Ñ to display their products in highly visible areas where youth will see them every time they shop. The Surgeon General reports that tobacco advertising at the point of sale is directly linked to the initiation of youth tobacco use. The CDC reports that 18 percent of youth in the U.S. continue to smoke. To help reduce youth tobacco rates, tobacco products need to be made less desirable, affordable and acceptable Yes, enough is enough. Doctors need to continue to deliver the message that smoking, more than any other behavior, leads to chronic disease and death. It has been well-documented that repeatedly offering basic counseling, plus medication to ease withdrawal, increases the likelihood of a successful attempt to quit smoking. If doctors could only do one thing for the health of their patients who smoke, talking to them about quitting at every visit would be at the top of the list. And now, we need to consider what is Ò not enough.Ó New
York funds tobacco control programs at extremely low levels. The Surgeon GeneralÕ s report stresses the continued success and importance of tobacco control programs which help implement proven policies and techniques to prevent and to treat tobacco use. Furthermore, the latest CDC recommendation is that our legislators fund the state Bureau of Tobacco Control a minimum of $143 million per year. But in 2013, the state funded the BTC only $40 million, a mere fraction of what is needed and a tiny portion of the $2 billion in revenue our state receives from tobacco every year. After 50 years of education and policy change, itÕ s time we collectively put our foot down and make the next generation tobacco free. This is not just a personal issue, nor is it solely up to health-care professionals, or tobacco control programs, or government. It will take a commitment from everyone to create a generation free of tobacco. It requires a commitment from those who want to quit and the rest of us to help them in every way possible; a commitment to protect each other by keeping smoke out of public spaces; and a commitment to protect our children so that they will not feel the lure of tobacco marketing in their daily lives. The Surgeon Generals latest Report can be found at www.surgeongeneral.gov. Glenn Pareira North Country Tobacco Cessation Center Saranac Lake, NY Kendra Gertsch Adirondack Tobacco Free Network Plattsburgh/Morrisonville, NY
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Bill Orluk has been devoted to our communities, our citizens To the Adirondack Journal:
Bill Orluk, who is one of the finest and most dedicated people we have ever known, has retired from Hudson Headwaters Health Network. Orluk, a physicianÕ s assistant, was at HHHN from its incep-
tion. Everyone knows Dr. John Rugge is the architect of this organization, but without that core group that was there from the beginning, we suspect things could have been different. OrlukÕ s dedication to the people of the North Country is due, in part, to HHHNÕ s success. There is not a more respected and loved person anywhere. Ask anyone Orluk has dealt with, professionally or personally. Whether in his duties as a physicianÕ s assistant, county coroner, school board president or just as Ò ourÓ neighbor, Orluk has been there for all of us at one time or another. From the time he served and cared for our fighting forces in Vietnam as a Navy corpsman, his diligence, caring and integrity have made our country and our community a safer and healthier place. So, if you see Bill Orluk, stop him and say Ò Thank you.Ó ThatÕ s what we are doing now Ñ Ñ Thank you, Bill. Paul and Pam Siletti Thurman
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Surpassing 11 wrestling teams, Warrensburg takes second in tourney By Thom Randall
thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG Ñ The Warrensburg Wrestling team secured second place in the Division II Class 3 regional tournament Saturday as a talented Salem team won its first Section II championship since 2004. Salem sealed the victory in the last six matches among hundreds in the day, going 5 for 6 against the Warrensburg wrestlers. The Generals finished with 212 team points, defeating Warrensburg with 186 points and Galway following with 180. The Salem team had been runners-up for the last three seasons in the Sectional tournament. Burgher coach Mark Trapasso said he was pleased with the results, coming in second among no less than 13 teams entered in the regional tourney. “We had a tough time in the finals, but we were right up there with Salem until the end,” he said. “We had a very good day overall.” Top performer for the Burghers was Dan Ackley who won a championship title at 195 pounds. Securing second place were a lineup of talented Warrensburg wrestlers: Nick Nedelcu at 126 pounds, Denver Berry at 132, Will Yarmowich at 152 pounds, and Blake Vaisey at 285. They all had won two or three preliminary matches during the day. Lane Oehler placed third in the 138 weight class. Placing fourth in the tournament for the Burghers were Greg Shambo at 145 pounds and Damian Prosser at 220 pounds. All eight are now eligible to compete in the state qualifier meet, to be held Saturday Feb. 15 and Sunday Feb. 16 in the Glens Falls Civic Center. Trapasso said he was very happy that his wrestlers fought hard against tough competition and attained eligibility to move on towards a state title. Ò We scored in every weight class except one,Ó he said. Ò We had more team scores than anyone else, but not enough champions to beat Salem for the title. The tough competition says quite a bit about the caliber of our league.Ó Trapasso said he believes a good number of his wrestlers will perform well this weekend Ñ that most of them are peaking at the end of the season. Ò WeÕ ve got a lot of kids Ô in the huntÕ this year,Ó he said noting that the eight wrestlers seeing action this weekend were now delving into a week of hard practice. The Division II Class III tournament was held at Warrensburg High School, and like in prior years, it earned kudos from officials and spectators, Trapasso said. Ò People raved about the tournament,Ó he said. Ò We had so much quality help Ñ volunteers were working all day long in the kitchen, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 at night. Others were helping out all day, drafting championship charts.Ó He said the several dozen volunteers represented the community well through their cheerful, welcoming outreach to others. Ò We had tremendous community support,Ó he said. Ò I am proud of how everyone came together.Ó
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Local scouts active in their communities By Thom Randall
thom@denpubs.com WARREN COUNTY Ñ Enjoying considerable strength in northern Warren County, participation in Boy Scouts has meant dedication to community service as well as acquiring self-reliance and embarking on adventure for hundreds of local boys in recent years. The number of scouts involved, although declining in many metropolitan areas of the nation, have remained strong in the region, as the area troops pursue their full roster of activities year-round under the guidance of committed volunteer leaders. This past year has been no exception, as the area scouts, through their community-service activities, have exerted a remarkable impact on citizensÕ lives Ñ and through their Eagle Scout projects have permanently enhanced their host communities.
