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Reacting to her venture into the cold waters of Lake George on New Years Day, a polar swimmer hitches a ride back to shore, grimacing as she braves the sub-freezing wind. See inside for coverage of the annual New Year’s Lake George Polar Plunge event. See story, page 8. Photo by Thom Randall

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U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson says he’s leaving Congress WASHINGTON DC Ñ U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson (RKinderhook), formerly a representative for the 21st Congressional District that encompassed Glens Falls

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and the lower Adirondacks, who currently represents NY19, has announced that he plans to retire Dec. 31, 2016, at the end of his third term.

In NovemberÕ s general election, Gibson easily fended off a challenge for his seat undertaken by venture capitalist Sean Eldridge, a Democrat. Gibson defeated Eldridge by more than 25 percentage points, obtain-

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ing nearly double the votes despite Eldridge spending about $4 million of his own money on the campaign.

GibsonÕ s announcement was released early afternoon Tuesday. The statement, issued by his Washington office, focused on his priorities for the present 114th Congress, but mentioned his retirement.

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QUEENSBURY Ñ Warren County leaders should embrace cooperation and consolidation in 2015, Warrensburg Supervisor Kevin Geraghty told government leaders Monday, Jan. 6, soon after he was sworn in for his third term as chairman of the county Board of Supervisors.

Setting a course for 2015 and beyond, Geraghty urged that the supervisors work with local municipal officials to evaluate and adopt shared services or consolidate operations to save taxpayer money and comply with Gov. CuomoÕ s property tax reduction plan. This state initiative requires that local municipalities submit plans to share services with neighboring local governments, achieving savings of 1 percent of the combined tax levy next year.

With this as a primary goal for Warren County, Geraghty called for a new county Shared Services Committee to be formed, with Bolton Supervisor Ron Conover serving as chairman. Geraghty praised him for his ability to devise innovative ways to conserve tax dollars.

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Lake George Music Festival debuts winter concert series

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LAKE GEORGE Ñ The sidewalks of Lake George seem to roll up in the winter and the bustling, noisy destination spot becomes a quiet, quaint village. The Lake George Music Festival

has brought the town beautiful music for three summers in a row, and this winter they will break the silence in Lake George with their first annual Winter Concert Series.

Set for Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 8 at 3 p.m., the concert will fill the Caldwell Presbyterian Church in Lake George with everything from Beethoven and Mozart to contemporary works perhaps

never heard before. Those in attendance will be entertained by musicians from The Yale School of Music, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.

The not-for-profit organization calls itself “a collaborative artist retreat for emerging young professionals and celebrated artists.Ó Founder and Executive Director, Alexander Lombard, said the idea to add to the popular summer series has always been just that-an idea-and it has finally came to life.

“It has always been in our minds and we have always wanted to expand in the winter,Ó said Lombard. “Lake George needs more winter events, it’s very seasonal. We finally have the support and resources and are very excited about it.Ó Lombard said that since it is the first installment of the series, he expects the event to draw more of a local crowd, what he called the “Glens Falls SymphonyÓ type patron. No other classical music event is going on the weekend of the series, reported Lombard, so he anticipates a full house similar to the summer edition of the festival, which attracts listeners from near and far.

The founder is in hopes that in the future, the winter series will become similar to the summer festival and the diverse crowd it seems to bring together.

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“Ideally we would like to see tourists come from New York City or Boston and do some skiing during the day, maybe some winter carnival activities, and then the concert in the eveningÓ , said Lombard.

“We have the outdoor recreation, the shopping, and if we can get a concert series going on in the village in the winter it really ties things together.Ó The concert series, free of charge, guarantees to offer something for every type of classical music lover. Lombard noted that the series will feature an “eclectic mix” of pieces that will be music to everyoneÕ s ears.

“We have the standard classical arrangements, pieces of big name composers that were virtually never performed, and contemporary works just written in the past couple years,Ó said Lombard.

The Caldwell Presbyterian Church only seats around 150 people, and Lombard expects the concert to be full early. People are encouraged to purchase an “advanced guaranteed” ticket through the website to ensure a seat at the concert. The concert is free of charge for all those who come on a “first come first serve basis” with only a $10 suggested donation. For a detailed list of musicians, pieces being performed, or additional information on the organization visit lakegeorgemuiscfestival.com.

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Zach Monforte returns to WCS with Burr and Burton team

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thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG Ñ When Warrensburg High School wrestling coach Mark Trapasso was advising his wrestlers as they faced off in a meet Dec. 23 against Burr & Burton Academy, across the mat the opposing coach Zach Monforte likely knew what Trapasso would be saying.

ItÕ s not that Monforte, coach of the private academy in Manchester Vt. is a mind-reader Ñ itÕ s just that he heard TrapassoÕ s strategy and advice for a half-dozen years.

Monforte, a 2001 graduate of Warrensburg High School, started the wrestling program at Burr & Burton two years ago Ñ and heÕ s the head coach of the schoolÕ s Varsity team, which includes five motivated female athletes in their lineup.

After the Dec. 23 match against Warrensburg High, Monforte talked about not only his career, but how female wrestlers are not unusual in Vermont.

“Our team’s five girls started in the program this year Ñ theyÕ re breaking down boundaries,Ó Monforte said. “I couldn’t be more proud of them and their skill development Ñ they are setting the tone for the whole program.Ó For Warrensburg, one female wrestler, Abby Roth, competed quite successfully years ago in the highly competitive Adirondack League. Several others have also participated in practices with the team in recent decades.

Monforte and Trapasso arranged the nonleague meet earlier this year, and Monforte said he was glad Trapasso included Burr & Burton in WCSÕ 2014 schedule.

“This is a great opportunity for us to wrestle a very established and strong program,Ó said Monforte, who is a teaching assistant at Burr & Burton

After a wrestling match between Warrensburg High School and Burr & Burton Academy held Dec. 23, Burr & Burton coach Zach Monforte (center) reminisces about his years as a wrestler at Warrensburg High with WCS wrestling coach Mark Trapasso (right) and assistant coach Scott McKenna (left).

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and hopes to someday become a special education teacher there.

“I love teaching,” he said.

Trapasso said Monforte was a dedicated, coachable and hard-working athlete while at Warrensburg.

