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June 21, 2014
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Vandals sought in W-burg
This Week REGION
By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com
WARRENSBURG Ñ Vandalism erupted last weekend in Warrensburg, and town officials have responded that they will take whatever action necessary to stamp it out. On the night of June 13, several picnic tables which were set out to accommodate townspeople attending an upcoming town concert at the municipal recreation field were overturned and partially ripped apart. Town Supervisor Kevin Geraghty said June 17 said that the incident was reported to the police, patrols have been stepped up, and town board has pledged to prosecute and bring to court anyone who damages town property. “Whoever can’t treat public property with respect is going to face consequences,” he said. Ò Any vandals will be pulled into court — We’re not fooling around.” Geraghty said he and the board have asked citizens living near the town recreation fields to monitor nighttime activities, and that the town court officer, Dave Cavanaugh, is now patrolling at night. Other town employees have pledged to watch for suspicious activities, Geraghty added. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
DEC holds swift water training PAGE 2 WARRENSBURG
National teen group here to help PAGE 3 BOLTON
On a recent visit to The Original Lincoln Logs headquarters in Chestertown, U.S. Rep. Bill Owens examines siding milled at the building materials firm. Larry Stephenson, owner of both Lincoln Logs and the Stephenson Lumber chain (right) gave Owens a tour of the facility. See more, page 5. Photo by Thom Randall
School preps for transition PAGE 9
Firefighters’ parade, convention and carnival this week
Index EDITORIAL
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QUESTION
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CALENDAR
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BRIEFS
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OUTDOORS
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CLASSIFIEDS
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By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com
QUEENSBURY Ñ Featuring a flourish of pomp and pageantry, the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention and parade return to the town of Queensbury this week. Thousands of volunteer firefighters from throughout eastern New York are expected to
participate in the four-day convention, based at the West Glens Falls Fire Station No. 1 on Luzerne Road at Veterans Road. The focal point of the weekend activities is the hours-long full-dress parade beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday June 21, as well as a Mardi Gras parade the prior evening at 7 p.m. The parades annually draw many thousands of spectators. A carnival is to be held Wednesday June 18 through Saturday
June 21 in conjunction with the convention and parades. Saturday’s full-dress parade features at least 112 marching units, including firefighters in uniforms — some quite formal, others elaborate. The procession also features dozens of acclaimed marching bands as well as antique fire equipment. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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