Troop 13 pursues service, adventure
Troop 13 Scoutmaster Grant Gentner noted that his scouts, residents of the Lake George School District, have been active with challenging and fun activities as well as conducting community service projects. Just two weeks ago, Troop 13 enjoyed the challenges of a winter camp-out at Camp Wakpominee. Boy Scout Ben Smith was awarded his Eagle Scout status Saturday Feb. 8 in a ceremony at the Bay Ridge Firehouse in Queensbury. Smith, a senior at Lake George High, completed a project to develop nature trails for the town of Queensbury Ñ envisioned to provide fun and educational hiking opportunities for area citizens. In this ambitious project, Smith Ñ with the help of fellow scouts and scout leaders Ñ constructed the trails as well as a bridge over a creek. Mason Gentner, an Eagle Scout who was awarded in September, completed a project to upgrade the recycling operation at the town transfer station. His work included providing new bins and instructional signs Ñ with an aim of boosting recycling in town. Mitchell Valenza also achieved Eagle Scout status Ñ he was awarded in a ceremony held in January. With the help from fellow scouts and leaders, Valenza refurbished a school bus for use by the Saratoga National Cemetery color guard, which travels around the region to conduct funeral services. The work included rehabilitating both the interior and exterior of the bus. Troop 13 has been active throughout the year, Grant Gentner said. On the last weekend in January, the troop went winter camping, which featured a snow hike and an ice fishing expe-
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rience. Although the boys exhibited persistence by angling for eight hours with no results, they had considerable fun volleying snowballs at each other, wrestling in the snowbanks and hunting each other down in the dark with flashlights, he said. The also put newly acquired survival skills to use by cooking their own meals. In mid-July, the scouts enjoyed the varied activities offered at Camp Wakpominee — hiking, fishing, swimming, riflery and archery. Ò Our guys have a lot of fun,Ó Gentner said of his group of active scouts. TheyÕ ve also helped out others through community service efforts through the year Ñ whether volunteering for work at community dinners in the region or helping out at major events. Among their accomplishments were conducting a clean-up at the Harrisena Community Church.
Patriotism a motivating principle for Troop 100 scouts
In Warrensburg, the Boy Scouts of Troop 100 have enjoyed an eventful year, Scoutmaster Ray Hensler II reported this week. Lance Bedell received his Eagle Scout designation inearly 2013. He completed a project of constructing a handicapped ramp, with a roof overhead, for the American Legion Hall on River St. BedellÕ s fellow scouts, as well as parents, assisted in the project that was well appreciated by Legionnaires. From design and permitting through construction to the finishing touches, Bedell was dedicated to the project. In a ceremony last spring, he and the other local scouts and their leaders were lauded for this ambitious construction project that allowed barrier-free access by Legionnaires with mobility problems into the historic building. In other community service efforts, the Troop 100 scouts continued their long-standing tradition of patriotism. In fall 2013, the Troop 100 scouts conducted a flag retirement ceremony. The Troop 100 scouts have continued their tradition of patrio-
Troop 30 member Will Jennings poses with his Eagle Scout project, a lean-to he constructed this past year. Local community leaders say the lean-to — situated on the Caroline Fish Trail near Dynamite Hill — will be enjoyed by generations of area residents and visitors alike. Will is to officially become an Eagle Scout on march 29 in Court of Honor Ceremonies. Photo provided
tism, participating in the flag retirement ceremony held in October. They also assisted the American Legion in placing flags on veteransÕ graves in area cemeteries over the Memorial Day weekend. Also, their patriotism prompted them to assist in WarrensburgÕ s annual Sept. 11 memorial ceremony. The scouts are also busy with other avenues of community service. Such work has included helping clean up and landscape CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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In May, Troop 30 scouts embark on a 26-mile bicycle trip on Cape Cod. The troop, based in northern Warren County, undertakes a variety of expeditions through the year.
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Adirondack Journal - 11 Hanaburgh brothers, former Troop 30 members who years ago constructed a flagpole and fire-ring development at the town recreational facility. Incidentally, relative and troop member Andy Hanaburgh is approaching the Eagle Scout rank, as are Jacob Smit and Jacob Ferguson, Scoutmaster Bill Jennings said. Ò WeÕ ve got a good bunch of kids,Ó he said. Ò They help each other move forward, and thatÕ s what itÕ s all about.Ó Klewicki said heÕ s enjoyed his years of association with Troop 30. Ò Character, leadership and service, thatÕ s what we work on,Ó he said.