“He’d volunteer to move up into any weight class to wrestle to help out our team,Ó Trapasso said. “He was always very passionate about what he was doing, and IÕ m very proud of him.Ó

Assistant WCS Coach Scott McKenna said Monforte was known as a solid, skilled wrestler Ñ he was a three-year Varsity wrestler at WCS and tallied a six-year tenure in the schoolÕ s wrestling program.

In MonforteÕ s junior year at WCS, he won the Section II Class D Championship in his weight class and won two medals in the 2000 Empire State Games in both Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling. A year later, he was named runner-up

Section II champion.

“Zach was rugged, tough and he won a lot of matches for Warrensburg,” McKenna said. “It’s great to have him come back here as a coach of a team.Ó McKenna said that MonforteÕ s family was known to be supportive of the wrestling program for years. His mother Connie still lives in Warrensburg.

As for the meet between the Burghers and Burr & Burton, Warrensburg won 66-21, with WCS tallying seven pins and four forfeits due to the BulldogsÕ thin roster.

At 120 pounds, Aidan LaPoint of Warrensburg scored his first Varsity win by pinning Mike James in 1:29. At 126 pounds, WCS Freshman Dan Monthony pinned Anna Foster in 21 seconds. At 138 pounds, Burgher Greg Shambo pinned Bjorn Boutin in 2:20. At 145 pounds, Zack Morse of Burr & Burton won a 12-9 decision over Yasir Farooq of Warrensburg. At 152 pounds, Bulldog Nate Hunter pinned Ryan McNeill at 2:23. At 160 pounds, Burgher Lane Oehler pinned Chris Poulk in 1:08.

At 170 pounds, McKenzie Blydenburgh of WCS pinned Jeff Waiters in 1:51. At 182 pounds, Rogers McLaughlin of WCS pinned E. J. Hazelton in 59 seconds. At 175 pounds, Bulldog Davit Mirzoyan pinned Don Carpenter of Warrensburg in 1:31. At 220 pounds, John Realmunto of Burr & Burton pinned BenEwald of WCS in 2:32. At 285 pounds, Burgher Blake Vaisey pinned Remy Albert in 55 seconds. WCS was credited with forfeits in the 99, 106, 113, and 132 weight classes.

Trapasso praised the Bulldogs for their performance, noting their program was merely two years old.

“Zach’s kids fought hard — with a lot of heart,” Trapasso said. “They’re tough.”

With the win, the BurghersÕ 2014-15 season record stood at three wins, four losses as of Dec. 25.

In Brief Library to ‘kick-off’ reading event

WARRENSBURG Ñ The Friends of Richards Library will be hosting a Winter Reading will be hosting a winter reading program through March 31. Interested people can pickup the reading activity pamphlet at the event or by visiting the library any time during the winter months. People can earn prizes for each reading activity that is completed. For more information “like” the Friends of Richards Library on Facebook or call 623-3011.

Town Hall to present ‘Annie and the Hedonists’

STONY CREEK — “Annie and the Hedonists” will be performing Friday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Stony Creek Town Hall. This popular acoustic band interprets the songs of the great female blues artists of the Ô 20s, Ô 30s & Ô 40s and includes western swing, bluesy country, and roots Americana. All are welcome to attend this free concert sponsored by the Stony Creek Free Library. Refreshments will also be available. For more information call 696-5911.

Pre-licensing courses announced

QUEENSBURY Ñ The New York State pre-licensing course Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6, April 17, May 29, and June 19, at the Queensbury High School room #109 at 4 p.m. The fee will be $40 residents and $50 non-residents. The class will hold between 8 to 36 participants. Participants must register at the Queensbury Parks and Recreation office, 742 Bay Road between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Participants must bring a valid

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Library book club to meet

WARRENSBURG Ñ The Friends of the Richards Library will be offering an afternoon book club on the second Tuesday of each month commencing Jan. 13, at 3 p.m. The first selection will be The HusbandÕ s Secret by Liane Moriarty. Join them in the Community Event Room at the library for book discussion, unrelated conversations, meeting new friends and always some fun.

North Warren PTO to hold open forum

CHESTERTOWN — The North Warren PTO will be holding an open forum Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the North Warren Central school. The agenda is for people to learn about the “GEA” Gap elimination adjustment. $198.5 million has been lost in State aid. See the effects it has on the school and community.

Get questions answered. Learn more information on the SU4US Regional advocacy event being held Jan. 22, in Saratoga Springs.

The PTO needs people to join their team. Find more information on the North Warren school website northwarren.k12.ny.us or search the North Warren Central school PTO page on Facebook.

Call 494-3015 for more information.

Writer’s group rescheduled

THURMAN Ñ Although there is suspended readings until spring, the Willows WritersÕ Group is continuing to meet once

a month. The meeting for this month will be Thursday, Jan. 15, at 11:30 a.m. at Willows Bistro. The group takes in some writing done at home to share with the others, and after reading and discussing their work, they write from a prompt. Regular participants contact Nancy Kimball so she knows members are aware of the change. If anybody is interested, let Nancy know at nmkimball@live.com.

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LARAC to show ‘Still Observations’

GLENS FALLS Ñ LARACÕ s Lapham Gallery invites arts enthusiasts to attend the opening reception celebration for Still Observations, Friday, Jan. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The opening reception is accompanied by a Gallery Talk with participating artists at 5 p.m. The Gallery Talk is an opportunity for visitors to learn about the artistsÕ work and ask questions.

The opening reception also features live music by local musician Kim Skoll and refreshments. Still Observations will be on view in Lapham Gallery from Jan. 16 through Feb. 13.

Still Observations is a Fine Art Exhibition featuring painted and drawn works by four talented female artists; Ganna Halvorsen, Kate Hartley, Lynda Naske, and Jeri MacDonald.

Direct questions to Gallery Curator Jenny Hutchinson, gallery@larac.org or 798-1144 ext. 2.

Dr. Starbuck to speak at luncheon

QUEENSBURY Ñ The Warren County Historical Society luncheon meeting presents Dr. Starbuck, author and Associate Professor of Anthropology-Sociology Plymouth State University, presents his summer 2014 archaeology work Saturday, Jan. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Great Escape Lodge 89 Six Flags drive.

Reserve by Thursday, Jan. 8, at 5 p.m. There is no cost. For information call 743-0734 or go to warrencountyhistoricalsociety. org.

Moonlighters Winter Carnival activities slated

LONG LAKE Ñ The MoonlighterÕ s Snowmobile Club and the Town of Long Lake will host the Moonlighters Winter Carnival Saturday, Jan. 17, at Mt. Sabattis of the Martin Luther King weekend. This year will feature a snowmobile parade followed by the crowning of the King and Queen and a Town Wide Photograph.

