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It is time for the state to repeal the SAFE Act Page 6
February 22, 2014
A Denton Publication
FREE•Take one
Warrensburg revitalization efforts eyed
This Week
DOGS GOT TALENT
IN WARRENSBURG
By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com
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Index WARRENSBURG
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EDITORIAL
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PUBLISHER’S COLUMN
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HISTORY COLUMN
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BOLTON
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THURMAN CLASSIFIEDS
Water system upgraded PAGE 3 IN BOLTON
A canine competitor in the Lake George Dogs Got Talent contest, a new feature of the annual Lake George Winter Carnival, gets some encouragement on Saturday from its human sponsor while a crowd observes. The carnival concludes this weekend with a full lineup of family-friendly activities. Photo by Tim Weatherwax
Krazy Downhill Derby: Creative & Fun By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com CHESTERTOWN Ñ For about four decades, local residents have fought off latewinter cabin fever by fashioning weird sleds for a beloved local event, the Krazy Downhill Derby. Annually providing plenty of family fun, this kooky sled race features offbeat and humorous creations Ñ anything
Race features slope anniversary fest
This year, participation in the event is expected to be greater than ever, as
the event includes a belated celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Dynamite Hill Ski area. Event organizers expect that hundreds of people will be attending to share memories of youthful fun at the town-owned recreation area along with plenty of socializing. Although the local Chamber of Commerce is dubbing the fest a 50th anniversary, the ski slope was actually developed by the Chestertown
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Lake George Carnival’s concluding weekend on tap Festivities to include sports car races, family fun By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com
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from simple cardboard vehicles to complex or bizarre feats of engineering Ñ to slide down the snowy slope of Dynamite Hill Ski area. The 2014 edition of this friendly competition, is set for Saturday Feb. 22. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
‘Cabin Fever’ event planned
LAKE GEORGE Ñ
The weather has been outstand-
ing during February for all four weekends of the Lake George Winter Carnival, and more stellar conditions are expected for this Saturday and Sunday, event organizers said Tuesday. The 2014 carnivalÕ s concluding weekend features a signature motorsports event of the annual fourweek festival, and itÕ s expected to draw a formidable crowd. The Adirondack Motor Enthusiast Club is return-
ing to hold their sanctioned sports car ice races Feb. 22 and 23 on the frozen surface of Lake George. The races evoke spectator adrenaline, with vehicles careening around curves, inches away from each other, spewing rooster-tails of ice-shards from beneath spinning tires. This long-standing series of races features classic sports cars in various states of modification as well CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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WARRENSBURG Ñ The town code enforcement officer and its bookkeeper are collaborating in pursuing a variety of projects to upgrade the townÔ s streetscape, adding amenities at the townÕ s recreation field and the boat launch at Echo Lake, as well as improving the appearance and safety of River St. In a report submitted to the town board Feb. 12, Code Enforcement Officer Christopher Belden said that he and bookkeeper Patti Monahan Ñ who also serves as town grants administrator Ñ are seeking to enhance the experience of pedestrians, bicyclists and residents through a variety of projects intended to revitalize Warrensburg. Belden said that he and Monahan are working on implementing a streetscape and parks grant awarded through the Creating Healthy Places to Live Work and Play program. The project calls for erecting an informational kiosk at the Warrensburg town hall and installing benches, garbage cans and pet waste stations along Main St. Plans feature installing handicap-accessible picnic tables drinking fountain and
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