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several area senior citizensÕ residential properties, Hensler said. Ò We try to get the boys active in the community helping others,Ó he said. This spring, the scouts may be volunteering for Thurman’s famed Jackwax Party, which annually raises thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society. Hensler invites people in the region to notify the troop if they know of any way they can volunteer in the community, for instance helping out senior citizens with light yard work. Ò WeÕ re always available to assist the community,Ó Hensler said, suggesting people talk to the local clergy or tell a Legionnaire about their needs or ideas for projects. Ó WeÕ re here to help out.Ó In addition to their roles in which they build leadership and strengthen community ties, these scouts also know how to have fun. Through recent years, theyÕ ve taken various extensive hikes in the region. They also have attended Camp Wakpominee, enjoying the full roster of activities. At the end of January, they participated in the regional Klondike Derby at Wakpominee, enduring frigid, stormy weather in their activities, including fire-starting, as well as learning skills such as orienteering and relaying messages visually with flag semaphore techniques. Looking forward to more adventure this year, the Warrensburg Scouts are ready for expeditions in the Adirondacks, Hensler said. In the meantime, the troop will be developing their leadership skills by sponsoring and hosting the regional District Camporee slated for May. Already, the Troop 100 scouts are planning the various events and activities for this convention of 12 to 14 troops in the four-county region, Hensler said. Ò Our guys are already deep into the process of planning the Camporee,Ó he said. Ò They are absolutely looking forward to this.Ó
Troop 30 — ambitious & adventurous
Along with the developing self-reliance, leadership and a strong work ethic, the scouts of Troop 30 Ñ based in northern Warren County Ñ really enjoy pursuing adventure. Each month, the troop heads off to a different destination for an ambitious outing. In early March, the troop is likely to repeat their traditional weekend ice fishing and scuba diving, and in April, they’ll likely embark on a fishing campout on the Batten Kill. In May, they are likely to head out on a bicycle trip to Adirondack Extreme adventure center where they will be taking on various challenges
— and in June, they’ll probably be plunging through rushing waters as they go whitewater rafting. This last year, the troop camped out at the Plattsburgh Fish & Game Club, plus they conducted their own summer camp at Rollins Pond in a state park near Tupper Lake. They also took a 26-mile bicycle trip on Cape Cod. In September, they hiked in the High Peaks, and in November, camped out at Camp Chingachgook and climbed Buck Mountain as well. Troop 30, drawing from North Warren Central School, has always enjoyed a robust membership. This year, they have 17 members, boosted by eight who graduated into their ranks from the Webelos scouting program for upper Elementary schoolers. Meanwhile, as of Feb. 1, the leadership of the troop passed from Joe Klewicki to Bill Jennings. These two leaders noted that the Troop has assisted with various aspects of such popular annual community events as the Brant Lake Winter Carnival, the Pug Parade, the Krazy Downhill Derby, and have taken on leadership roles in various patriotic parades, holidays and community celebrations. Troop 30 scoutsÕ community service has extended to various service projects through the year, including working for the town library several times helping out in their book-recycling efforts. This year, Troop 30 has exerted a substantial impact on the community, following a long-standing tradition of constructing public infrastructure that has lasting positive impact on area residentsÕ lives. In pursuing his Eagle Scout designation, Will Jennings completed a project to construct an Adirondack lean-to shelter about a half-mile into the woods on the Caroline Fish Trail system in the Dynamite Hill recreational complex. The lean-to serves as a welcome respite for hikers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers during excursions into the woods. Will not only accomplished construction work on the structure, but he conducted the fundraising efforts involved. Just this last weekend, Will, his father Bill and his brother Jack snowshoed to the lean-to and put up a plaque commemorating the Eagle Scout project. Community leaders say the lean-to will be enjoyed by generations of area residents and visitors alike. Will Jennings is to be awarded his Eagle Scout rank in Court of Honor ceremony scheduled for March 29. In the upcoming anniversary celebration of Dynamite Hill, the North Warren Chamber of Commerce will be recognizing Will Jennings’ work on the lean-to, as well as the work of the
A group of Troop 100 scouts, based in Warrensburg, pose for a photo during this winter’s Festival of Trees in Queensbury. Annually, Troop 100 scouts decorate and donate a tree for the festival, a fundraiser for Prospect Center. Photo provided
Enduring frigid cold during the annual Klondike Derby held in January at Camp Wakpominee, Troop 100 scouts convene before they conduct such survival skill exercises including fire-starting and orienteering. Photo provided
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Women cite success in losing weight
Bolton-area women attending Weight Watchers meetings weekly have lost a total of 848 pounds over the past year, group members has reported. Every Tuesday, these women have been meeting at the United Methodist Church in Bolton Landing. Their weigh-ins begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by a motivational meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. led by Jeanne Marino Group members report that they have developed not only friendship through their sessions, but they have become friends and offer each other support in the quest to lose wight. Reportedly, Sally Defty reached out to Weight Watchers to establish sessions in Bolton Landing, and the participants say it has helped them in achieving their wellness objectives. Several of the members have reached their goals and have become Lifetime Members of Weight Watchers. Although a new session begins on Tuesday March 4, anyone is welcome to join or drop in beforehand at any of the sessions to share the experience.
Pancake supper scheduled
The St. Sacrement Episcopal Church of Bolton will be holding offer their Shrove Tuesday pancake supper from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 4 at the Parish Hall. Ashes will be distributed to anyone seeking to join the accompanying services at 7:30 p.m.
Cabin Fever Party coming up
Bolton Library volunteers are now busy planning the 2014 edition of their popular annual Cabin Fever Party, set for 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday March 1 at the Bolton Community Center. As always there will be music, dancing, and games for children in this themed party that raises money for the library. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass. Admission is by donation. For more information, call 644-2233.
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CHESTERTOWN Ñ The Chestertown Rotary Club is now seeking new members Ñ to not only enjoy the RotariansÕ weekly socializing, but to help northern Warren County communities through the clubÕ s service projects. Club president George Stannard said this week that the club is reaching out to potential members particularly in their twenties,
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thirties and forties, who would like to join Ñ to assure the a vital future for the club. As well as providing valuable networking among entrepreneurs, community leaders and professionals, Chestertown Rotary has a proud, key role in the lives of residents of Chestertown and surrounding communities. The club sponsors a variety of events including the annual holiday visit by Santa which draws 400 or more each year, the popular Christmas Memory Tree lighting Ceremony. The club also sponsors the North Warren High School exchange student program, as well as boosting academics there through the Student of the Month program. In addition, the club sponsors scholarships as well as sponsor-
ing two children for a week-long stay at Camp Colby, an educational summer camp operated by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. In addition, the club supports other local civic groups including the Helpers Fund and North Country Ministry, both of which provide a variety of services to families with limited income. Meetings of the Chestertown Rotary Club are held weekly at 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays at O.P. FrederickÕ s Restaurant at the foot of Loon Lake at the intersection of Rte. 8 and Rte. 9 in the town of Chester. Stannard said that all those whoÕ d like to join and enjoy the fellowship of Rotary membership Ñ as well as serving the community Ñ are welcome to call him at 494-4013 or contact any
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were large, heavy steel skillets. But the female competitors had no problem propelling them long distances. The women throwing first in the contest were at a disadvantage, as they heaved them high in the air, while those that followed attained more distance by flipping them low, letting them skid across the ice. Winning top honors in the eventÕ s under 45-year-old division was Kelly Talbot with 91 feet 6 inches. Capturing the over-45 honors was Rose Eddy with 85 feet, 10 inches. Recording top times in the event were Jessica Meade, Jill Cook, Aron Maltbie, Heidi Hauchney and Heather Orber. Horicon Town Supervisor Matt Simpson and Town Board member Bob Olson served as judges for the event. Olson said that next year, the event would include practice throws so competition would be more even-handed. Ò But everyone had a lot of fun,Ó he continued. Another new feature of the Brant Lake Winter Carnival was the vintage snowmobile display which included several sleds owned by Derek Monroe of Brant Lake. Capturing spectatorsÕ interest was the 1965 Bolens Diablo Rouge Model, a lengthy contraption, jointed in the middle, that looked like a farm implement or a dated amusement ride. MonroeÕ s vintage sleds, as well as a lineup of others from the early 1970s, spurred conversations at the event. A good number of hardy souls competed in the snowshoe softball games, the broomball showdowns and the hockey shoot-outs.