Events of the day include the infamous cardboard box derby race, one shot basketball, kids activities, snowball golf, the ever famous Ladies Frying Pan Toss competition and new this year “The Wackiest Hat competition”. The night rounds out with a firework display. The Long Lake Little Bus starts running at 3 p.m. until last call. All welcome to park and ride. Free all day long call 480-8846 to catch a ride with the Little Bus.

LaVerdiere artwork to be displayed

LAKE GEORGE Ñ The Courthouse Gallery presents Bruno and Julian LaVerdiere: Metaphysical Monuments: a Selection of Sculptural Works by Father and Son with an opening reception Saturday, Jan. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibit will be displayed Jan. 17, through Feb. 20. This event is free and open to the public.

The gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday Noon to 4 p.m. All other times need an appointment.

Gibson

Continued from page 1 “After much reflection and consultation with my family, this will be my third and final time taking the oath of office as a Representative in the U.S. House,” the statement said. “I thank the voters of upstate New York for this privilege to serve and pledge to continue to work tirelessly on their behalf in this final term.”

The statement included a curious coda Ñ a mention that he might not be through with national or state politics.

“Moving forward, I will be committed to building a stronger team so that the G.O.P. can compete and win statewide in 2018, including the possibility of being a candidate in that cycle,Ó he continued.

Rumors circulated Monday that Gibson might launch a campaign for governor of New York State, according to Warren County Board of Supervisors Chairman Kevin Geraghty.

“I heard Gibson might be running for governor,” Geraghty said Tuesday afternoon. “If so, I wouldn’t be surprised. He’s represented the two districts well in tough times.Ó As of Tuesday evening, Gibson hadnÕ t returned an a call inquiring about his future plans.

Queensbury Supervisor Mark Westcott, GibsonÕ s campaign manager in 2012 and an advisor in GibsonÕ s 2010 campaign, said he didn’t know that Gibson had any specific offices in mind at this point.

“Chris’ future is bright, whatever he decides to do,” Westcott

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Festival of Barrels announced

LAKE GEORGE Ñ There will be a Festival of Barrels Saturday, Jan. 24, from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Adirondack Pub & Brewery, 33 Canada St. There will be over 10 Adirondack Beers aged in the barrel including Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Apple Jack & Wine Barrels. People will be able to Sample them all and spend the night.

There will be Blazin’ Bonfires, snacks included, and souvenir glass. Visit adkbrewery.com for more information.

Library to host bird house building

CHESTERTOWN Ñ The library will hold its annual bird house building craft Sunday Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. This a free event with snacks provided. Everyone is welcome to come but must RSVP to this event so there is enough bird house kits. The birdhouse kits have already been made by Gary Frenz. Barb Blum is putting together a team of carpenters to assist the children in this project. Register asap so that there will be enough supplies for all of the children. If anybody can help with this project or plan on attending, contact Barb Blum at 494-3357.

DEC to show agriculture presentations

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg NYS DEC Office will be holding two presentations Friday, Jan. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. The first will be “Year-Round High Tunnel Production”, with Sandy and Paul Arnold, owners of Pleasant Valley Farm, and “Starting a Small Scale Tree Nursery, the seasonal processÓ , with David Lee of the NYS DEC Saratoga Tree Nursery. RSVP to 623-3119 or nrowell123@nycap.rr.com. The Farm Talks is a series of agricultural presentations for individuals who are interested in hobby or subsistence farming, homesteading, personal food production or for any reason.

(NEW) 4-H guide program seeks youth

WARRENSBURG — The 4-H Adirondack Guide Program orientation meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Cornell University Cooperative Extension Education Center, 377 Schroon River Rd. The 4-H Adirondack Guide Program is an exciting and unique program open to boys and girls, 12 to 18 years old, who would like to explore, in depth, natural resource related topics. The program gives teenagers an opportunity to gain knowledge in the biological sciences, and develop outdoor leadership skills. Participants advance from the Beginner Guide level, through Intermediate, to full Advanced 4-H Adirondack Guide status. Activities include field trips and classes, canoe and camping trips, and community service projects. Topics taught include map and compass reading, canoeing, tree and wildlife identification, camping safety and survival skills, first aid training, and environmental said. “I hope he continues in politics — he’s been such a positive force Ñ Chris is everything you want in a public servant.Ó Throughout his career to date as a Congressman, Gibson has been rated by political observers as one of the most moderate of all Republicans nationally. A 2012 survey concluded that he espoused a bipartisan approach, voting according to a billÕ s merits rather than along political lines.

Wescott said that Gibson has indeed been a leader in Congressional collaboration.

“Chris listens to everyone, he takes a hard look at every individual bill; he takes input from his constituaents then he votes his conscience,Ó Westcott said.

Gibson had retired from the U.S. Army and was new to national politics when he was elected in 2010 to represent the 20th Congressional district in an upset defeat of Congressman Scott Murphy of Glens Falls.

After the boundaries of Congressional districts were redrawn, Gibson ran in 2012 for the 19th district against Ulster County Democratic Party chairman Julian Schreibman and won the election by a healthy margin.

Gibson has been well-regarded by his 20th Congressional District constituents, many of whom were disappointed that the redistricting relocated his jurisdiction south of Albany, Geraghty said.

“Chris was immensely popular, and we all hated to lose him up here,” he said. “He’s been a voice of reason in Congress, and I’d love to see him run for statewide office.”

County

Continued from page 1 Publicly recognizing the controversy aired by several county supervisors last year over various county issues Ñ notably the sale of Westmount nursing home and the county airport runway extension Ñ Geraghty said debate and disagreement in evaluating issues was appropriate, but once decisions are made, supervisors should tackle projects with unity.

“It is incumbent upon all of us to move ahead and be respectful of the process and of each other Ñ otherwise we will stagnate as a county, unable to accomplish the tasks and many important projects that lie ahead of us,Ó he said.

With this in mind, and in response to recent concerns of several metropolitan supervisors that they hadnÕ t had timely access to background information on issues, Geraghty said the board will hold strategic planning sessions.

These meetings will give all of the county leaders and the public opportunities to provide input on the future course of the county, Geraghty said. He added that he will make sure all top county employees will have documents on pending issues available to supervisors and the public in advance of board meetings Ñ and this information is to be published on the county website.

