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Youth learn safety and proper handling of ATVs.
Dr. Rugge honored for his efforts to boost health care in the region. See Page 3
Spelling bee aimed at raising funds for Bolton Free Library a resounding success. See Page 9
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World-class train display planned for Pottersville
Veteran talks about the grim realities of war
This intricate depiction of a generic small city in the Hudson Valley is to be included in Clarke Dunham’s proposed model train center in Pottersville, which some say will attract nationwide attention and draw many thousands of visitors to northern Warren County. By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com POTTERSVILLE — A world-class, million-dollar exhibit of model trains complete with lavish layouts is planned for development in Pottersville, and area officials say may have a significant impact on tourism in Northern Warren County. “Railroads on Parade,” a project of the internationally acclaimed set designer Clarke Dunham, is on its way to become a reality in Pottersville, Dunham said.
See TRAINS, page 13
Local officials hail $473,040 in water quality grants
Bearing flags for Warrensburg’s Veterans’ Day ceremonies Nov. 11 were (front to rear): American Legion members Alex Greenmeier and Dan Ackley, VFW Men’s Auxiliary member Eddie Bates, and VFW members Phil Baker and Bob Therrien (hidden).
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By Thom Randall WARRENSBURG — Five state grants totalling $473,040 earmarked for water quality improvement projects in Warren County have been approved, and county officials greeted the news with enthusiasm. The grant awards include funds for two waterway improvement projects in the Lake George basin and one to boost the fish population in the Schroon River in Warrensburg, Dave Wick of Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District said. Wick’s agency developed the grants and applied for the funds on behalf of local municipalities. Bankrolled by the state Environmental Protection Fund,
See WATER, page 14
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