The outhouse race featured fierce but friendly competition, with runnersÕ feet spraying rooster tails of ice shards as they pushed the homemade contraptions over the ice. One leading competitor was a team representing Scott Remington and his Spinal Cord Research charity. A team of ScottÕ s family and friends propelled the outhouse named “Just an Accident” after Remington’s book detailing his logging accident in 1999 that left him paralyzed, and describes his subsequent commitment to charitable works. Scott’s daughter Jenna Remington rode in the outhouse, as John Remington, Adrian Wood, Caleb Mead and Kyle Moffitt pushed the rig. Near the finish line, however, a runner got tangled up in rope and fell, and the outhouse fell forward on the ice. The crowd gasped as Jenna Remington’s head crashed through the ouhouse roof, but she jumped up raising her arms in the air, assuring the cheering crowd she was uninjured. Following the race, Scott Remington said his team was aiming to win in 2015. Ò We didnÕ t win this year, but we put on a heck of a show!Ó he said. Placing first in the race was the Chemo-De crew headed up by Linda Goodman of Hudson Falls, whose craft was named in honor of cancer patients undergoing chemo treatments. Her crew had raced last weekend, along with Amy SabattisÕ Ò Dump DynastyÓ team which recorded faster times this weekend on Brant Lake. Runners for her camouflage-garbed team were Steven Hammond, Shaun Burbo, Jack VanDerWarker and Ike Allen. Local entrants included Gallo Realty. Their outhouse bore the sign Ò SOLD Ñ but we have
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Two local teams, “Rustic Plumbing” (left) and another representing The Crossroads general store compete in the outhouse races held Saturday during Brant Lake Winter Carnival. A record number of 550 to 600 people attended the fest which featured a number of new events and activities. Photo by Brandon Himoff
others!Ó Angie Mead rode in the structure, while Shane Maltbie, Dan Gaddy, Walt Swartz and Jim Villasenoor provided the locomotion. Another outhouse, sponsored by The Crossroads general store, was a top contender. Shelby Millington sat on the throne, while Mike Nate and Jeremy West along with Nate Burke pushed and pulled the rig. An outhouse named Ò Rustic PlumbingÓ constructed with stripped timber and slab cedar siding had a balsam-bough roof. It was propelled by locals Michael Sallach, Abe and Blake Gadjo, Paul Matson, and Janine Best rode. Looking at the gathered crowd on the ice,
Matt Simpson said the turnout for the carnival was impressive. Ò This attendance is unbelievable, considering this is an upstate rural town in the middle of winter,Ó he said. Ò This shows the Tri-Lakes Alliance doesnÕ t take this economy sitting down.Ó Alliance official Cindy Mead said that she was struck by how many people had attended from Hamilton and Essex counties. “This fulfills the Alliance’s intentions to get things happening in our towns and bring the communities together,Ó she said. Ò This was absolutely phenomenal.Ó
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fireplace. In the mid-1990s, a skating rink was constructed at the top of the hill. Then in the late 1990s, he added, the town ski lodge was built atop the hill, with volunteer labor and materials donated by Lincoln Logs Ltd. A room in the buildingÕ s lower level houses the town youth program. Then in 1992, the town board decided to maximize use of the facility by purchasing a used snowmaking machine. That year, Monroe’s nephew Jason Monroe volunteered his time to make snow on winter weekends, staying up all night Ñ moving the snow gun every several hours to assure even coverage of the hill. Fred Monroe observed that the snow gun produces a lot of snow, noting that on nights when left running in one place, it has generated piles of snow 14 feet high or more. Chestertown Rotary Club President George Stannard said that Dynamite Hill has served the region well with its free skiing, sledding and skating opportunities. “For generations, everyone’s been benefiting, not only local residents, but area visitors and low-income families in the region,Ó he said. Ò Everybody has used it Ñ even people residents as far south as Lake George and beyond. Besides our lakes, itÕ s the most popular landmark in our town.Ó
www.adirondackjournal.com Monroe and Stannard said people come to Dynamite Hill and spend the day. Ò Dynamite Hill has been a great asset to the community, and everyone enjoys it or talks about it,Ó Stannard said. The 170-acre plot also hosts the town Little League fields, located at the base of the hill. In recent years, the recreational resources of the property have been expanded. Retired Forest Ranger Steve Ovitt has developed the new Caroline Fish trail system, expanding and enhancing primitive trails that had existed for years. The trail network is a favored destination for hikers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers. This past year, Boy Scout Will Jennings constructed, with some help, an Adirondack lean-to about a half-mile into the woods at Dynamite Hill, and itÕ s now a popular feature on the trail system. In Fall 2012, the town installed solar panels on an edge of the property to provide electricity for the ski lodge as well as a nearby water pump station. The Dynamite Hill Recreational Area has also been busy hosting community celebrations and major events. For decades, it has hosted the Pug Parade & Party, as well as the Krazy Downhill Derby, a sled race featuring creative and often bizarre creations. For decades, the facility has also hosted the annual summer concert series which features some renowned musical groups. The lodge has also been used for weddings, anniversaries and family reunions, Fred Monroe said.