“I believe this will help us deal with the issues in a way that is not only transparent, but allows everyone a voice,Ó he said.

Geraghty announced other initiatives for 2015: • appropriating an extra $500,000 per year for road and infrastructure improvements beginning in 2015; • working toward completing the project to expand the county court facilities by early 2016 Ñ at a cost substantially lower than the $16 million projected expense; • boosting jail revenue by boarding out-of-county inmates

while reducing costly overtime logged by corrections personnel; • pursuing efforts to curb invasive species in all of the countiesÕ waterways; • taking steps to improve public safety radio communications infrastructure in the county; • continuing to cut governmental expenditures where possible while providing superior service; and • selling the county-owned land on state Rte. 9 across from the county municipal center.

In the ceremonial reorganizational meeting, Thurman Supervisor Evelyn Wood was named temporary board chair before a unanimous vote was cast appointing Geraghty as chairman for 2015. Wood praised Geraghty for giving her advice and guidance, noting his expertise on issues as well as municipal finances.

She added that in 2014, he accomplished all the large goals he set

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Krazy Downhill Derby activities slated

CHESTERTOWN Ñ The Krazy Downhill Derby takes place Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Dynamite Hill Recreation Area rte. 8 (east from I-87 Exit 25). The events start with the registration (four people per sled) from 9 to 10 a.m. The cost is $3 per person to enter. Breakfast starts at 9 a.m. The scavenger hunt, snowshoeing, hockey shoot out are from 9 to 10:30 a.m. There will be a lunch of Chili, hot dogs, hot cocoa. The celebration cake will be at noon when the derby begins. For more information contact the North Warren Chamber of Commerce at info@northwarren.com, 494-2722, or go to chamber.northwarren. com.

Winter carnival activities announced

BRANT LAKE Ñ The Brant Lake Winter Carnival will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, on the ice in front of JimboÕ s. There will be snowshoe races on ice, snowshoe softball game, sled pulling, broomball tournament, ice hockey, outhouse derby, ice fishing derby, vintage snowmobile rides, bonfires, snacks. Jimbo’s will be serving meals that day. The cost hasnÕ t been announced yet.

There will be fireworks at dusk.

Arts project seeks proposals

LAKE GEORGE — The Lake George Arts Project invites regional, national, emerging and established artists to send exhibition proposals to the Courthouse Gallery. Preference is given to experimental or non-traditional work created in the last two years. They welcome proposals for special exhibitions, installations, mixed media presentations, and performance art. The postmark deadline is always Saturday, Jan. 31.

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U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson talks about developments in Washington D.C. to an audience in Glens Falls during a 2011 public presentation. On Tuesday Jan. 6 — merely two months after handily winning re-election — GIbson announced his retirement from the House of Representatives effective Dec. 31, 2016.

Photo by Thom Randall at the beginning of the year, and almost all of the small goals he identified.

“Kevin is results-driven and he’s not afraid to delegate responsibility,Ó she said.

In GeraghtyÕ s speech, he deferred credit to other county leaders for the accomplishments achieved during 2014: • Negotiating the contract to sell Westmount — which is expected to save millions of dollars taxpayer money in the near future; • Progressing towards expanding county court facilities; • Boosting government transparency and public involvement by video-recording county meetings and posting them on Youtube and broadcasting monthly meetings on TV8 Ñ plus making an array of documents readily available to the public at meetings, as well as welcoming public comment before votes are taken and standardizing meeting dates; • Developing a new formula for allocating Occupancy Tax money with an intent to streamline the process and to boost tourism; • Increasing payments to towns for snow and ice removal according to a more equitable formula; • Making progress in developing the festival space in Lake George’s Charles Wood Park; • working together to launch a program to curb invasive species in Lake George; and • continuing to boost the county’s financial stability while keeping the property tax increase minimal.

ABOVE: Warren County Clerk Pam Vogel swears in Warrensburg Supervisor Kevin Geraghty as chairman of the county Board of Supervisors for 2015 — and Geraghty’s wife Kathy observes.

Photo by Thom Randall

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our editorial, “Abolish Protect the Adirondacks” (Dec. 24, 2014), is poorly researched, inaccurate, and inflammatory—nothing more than an effort to silence those voices with which you disagree. Basic factual mistakes include names of Board members (itÕ s Bob Glennon, not John Glennon) and where our headquarters is located (itÕ s Lake George, not Niskayuna). All of this information is easily accessible on our website.

Among other things, you would have found that PROTECT has more local residents on its Board of Directors than any other Adirondack environmental group, and likely more than most other major Adirondack non-profits: two-thirds of our Board live in the Adirondacks year-round; one-third make their livings here; and five operate their own businesses here. In these areas, PROTECT’s Board has higher representation than other groups.

In the last year, PROTECT played a key leadership role in passing new statewide aquatic invasive species control legislation. We broke stories about violations of laws and regulations on the Forest Preserve and successfully called upon the APA to begin State Land Master Plan reform efforts in transparent public forums. We worked with other groups to force the state to rescind a troubling and illegal plan for the new Essex Chain Lakes area. We helped stop expansion of environmentally damaging ATV use on public and private lands in New York. We also work in partnership with over 75 lakes associations and Paul Smith’s College to manage the largest water quality monitoring program in the Park. This program provided scientific evidence of extensive road-salt pollution in Adirondack waters and has catalyzed Park-wide action.

PROTECT’s successes were enabled by the hard work of our executive director, whom you attacked baselessly. Peter Bauer has a long resume, working in the Adirondacks as a journalist, serving on a state commission, and leading various Adirondack Park environmental non-profits for 25 years. He has served on numerous state and private task forces and advisory bodies dealing with Adirondack Park issues, published investigative reports, authored chapters in books, written widely for numerous publications, testified before various state legislative committees, and has won many environmental victories. He also serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Town of Lake George.

The editors at Denton Publications are clearly agitated by PROTECT’s efforts and lawsuit to oppose what we see as a ruinous approval by the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) for the 6,000-acre Adirondack Club & Resort project. We focused mostly on the impact of this approval on lands classified as Resource Management under the APA Act. We feared this project would set a negative precedent for poorly designed large-scale subdivisions. Our fears have, unfortunately, been realized, as weÕ re now seeing a new 1,100-acre subdivision on Resource Management lands in the southern Adirondacks, designed the same way, with far flung lots and house sites connected by roads and powerlines. We believed in the merits of this case and are disappointed that this bad precedent for the development of Resource Management lands will stand. We have no objection whatever to a bustling Adirondack economy; we simply want the state to follow its own laws and regulations.