Adirondack Journal - 15 Ò Dynamite Hill has served a variety of vital roles for our community,Ó he said, noting that his children learned to ski there. Ò My great-newphews almost live there now on weekends Ñ they ski at Dynamite Hill all day.Ó Eric and Kit Isachsen have been among those whoÕ ve put Dynamite Hill to good use. They for years planned the concerts there as well as meticulously constructing wacky, elaborate sleds and competing in the annual Krazy Downhill Derby. Eric Isachsen recalled Feb. 10 that years ago, he and his construction business employees built a house-like structure on skis and how he, his workers and family members attempted to ride it down the hill. Ò It went over a ski jump in the middle of the hill and we all went flying,” he said, noting his courageous crew won an award for the Most Dangerous Sled and were bestowed with a prize of a session with a chiropractor. Ò Children spend all day there, and they make a lot of friends,Ó Eric Isachsen said. Ò My clients from downstate say they canÕ t believe that a facility like this is available to youth free of charge.Ó Fred Monroe concluded that Dynamite Hill, as a regional attraction, helps boost the local economy, observing that on a busy winter weekend 300 to 400 people come to Dynamite Hill for winter recreation. Ò ItÕ s an outstanding place for kids to learn how to ski as well as go sledding,Ó he said. Ò A lot of happy memories have been made there through the years.Ó `
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Lost, and never found
His name was Douglas, but I expect he was also known as Doug or Dougie by his parents, relatives and grandparents. From all reports, he was an active boy who liked to hike, fish and explore the big woods surrounding his grandparentÕ s vast Adirondack estate. Great Camp Santanoni, which was originally built for the Pruyn family of Syracuse, NY, is located over five miles distant from the nearest public highway. It is set in the heart of what was once a private 13,000 acre parcel of Adirondack wilderness near the town of Newcomb. The entire property is now owned by the State of New York and encompassed within the Camp Santanoni Historic District. Before it became state property, the Pruyn family sold the property in 1953 to the Melvin brothers of Syracuse. Mae Melvin Legg was the daughter of Myron Melvin who had owned the property with his brother. Her son, Douglas was a typical eight year old, third grader. ItÕ s likely he was inquisitive, impulsive and rambunctious. Reportedly, he was comfortable in the woods and enjoyed hiking in the surrounding High Peaks. By the age of eight, he had already climbed Mt. Marcy. He had a private, wilderness park for his playground and he shared it with other family members. It was a hot July day when I first heard news that the young boy had apparently vanished from his GrandparentÕ s estate near Newcomb. I was a teenager at the time, and worked during the summer on a Trail Crew with the old Conservation Department. The crew had been busy clearing brush from a trail along the backside of Hurricane Mountain when our Trail Boss called us in for lunch. He told us a child was missing near Newcomb, and mentioned that search parties were being formed. According to reports, the boyÕ s Uncle had instructed the youngster to return to the Main Lodge in order to change into a pair of long pants for their hike. When the boy didnÕ t return, a party went looking for him. He was familiar with the landscape, and the trail to the Main Lodge was easy to follow. It was a mystery Soon, an extensive search was launched as rumors and theories were raised. Despite the various theories, nothing has ever been proven and no remains of Douglas Legg have ever been found. The incident occurred during the summer of 1971. Despite the war in Vietnam and the associated discord going on across the country, it was still an innocent time. Kids were allowed to roam far and wide, and hitchhiking was common, especially if you didnÕ t own a bike. WeÕ d leave the house in the morning, with a reminder to be home for dinner or before dark, whichever was sooner. Terms such as Amber Alerts, and child abduction were unheard of. At the time, there were no GPS tracking devices, or cell phones. The only known form of portable communication was a transistor radio. Mostly everyone expected the youngster would be found promptly, but the search for Douglas Legg continued for over two months, and included over 600 volunteers, Forest Rangers and State Troopers. Helicopters were brought in, as well as bloodhounds and even psychics. However, no trace of the young boy was ever found, and the case remains open to this day. Several months after the search for Douglas Legg was discontinued, New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller instructed the Conservation Department to establish formalized search and rescue standards. The search and rescue techniques were developed and
eventually standardized as key component of curriculum at the NYS Ranger Academy. A lot has changed since those day, but NYS Forest Rangers continue to respond to reports of hikers, hunters or other individuals who are disoriented, lost or injured. Annually, there are over 300 reports from parties that are lost, injured or require assistance. Many lost travelers speak of the euphoria of seeing a Forest Ranger striding down the trail towards them. As one rescued winter camper explained to me, Ò Santa came early this year, and he was wearing a green uniform!Ó In the early 1980Õ s, a number of volunteer Search and Rescue teams were formed in the Adirondacks, to assist State Forest Rangers with search and rescue efforts. Team members are now trained in search management, national incident command system (ICS), map and compass, search techniques and the use of global positioning system (GPS) units. Currently, over a dozen teams from the NYS Federation of Search and Rescue are operating in the Adirondacks. SAR is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit organization consisting of independent Search and Rescue teams that make themselves available to any official agency to assist in searches for lost or missing persons in New York State and throughout the Northeast. With an ever growing interest in extreme adventures, ranging from ice climbing to extreme skiing, the services of Search and Rescue volunteers will continue to be in demand. We seek adventure when we travel to wild, forbidding places in an effort to discover a piece of ourselves. By accepting the challenge of traveling through tough terrain, we find an opportunity to cope with adversity, test our skills and strengthen our resolve. The prospect of becoming lost has long been a key fixture in the passionate pursuit of adventure travel. If there were no probabilities of risk and challenge, it wouldnÕ t be so thrilling, so revitalizing. We seek these challenges because we are enlivened by the prospect of danger. In exploring the outdoors, we want to believe we are the first ones to summit a particular peak or to locate an otherwise, hidden route despite the presence of any Ô herd trailsÕ that may indicate otherwise. We go there to be as far removed from civilization as possible. Primitive circumstances bring out primal traits in our character, which are what we all strive to recapture. We travel to wild places in an effort to restore or recover the wildness that we all believe remains within. This is the reason the contrail of a passing jet is never as intrusive when viewed from a city street, as it is when witnessed from deep within the woods. It is also why just a bit of litter, as simple as a gum wrapper is so offensive and disturbing when it is found in the woods. Such signs of civilization serve to tame the outdoor experience and diminish the quality of our adventures by reconnecting us with the civilized world. Remember, a measure of the true adventurer is not determined by their ability to survive unfortunate incidents; but rather in their knowledge, and ability to avoid getting involved in such predicaments. Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.