While you take PROTECT to task for allegedly wasting public resources through our challenge to the APA’s approval of the Adirondack Club & Resort, you were strangely quiet with respect to unsuccessful lawsuits and appeals by local governments in the Adirondacks, brought and defended on both sides with public monies, over new APA shoreline regulations. According to you, itÕ s okay for some to litigate, but not for us.

The most troubling aspect of Denton Publications’ editorial is your naked call to censorship and suppression of voices that you disagree with. Denton Publications’ effort to silence or abolish a voice in public life you donÕ t like is a dangerous step indeed. WhatÕ s next? Your editorial calling for censorship and abolishment of PROTECT’s right to public speech undermines free thought, free expression, and any hope for a diverse, pluralistic, and open American civil society.

Just so you know, Protect the Adirondacks is here to stay. This is America after all, and everybody gets a voice.

Charles Clusen, Chair of the Board of Directors Protect the Adirondacks

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istakes and misThose editorial staff members steps are a part of who are uncomfortable with the life. No one is imposition will be free to remove mune from making them. ItÕ s their names. I will read and sign how we choose to acknowledge on to each editorial, so that when and deal with them that makes anyone wants to take exception all the difference in the world. to what weÕ ve written they know Society today tends to supwho to address. No one should port the notion that it is a sign hide from their beliefs and in of weakness to admit oneÕ s erturn no one should be attacked or Dan Alexander ror and deny all wrongdoing. I persecuted when they are brave Thoughts from was brought up in an era when enough to step forward and take Behind the Pressline one was expected to be respona position. sible for their actions and be The other key point that must willing to recognize when errors were made be clarified is that, while we reserve the right to and accept the consequences of those actions. edit, we will never censor nor blacklist anyone I grew up in a time when putting your name with a role or position in the community that on your work was a sign of pride, unlike today seeks a venue to express their concerns prowhen far too many feel it opens the door for vided they do so in a respectful and accurate retribution and accountability. manner. We can see how this point could have A few weeks ago we published an editobeen misinterpreted in this editorial. That was rial titled “Abolish Protect the Adirondacks,” not the intent but we understand how it could written by the Denton Editorial Board. While I have been taken that way. fully agree with the intent of the opinion piece, Regardless of how you feel about our opinI saw several areas within the piece where I disions, we must be respectful of those we disagreed with the use of certain language and the agree with and those who have a different impression it may have left readers. line of thought than ours. Vilifying those with The purpose of an editorial is to stimulate whom you disagree is not the way a democthought and discussion. To present facts, opinracy should operate and not how any of us ions and the introduction of ideas to serve and should conduct ourselves. With that in mind, to enhance our communities. The above menI extend my deepest regrets to the members of tioned editorial, while well intended, got off Protect the Adirondacks, their executive directrack and the passion to drive home a point tor Peter Bauer and to all of you who feel the was overtaken by disrespectful remarks that way in which our position was framed was did not serve to support the argument being inappropriate. made. The primary emphasis of this opinion We readily agreed last week when speaking was that this group had overstepped its efforts to Protect the Adirondack’s executive director to wear down ACR by repeated court actions. that we would publish a response from their Suggesting that the car one drives, the organization, which appears to the left in the amount of money one earns or referring to any space normally reserved for the paperÕ s viewperson in a disrespectful way was clearly gopoint. We will always invite both those who ing too far and should not be said in an open agree and disagree with our positions to join exchange of ideas. the conversation and share their views with Blame it on social media, or the style of poliour readers. Only when we have an open extics these days, but I find it an unacceptable change can we all become enlightened to the practice that will be changed with editorials issues and views that shape hometowns. appearing in our papers. As policy we expect Additionally, we have agreed to meet with our readers who want to express a viewpoint representatives from Protect the Adirondacks to sign their name and accept accountability in the near future. Our pages and our doors for what they put down on paper. We believe will always be open for dialogue and in no those who work for the paper should follow way will we seek to discourage nor stifle those the same policy. who have a vested interest in the future of our Therefore, effective immediately, our editoregion. rial board will be reconfigured. Editorials appearing next to my column will be signed by Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton those members of the staff who draft and supPublications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. port the position taken in the opinion piece. com.

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Turning Back the Pages

By Jean Hadden One Hundred Years Ago - January, 1915 Tom O’Connor lucks out

“It’s better to be born lucky than rich,” is a common saying.

In Warrensburgh Tom OÕ ConnorÕ s luck is proverbial, everything always seems to come his way. It may be said that he has distanced all competitors for the postmastership of Warrensburgh and it is conceded that he will step into Postmaster Robert MurrayÕ s nice soft job when the latterÕ s term expires on Feb. 8, 1915 and all the red tape has been processed. (Note Ð Scott B. Smith, not Tom O’Connor, was appointed Postmaster of Warrensburgh on July 1, 1915. His assistants were Arthur Irish and Miss Edna Harrington. After his stint as postmaster was concluded, Robert Murray took a job as a traveling salesman for a wholesale carpet house.)

TomÕ s most recent stroke of good fortune materialized Saturday afternoon when his speed roadster, Teddy Roosevelt, beat Joe J. BrownÕ s Referee Greenback on a four-heat race on the ice at Lake George and scooped the prize of seventy-five bushels of oats, which will help some in feeding him (Teddy) the remainder of the winter.

This was the second race of the afternoon, the first being between Sheriff Richard J. BoltonÕ s Miss Bolton and Supervisor E.J. WordenÕ s Wardmore, for a purse of $150. It was a close race, bitterly contested and was won by the sheriffÕ s entry in three straight heats.

In other news, Jesse Cooper, of Diamond Point, has sold one of his trotting horses to Supervisor E.J. Worden, of Lake George. In the races to be held next week, E.J. Worden, R.J. Bolton, George Russell, James Wilson and Ralph Brown will enter their horses.

The racing brought out a crowd of at least 800 people. The conditions were ideal, the weather being clear and not too cold and the ice as smooth as glass. Many of the spectators were on skates and between races indulged is the exhilarating sport.

(Note Ð In bygone days, horse racing on the ice of Lake George was a common winter amusement but those happy days seem to have passed us by. Today, a hundred years later, the mad January lake sport is for slightly demented people to strip down to their bathing togs and jump into the icy waters of Lake George. On Jan. 1, 2015 nearly 1200 people took advantage of this mad “Polar Plunge” in 55 degree water at Shepard Park beach, a “sport” that has been going on since 1973. I wonder what they will be doing a hundred years from now.)

Public oath administered

Amid great pomp, Charles S. Whitman took the constitutional oath in public and was formerly inducted into the office of the forty-fourth governor of the state of New York. He was surrounded by the incoming and outgoing elective state officials and the assembly chamber was thronged with the distinguished company.

Newly elected is Lieutenant Governor is Edward Schoeneck of Syracuse and Secretary of State Francis M. Hugo of Watertown.

Thurman industry slated

The Hudson Asbestos Mining and Development Company, of New York, of which William F. Blank is president, is about to develop extensive deposits of asbestos in the town of Thurman, which it acquired several years ago, and expects to ship during the present year approximately 10,000 tons, a considerable part of which was mined when the beds were first located.

Mr. Blank spent an entire summer in Thurman in the late nineties with a mining engineer and all of the deposits in Thurman were thoroughly inspected and a number of options secured.

Machinery was erected for mining the mineral and active operations were carried out for several months. Lewis E. Brown, a mining engineer from Newburgh, is digging asbestos on Elmore TuckerÕ s farm in Thurman and reports a large deposit. Mining of the material might be done there also. (Note – This fibrous, noninflammable mineral was to acquire a bad name in future years.)

The good life

Vincent Astor and his bride, who was Helen D. Huntington before marriage, with a party of friends, will start for the San Francisco fair about Feb. 1, 1915 via the all water route through the Panama Canal.

The voyage will be made on the palatial yacht Noma, on which the late John Jacob Astor, father of the young Mr. Astor, often entertained distinguished persons, including members of the royal house holds of Europe.

The Noma is being extensively overhauled at TeboÕ s yacht basin in Brooklyn, New York.

Igerna building lost in fire

Fire, which started out shortly after eight OÕ clock the morning of Jan. 27, 1915 in the general store of A.G. Snyder, in Igerna, completely destroyed the two-story frame building with a loss of about $3,000 which is covered by insurance. The building was not a new structure and for a time the upper story was used as a dwelling by Andrew J. Loveland, the owner of the building. At the time of the fire the second story was not inhabited.

It is thought that the fire was caused by an overheated stove.

Mr. Snyder had started a fire in the stove when he opened for business. He evidently forgot to check the drafts and the stove or pipe got so hot that the partitions became ignited. Once the flames got under headway, the building burned like tinder. All efforts to save the structure were without avail.

Garage suffers vandalism

Lynch & WheelerÕ s new Adirondack Garage building, in Warrensburgh, in course of construction was broken into Friday night, Jan. 15, 1915, by thieves who used a plank as a battering ram and forced open a back door doing considerable damage to the woodwork.

There was little of value in the building except tools. These were strewn about, but as far as could be ascertained, none were taken. The proprietorÕ s were at a loss to understand the object of the invasion.

Pickerel king caught in Hudson

Fred B. Sprague, on Jan. 13, 1915, exhibited in the office of the Post Star newspaper, a pickerel that dazzled the eyes of the members of the staff. The fish weighed 13 pounds, was three feet long and had a diameter of seven inches. The catch was made in the Hudson River and came out of water at the Junction, not far from Big Bay.

No fail remedy

If you have a hollow tooth and it aches, cut a piece of clove to fit the cavity and put it in lightly, allowing the upper part to stick out like a cork in a bottle. It will soon swell, keeping the air from the nerve and the pain will cease until the clove drops out, when it may be replaced by another.

Young wife dies

Jessie Ladd, 27, wife of Burnis Lanfear, died Saturday afternoon, Jan. 16, 1915, after a long illness of pulmonary tuberculosis. Besides her husband she is survived by two young children, her mother, Mrs. Mary Ladd and three brothers, Henry, James and Benoni Ladd, all of Warrensburgh.

The funeral was held at the schoolhouse in North Caldwell and internment took place at the cemetery there.

Minerva man deceased

Moses Surprenant, 65, has been a resident of Leonardville, Minerva for many years and he died Dec. 28, 1914. He was born in Canada. For the last ten years he has been struck by paralysis and has been unable to work since that time.

He is survived by his widow, formerly Anna LaRose of Irishtown. Moses Surprenant was buried in the Irishtown Cemetery.

Building activity in Schroon Lake

The river is frozen across at North River so teams can cross with safety. T.C. Murphy has nine teams drawing logs to his mill in Wevertown.

Large quantities of logs are coming into Philip’s saw mill in Pottersville. Lumber and all kinds of building material passes through Pottersville going to Schroon Lake to be used in rebuilding the Leland House. The teamsters stop to feed their horses and get dinner at the Wells House.

Sweet and sour notes

Lake George is frozen over and the ice dealers report ice of about seven inches thick and they have begun filling their ice houses. The ice harvest is now in full swing.

Loren M. Prouty, of Whitehall, has received an appointment as clerk in Great Meadow Prison at a salary of $2,000 a year.

Flour is now selling at retail for $7.70 a barrel and rising. Mrs. Clark Holt, of Lake George, has been confined to her house by chicken pox.

Mrs. Cora Hitchcock and daughter Cora have gone to Newcomb where they will be employed as cooks in a lumber camp during the log driving season.

Karl Wheeler, of Trout Lake, Bolton killed a hog that weighed 560 pounds. George Thomson killed four hogs, one of which weighed 425 pounds. In Bakers Mills, Malanchton Dunkley purchased a work horse of Charles Baker.

Gregory Brothers is building a new up to date horse barn in Leonardville, Minerva.

In Warrensburgh, Miss Leah Marcellus has lost a dark gray slipper for the left foot and would like its return. Also lost is a gentleman’s gold cuff link engraved with the letter “B,” either in the Methodist or Episcopal Church or on the Hudson Street skating rink. (Note Ð History does not record if these two people were together when this loss occurred.)

It was just one year ago, Jan. 9, 1913, that a baby boy was born to Francis A. Nixon and Hannah Milhous Nixon, a Quaker lady, at their small farmhouse in Yorba Linda, California. Richard Milhous Nixon was named after Richard the Lionheart. (Note Ð President Richard Nixon’s favorite saying was, “We were poor, but the glory of it was we didnÕ t know it.Ó He died at 81 years, April 22, 1994.)