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‘Parenting Apart’ program slated
Book club launched in Warrensburg
FORT EDWARD Ñ A Parenting Apart program, which offers strategies to effectively raise children when parents are residing in different households, will be offered in a series of two sessions on Tuesday Feb. 18 and Wednesday Feb. 19 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. both nights. The parenting program is designed specifically for parents who are separating, divorcing, or parenting apart from the other parent. The main focus is on helping parents understand what their children are experiencing and how they can help them through this transition. In separation and divorce, custody and visitation are often emotionally charged issues for parents facing the restructuring of the family. The program provides parents with strategies and information on how to shield their children from potential parental conflict in order to protect them from harmful consequences and to assure a healthier emotional adjustment for their children. The cost of this program is $30. For details and to register, contact Cathy Sweet of Washington County Cornell Cooperative Extension at 746-2560. For security reasons, the location in Fort Edward of the program sessions will be revealed to registrants just several days before the two class sessions are held.
WARRENSBURG Ñ The Friends of Richards Library has launched a adult book club, which is now meeting at 6 p.m. on third Thursday of the month in the community room of the library. The selection for the groupÕ s second meeting, to be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 20, is The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. In January a half-dozen people met and examined aspects of William Landay’s novel Defending Jacob, plus one person who participated via FaceTime through a group memberÕ s iPad, group spokeswoman Elaine Cowin said. Ò We welcome people to join us as their schedule allows,Ó she said, noting that the group plans to read and discuss non-fiction works as well as fiction. Ò Please join us even if you havenÕ t read the book as we will be deciding future selections,Ó she said. Ò All are welcome to join Ñ we want to discuss literature, hear everyoneÕ s opinions and talk with one another.Ó She suggested that prospective members Ò LikeÓ both the Richards Library page and the Friends of Richards Library page on Facebook to obtain further details.
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Lake George resident Joanne Gavin expresses concerns about the proposed Lake George Marriott hotel development in downtown Lake George at a Feb. 10 public hearing on the project. A special use permit was approved at the standing-roomonly meeting in a split vote. The project’s site plan review is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 19. Photo by Thom Randall
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From page 1 wall offsets and recesses and articulated architectural features. Sue Millington, who owns an adjacent property, questioned whether the village sewer treatment plant could handle the additional load from 130 or more toilets, three three restaurants, and laundry facilities at the hotel. Planning board chairman Robert Mastrantoni said the additional sewage was not an issue because the board had a letter on file from Village Public Works Superintendent Dave Harrington and heÕ d Ò signed offÓ on the plantÕ s ability to accommodating the extra sewage. But Lake George Citizen’s Group leader Joanne Gavin and others in the audience said that merely receiving a letter of assurance wasnÕ t enough, that the public should know the facts concerning the hotel’s estimated additional sewage flow and the sewer plantÕ s processing capacity. Peter Bauer, Executive Director of Protect the Adirondacks, said that regardless of the village sewer plantÕ s theoretical capacity, water tests around the village indicate that the plant is already raising nitrate levels too high in groundwater and waterways, contributing to pollution of the lake. He said that experts from the Darrin Freshwater Institute and the Fund for Lake George should be consulted about whether more sewage flow would be a detriment to the local environment. Ò Get scientists in here to provide data,Ó he said about the potential influx of excess nitrates and phosphorus from the treatment plant’s effluent which makes it way to the lake. Under pressure from state environmental officials, the village has been working for years to reduce nitrate levels in the plants outflow and a multi-million-dollar project to upgrade the plant is now underway. Bauer urged the planning board to postpone its decision-making process until it heard the concerns raised by the Adirondack Park Agency in their upcoming review process. He said the local planning board might benefit from witnessing the APA scrutiny, as the agency members were likely to have more expert resources. “Wouldn’t the board benefit from the opportunity to review the extra information requested by the APA?Ó he asked. Christine Vega seconded BauerÕ s and GavinÕ s points. Ò WeÕ re not getting any clear-cut answers here Ñ weÕ re not getting the detail about our concerns,Ó she said. Gavin said that the citizensÕ persistent concerns about the six-story height and its effect on the villageÕ s ambiance were not being listened to. Ò This is the biggest project ever to happen in this community, and itÕ s your responsibility to look at everything closely, and answer citizensÕ questions,Ó she said. Ò YouÕ re not her to merely satisfy the the developer, youÕ re here for the people of the community.Ó Acknowledging that changes had indeed been made to the plans, she suggested that they might not be extensive enough, and the six-story size might be too tall for the plot. Jon Lapper, representing hotel developer Dave Kenny, said that several extra parcels had already been acquired to provide enough room. But Gavin offered an opposing view, saying sheÕ d heard from a large number of citizens who objected to a six-story building at this location. Ò People are extremely concerned,Ó she said. Ò ItÕ s a matter of being proud of our village. I donÕ t want to hear from visitors, Ô What a monstrosity!