(Note Ð I would like to wish newspaper columnist Bob Henke a happy 68th birthday on Jan. 29, 2015.)

Readers are welcome to contact Adirondack Journal correspondent Jean Hadden at jhadden1@nycap.rr.com or 623-2210

Letters to the Editor

Letter was racist To the Adirondack Journal: Bill Coats, production manager at Denton Publications and author of the recent racist, inflammatory, and polarizing letter to the editor, draws his information from The New Century Foundation and its publication, American Renaissance. Both were founded by arch racist, Jared Taylor, a self admitted white separatist who views whites as genetically superior in intelligence to blacks.

Timothy Mount, Elizabethtown

Shocked, saddened, dismayed To the Adirondack Journal: I just returned from a trip to Canada and found the Dec. 27 issue of Valley News waiting for me at the Post Office. I usually find a number of articles of local interest and I appreciate the fact that the publication is available for free.

However, I was shocked, saddened and dismayed by the editorial titled “Abolish Protect The Adirondacks.”

I have never read such a hateful and misinformed piece in my life (IÕ m a former journalist and IÕ ve read a few in my time). IÕ ll contain my disgust to salient points only (unlike the editorial).

I was born, downstate, in the Finger Lakes region so you canÕ t label me one of those second-home types from Manhattan. My family would vacation every summer here in the Adirondacks.

We would camp at Golden Beach, Eighth Lake, Lake Eaton and Brown’s Tract Pond. As I grew up, I went onto climbing many of the High Peaks. From there, after I was unable to carry 60 lbs up and over the range trail, I took up canoeing. And, I was climbing my first mountain (West Mountain) most likely before anyone on your staff was born.

I take the last wilderness in the east very seriously. I knew development would wreck the unique character of this Park. I applauded when the APA was put into place to protect the WILDERNESS nature of the area. This, I think, is where you missed the point entirely in your editorial.

I am a retired teacher. I worked for decades to finally be able to

afford to come to my beloved mountains and live. Yes, live. My wife and I own land and live near Saranac Lake. We do not drive through this “playground” in a BMW X5 (whatever that is) with our noses turned up as you so rudely describe the people who see the unique nature of this place. I wish the APA was a stronger agency to keep out those who would come here and build, develop and make a bundle of money on the last remaining place of quiet (so little of it is left) here.

The special interests already made several fortunes on loggingÑ where did all that money go when there was no protection against the timber industry? Into the hands of the residents? Dream on.

The philosophy you espouse is like that of the land barons who would have Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon in their portfolio.

A newspaper with true interests of its readers would think of the future and not of the few jobs that might result from the development you would like to see. Be responsible stewards of this special Park and fight against the developers—not for them.

YouÕ ve lost track of where you live, my esteemed editor. The future of the unspoiled wilderness is the one true asset you possess.

Protect The Adirondacks!!!

Your free publication found in my mailbox will be going straight to the recycling bin.

Patrick Egan, Rainbow Lake

Betrays the working class To the Adirondack Journal: I enclose this statement by the Science and Environmental Policy Project (SEPP) for your consideration: “On Dec. 13, we linked to a report from the Congressional Budget Office, ‘The Economic and Budgetary Effects of Producing Oil and Natural Gas from Shale.Õ “In general, the report found that assuming prudent practices are insisted upon hydraulic fracking does not threaten drinking water.

“It is important that State agencies that oversee these techniques property monitor them. One issue that requires monitor-

ing is the proper disposal of wastewater, not only from the actual technique but also from a potentially enormous amount of water that can be released from deep underground.

“The report specifically addressed different shale formations, such as the Marcellus in New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia as well as those in Texas.

“As noted in the report, the practice has greatly expanded jobs in various parts of the country.

“Except in certain corners, there is little question that hydraulic fracking and horizontal drilling is dramatically changing the world geopolitical outlook for oil and natural gas.

“On Dec. 17, Governor Andrew Cuomo decided to ban hydraulic fracking of shale in New York State. The important Marcellus formation is in the southern and western parts of the state, which is experiencing economic stagnation.

“The governor referred to his experts who cited environmental health concerns.

“As the Wall Street Journal stated, “In other words, all of the Governor’s men couldn’t find conclusive evidence that fracking presents a significant risk to public health or the environment. So theyÕ re going to ban fracking until they do.Ó “Hydraulic fracturing has been used since 1947 and the EPA has yet to uncover credible evidence that it causes groundwater contamination. The best one of the governorÕ s experts, the acting state health commissioner, could do was that he would not want to live in a community where fracking was taking place.

“One may not wish to live in a community with a major jet airport, but is that a reason to issue a statewide ban on jet airports?Ó In your opposition to fracking, you have sided with the Green gentry against the ordinary working class people of the area.

As the young continue to move westward, the schools close, and the economy declines further, the gentry will not mind (so long as a few workers remain to mow their lawns and plow their driveways), but you will find your principal income from ads fall away disastrously, and then perhaps you will realize that in betraying the non-gentry here, you betrayed your own interests.

John Gardner, Essex

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Hundreds start off 2015 by plunging into waters of Lake George

By Thom Randall

thom@denpubs.com LAKE GEORGE Ñ Braving frigid wintry weather, more than 1,000 people of all ages charged into the frigid waters of Lake George

Thursday on New YearÕ s Day, following a decades-long community tradition of welcoming in the new year with a polar swim.

The event drew people from all over the region, many of whom donned costumes, highlighting the fun and revelry traditional at the

Lake George event.

Swimmers were seen not only in swim trunks or bikinis, but wearing Viking helmets, or disguised as penguins, cartoon characters and historical figures.

For some, polar swimming is annually a family affair. Tom DruckerÕ s whole family rushed into the waters, garbed in Hawaiian-style garb.

Drucker, from Glenmont NY, said heÕ d been participating in the Lake George polar plunge for a eight years before he convinced his wife Ann to go in with him last year.

His daughter Jeanne, a traveling nurse, dashed out into the waters farther this year than last year, when a polar vortex gripped the area, she said.

“I’ve got a new assignment in Baltimore next week, so this is a great way to start the new year,Ó she said. Jeanne and her father convinced her brother Max, to join this year in the frigid swimming in Lake George for his first time.