Õ Ó Her comments prompted applause. Earlier, Mastrantoni had said that the height of the building was a moot issue, because the village had already voted on allowing buildings that high. Village attorney Mark Schachner then corrected him, saying that the height was indeed under the jurisdiction of the board. Lapper replied that Kenny had originally sought eight stories, and it was reduced to six to conform to the wishes of the community. Retired teacher Mercedes Gaudier said she thought the size of the building and its architecture were incompatible with the ambiance of the village. Ò ThereÕ s nothing that integrates the size of the mass to the prevailing style of architecture in the village,Ó she said. Ò Twigs here and there donÕ t make Adirondack architecture.Ó Lapper said that Gaudier and others apparently hadnÕ t seen the latest plans, which included stepped roofs, setbacks and accents of natural materials. Vega asked about the additional traffic due to the hotel. Ó ItÕ s already congested in the village. Where are all the cars going to park?Ó Lapper replied that more traffic meant more prosperity for businesses and more available jobs. “Mayor Blais said traffic is a good thing to have more of,” Lapper said. Since the last meeting on the project, the project developers conducted a Ò balloon testÓ to demonstrate the height of the building, designed a buffer area around a patio on the north side of the building near the local high school, and produced photo-elevations of the building from different angles. Contacted Feb. 11, Lapper predicted that the permit process would be progressing. Ò We were pleased we got as far as we did last night,Ó he said. Ò I expect things will be set to go soon.Ó
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Handy Andy Bath Renovation & General Home Repairs. Its not to late to weatherize. Get that honeydo list done at very reasonable rates. For free estimate call 518623-2967 HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc,for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com. "Not applicable in Queens county"
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTALS MORIAH 1BR apt $495. (5973584) Clean, Laundry, references and security required.Pay own utilities. Small pet ok. No smoking. North Creek Efficiency Units for working adults, all util & cable TV include, NO security, furnished laundry room, $125/wk. 518-2514460 Port Henry 3BD/1BA, new appliances, heat incl, no pets w/o landlord approval, steep stairs not recommended for small children, $650/mo, ref & sec, 518-942-7802 or 603-448-3185 PORT HENRY. 1BR and 2BR Apartments. Downtown, close to grocery store, shopping, services. $475 and $500. 802-363-3341. Retired or looking for a quiet place to live? Here is a small ground floor, 1 bdrm apt, suitable for single or couple, located in a very nice neighborhood in Ticonderoga Village, off street parking, large yard, coin operated laundry. Apt is modern w/gas fireplace & new carpet. No pets. References & lease required, $495/mo. + security deposit. 518-585-2224 or 518586-6477. RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases. Monthly specials! Call (877) 2104130
WANTED TO BUY ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information. CASH for Coins! Buying ALL Gold & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper Money, Entire Collections, Estates. Travel to yourhome. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419 CASH FOR UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1855-440-4001 English & Spanish www.TestStripSearch.com CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800371-1136 Scrap Metal & Scrap Cars. We will pick up all. Call Jerry 518-5866943 WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com WANTED WHOLE TREE WOOD CHIPPINGS The more organic matter the better. Must deliver. Will pay a reasonable price. Call or leave a message. 802-4536188 WANTED-ASPEN LOGS AND PULPWOOD NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTS CORP (NEPCO) is buying Aspen logs and/or Pulpwood at its processing location at: 115 Sweet Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885. Log Species-100% Aspen (Popple) Log Length-8'0" Log Diameter-6" min, 24" max Logs should be clean, straight and with a minimum of center rot. Loads will be stick scaled and paid for at the time of delivery. Yard hours are M-Thu 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Call log buyer for current pricing! 1-800-873-8233 ext. 202 WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 DOGS FREE TO GOOD HOME, two 6 month old beagle mix puppies, very friendly, must stay together. 518-585-3096
Ticonderoga - 2bdrm, monitor heat, $550/mo + utilities. 518637-5512 Ticonderoga – 1bdrm, heat/trash removal incl. Walking distance to village, sec & ref required. $550/mo. 518-586-4554 Ticonderoga – 2bdrm, upstairs. Heat, hot water, elec, garbage, snow removal, mowing incl. NO SMOKING! $750/mo. Sec & ref required. 518-570-8119 Ticonderoga – new luxury apartmet, quiet, all appliances, no pets/no smoking, references required, 732-433-8594 Ticonderoga – Pad Factory by the River. Nice 1bdrm, 2nd floor. Incl heat, hot water, garbage removal, covered parking. 1 year lease & ref required, no pets, avail 2/1, $550/mo + $550 security. 518338-7213 Ticonderoga – Senior Housing (55+). Rent $455 or $550 incl heat & hot water. Some subsidy avail. Smoke free. Pet friendly. New appliances. Laundry on site. FHEO. Handicapped Accessible. 518-5581007 Ticonderoga, 1 bdrm, 1st flr, hardwood floors, applicances incl, $550/mo + deposit & ref required. 802-758-3276 Ticonderoga, 1bdrm w/off street parking, W/D hook-up, $550/mo + 1st mo + security deposit, 518-4991287 HOME RENTALS Crown Point – 5bdrm house, $650/mo, ref & deposit required. 518-597-3935 Crown Point – cute, cozy 3 bdrm/2 bath, A frame, porch, ½ acre, $83k. 518-351-5063, 860673-6119 or 917-679-4449 Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829 ROOM RENTALS
2 BR/1.5 BA, House share, $750/room/month, annual lease, price includes utilities & membership in Green Mansions Tennis & Swim Club, near Gore & Lake George. Seniors, quiet people or vacationers preferred 518-494-3870 caeri@aol.com
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TICONDEROGA DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT, customized for your use, available March 1st, $550/mo + utilities. 518-585-9173 Days or 518-5478730 Evenings. REAL ESTATE SALES Sebastian, Florida Affordable custom factory constructed homes $45,900+, Friendly community,No Real Estate or State Income Taxes , minutes to Atlantic Ocean. 772581-0080, www.beach-cove.com. Limited seasonal rentals COMMERCIAL PROPERTY COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT at Willsborough Business Center, 3922 NYS Rt 22, Willsboro. 2 spaces, 564 sf and 362 sf (storefront). Site of Willsborough Bowling Center and Ricks Pub and Restaurant. Contact 518-572-3036.
Enjoy the pleasure of owning a year around family business in the Adirondacks. Owners operated for 36 years. Includes a 2500 sq ft living quarters. Featuring eight Chalets. Three two bedroom, four three bedroom and one large 3 bedroom A frame with 2 full baths all with fully equipped kitchens, modern baths with tub and shower, central air, heat, cable TV with HBO and Wi-Fi. Nine housekeeping units. Picnic tables and gas grills in front of each cottage. 20x40 heated in-ground pool. Close to LG village. Iidiko McPhilmy, Purdy Real Estate, 518-384-1117 or 518253-2295 Port Henry Duplex Apartment Building, completely renoved, excellent rental history, some owner financing avail, $69K. 518-5468247 LAND 1947 BOY SCOUT CAMP, 5 acre lake property - $129,900. 7 new lake properties. www. LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683-2626 3 COUNTY LAND LIQUIDATION! Upstate NY. 21 TRACTS, 5 TO 147 ACRES FROM$14,900. SO TIERCATSKILL MTNS- CAPITAL REGION! State Land, Ponds, Streams,Views! G'teed buildable! Special financing & incentives until Feb 23rd! Call for free info packet 1-888-701-1864 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com Brant Lake 9.1 acre building lot for sale by owner, Harris Road, $63K. 518-494-3174
ABANDONED NY FARM! 5 acres State Land - $16,900, 6 acres Farmhouse - $99,900. Gorgeous So. Tier, NY hilltop location! Fields, woods, stream, pond,30 mile views! EZ owner terms! 1888-701-1864 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com# BUY AND SELL LAND, land & cabin, farm or country property through New York Land Quest. Northern Division 315-269-3487 or Southern Division 607-2805770 online www.nylandquest.com COUNTRY BARN/5 ACRES: $29,995 Rustic "Country Barn," Well-Built & Sturdy. On 5 Wooded Acres,Meadows, Apple Orchard. Frontage on State Rte 13, Mins to Salmon River. Adjoins NYS Snowmobile Trails. Call 1-800-229-7843 Or Visit www.LandandCamps.com Crown Point Land – 53 Peasley Rd. Property offers 3.5 acres on Putnam Creek w/600' of road frontage, a 50' x 30' 2 story fram barn w/elec & oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot & minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga, $65K. Purdy Realty, LLC 338-1117 Call Frank Villanova 878-4275 Cell Crown Point, 600' + on Putts Creek, 2.78 acres, 20' x 32' liveable building. Fix up or tear down & rebuild, $30K FIRM, quick sale. 518-354-7167 NEW YORK STATE LAND SALE: 5 Acres w/ Utilities.: $12,900. 6 Acres w/ Trout Stream$24,900. 6.6 Acres, Adirondack Cabin $19,900. Best Quality Land in Years! Call 1800 -229-7843 Schroon Lake – leased land w/camp in excellent cond, 50' lakefront, 48' wooden dock, asking $50K. Call for details 518-4957683 Schroon Lake Waterfront Camp on leased land. Screened porch, 32' aluminum dock + more, $37K. 518-569-6907 STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY $89,900, no interest financing. 518-696-2829 FARMFARM666@yahoo.com Town of Lake George ½ acre building lot. Access to Village water. Ideal for build-out basement. $47,000. Will hold mortgage for qualified buyer, 20% down. 518668-0179 or 518-321-3347 MOBILE HOME Mobile Home – Lake George, 2003 custom built park model, 14' x 38' w/glass enclosed porch, exc cond. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149. Asking $65K. 518-964-137 MODULAR HOME 3 BDRM, 2 baths, on 1 acre of property, 2 car garage, 2 decks, $87,500. Port Henry, NY 518-962-4685
VACATION PROPERTY Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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AUTOMOTIVE $21 Car Insurance - Instant Quote - All Credit Types - Find Out If You Qualify - As Low As $21/Month. Call (888) 291-2920. DAY CARE LADY BUG DAYCARE WARRENSBURG, NY NYS Licensed Group Day Care. Warren & Washington County Child Care Pay accepted. Majority of our kids have since grown up & no longer require our services. Current openings for children 1-13 years of age. Offering before, during, after school and summer programs. Providing a learning developmental program. Preparing children for entering pre-k and kindergarten to include activities with indoor & outdoor playtime. Employees trained in CPR & basic first aid and have been fingerprinted & background checked by the State. Upon request parent referrals are available. Please contact Owner/Operator Joanne Monroe at (518-623-4152.
REAL ESTATE 1 ACRE OF LAND at Wood Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-4932478 for more information. ADIRONDACK "BY OWNER" AdkByOwner.com 1000+ photo listings of local real estate for sale, vacation rentals & timeshares. Owners: List with us for only $299 per year. Visit on-line or call 518-891-9919 BUILDING AND LOT in Moriah 1.3+ acres, paved driveway, town water and sewer. Can be used for residential and/or commercial, Asking $45,000. 518-546-3568 Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829
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PARADOX HOME FOR SALE By Owner, Schroon Lake School District, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fully renovated, 2 garages, shed, large fire place, $149,900. No owner terms. See forsalebyowner.com Listing ID# 23972428.
BE ENERGY INDEPENDENT with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE From Central Boiler. Heat all your buildings. 25 yr. warranty available. Vermont Heating Alternatives 802-343-7900
Tree Work Professional Climber w/decades of experience w/anything from difficult removals to tasteful selected pruning. Fully equpped & insured. Michael Emelianoff 518-251-3936
BE ENERGY INDEPENDENT. MAXIM OUTDOOR WOOD PELLET FURNACE by Central Boiler features automatic power ignition. Heats multiple buildings. Boivin Farm Supply 802-2362389
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