“It’s not really that cold, Max said as he emerged from the lake, flanked by dozens of shrieking swimmers. “I’ve been living in Harbin, China Ñ the nationÕ s ice capital, where itÕ s been as low as 39 derees below zero.Ó John Gilman of Hudson Falls ran out of Lake George, dripping with water as a stiff frigid wind blew over the beach full of polar plungers.

“It’s just something crazy to do — I did it three years ago, and I just got hooked on it,Ó he said.

For some, the plunge has been an invigorating annual tradition, they said. But others claimed they were cajoled or coerced into doing it.

Nicole Miele of Schenectady ran in and out of the waters, wearing a purple furry Viking helmet.

“It’s soooo cooold, but it’s a good way to start off the new year,Ó she said, gritting her teeth.

Karin Wallman, also of Schenectady, said it was her first time to take the plunge.

“It was peer pressure that got me to do this,” she said.

Kathleen Kelley of Ballston Spa shouldered the blame.

“I convinced them to do it when they were drunk,Ó she joked.

Nearby, Sierra Crannell, 15 streaked out of the water and shivered as the cold wind blew. It was her first time participating in the annual plunge.

“I can’t even feel my body,” she shrieked.

Not far away, two youngsters, Abby BrownLaGoy, 6, and her brother Wyatt, 8 emerged from the lake, dripping wet.

“Mommy — I can’t feel my feet,” she yelled, looking terrified. “I thought it would be warm, but it wasn’t — give me my blankeee!”

While many were experiencing their first polar plunge, Ellen Birch of Long Island was a veteran plunger. She said said she annually drives to Lake George just for the event.

“I wouldn’t miss this experience,” she said, noting how she convinced her friend Spencer Davidson to accompany her this year.

Birch explained why she dove into the water and spent several minutes swimming, while others dashed in and out in mere seconds.

“It doesn’t count unless you go all the way underwater,Ó she said.

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Silver Bay YMCA wins national award

By Maggie Morgan

maggie@denpubs.com SILVER BAYÑ This December, The Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center were named the top spot for family reunions.

This year was already an exciting one for the center as they were recognized by Better Homes and Gardens but they outdid themselves and showed up in Unique Venues Magazine who called Silver Bay YMCA the best of the best.

For the fist time since its debut, the magazine introduced the “best of” awards honoring special event venues in 25 different categories. The titles ranged from “best conference center to get down to business” to “best venue to get the party started, and rounded up nominees from North Carolina, Florida, California, Colorado, and more. Among the big city ranks was small town Silver Bay, New York.

Liz Hinck, Sales and Marketing Director for the center, said that she could not be more excited about the award.

“We have been here since 1902 doing the same thing and offering the same services so it is nice to be recognized on this level,Ó said Hinck of the non profit, mission driven organization.

The venue had to meet several criteria to be named the cream of the crop, but Hinck said the magazine weighed their decision heavily on intergenerational programs where “children and their grandparents can participate together.Ó “We have a lot of programs, a full-service craft shop, nature programs, custom games, pretzel making, and ice cream making,Ó said Hinck, naming off just a few of the reasons families return every year.

Hinck, a third generation employee, said her parents met working at the Silver Bay YMCA. The DirectorÕ s personal ties to the center allow her to see the inner workings of how the well oiled machine operates, and what fuels its success: people coming together.

“We have multiple family reunions at once and the families come often so they get to know each other,Ó said Hinck. “It is like having a second home town when youÕ re away. You see the same familiesÕ faces and the same staff, there is a familiarity there and a great family and community atmosphere.Ó Hinck noted that the center gathers people from all over

the U.S., and even some places outside it.

“We get people from all over the country, but the big family that celebrated their 50th year reunion, here every year for 50 years in a row, are based out of Canada,Ó said Hinck of last summerÕ s biggest shindig.

Though the center was recognized for hosting some top notch family reunions, Hinck said that Silver BayÕ s unique capacity to “do it all” is what makes them stand out.

“We are not a traditional YMCA,” said Hinck. “The Y is open for individual people,

not just conferences or large groups, you can come for an individual stay or a family vacation. It isnÕ t just a gym and swim or childrenÕ s camp, we are a unique type of facility that is for anyone to enjoy.Ó ABOVE: The historic Inn at Silver Bay.

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Issues To the Adirondack Journal: I recently spent most of the holidays taking public transportation around New York as my car went down two weeks ago.

I enclose a copy of NY by Rail and I was shocked to see that there was not even 1 ad for anything in Essex County.

Now I know that there are certain people who enjoy the gravy train from the so-called bed tax and they keep rolling the County forward telling them that they are doing a bang up job, but really?

I think the County Govt is being fed a line of BS and perhaps it’s time to unplug this little fiefdom.

Along the way, perhaps it might also be time to pull the plug on the Champ Bus. Recently I asked Champ for a public hearing and was spurned because I didnÕ t ask within 10 days. Now the only 10 day limit I know is for taking an intermediate appeal in a bankruptcy case.

From my point of view, the money is squandered. For example, it seems to me that it would be more productive to provide funding and insurance for taxi cabs. I am sure the former Clinton County Assistant DA who racked up a DWI last week would agree.

I also recently asked Champ about how they were promoting the Schroon Lake Service and got nothing but silence.

And of course, there is the Essex County IDA, in itself a little financial Kingdom. Nobody seems to understand or even care that the existence of the IDA allows every bank lending in Essex County to duck itÕ s Community Investment Act duties.

From what I can see, the IDA only makes sweetheart deals involving real estate and are pretty much clueless otherwise. How

Reading for young Thurmanites

A new addition has been made to the Thurman Town HallÑ bookshelves filled of donated books for young children to read and enjoy! There are a variety of books for different age groups that include baby through early elementary. The books may be kept or returned and are free to use. Donations of books are happily accepted via a drop box labeled “Returns & Donations,” also located in the Town Hall. Friends and family are highly encouraged to read to young children as in doing so results in a variety of positive outcomes in a childÕ s lifeÑ some of which include: increased vocabulary, imagination, as well as improved comprehension and grammar. Anyone with questions may contact Marilyn at 623-9710.

Thurman gatherings

Thurman Quilting Group holds their weekly meeting at the Thurman Town Hall on Monday evenings. This weekÕ s session will occur Jan. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments of tea or coffee will be made available. For more information, please contact Myra at 623-2633.

about some microloans to allow people to buy a new chain saw?

Just try to borrow a couple of hundred from the Champlain Bank.

I did, and didn’t even get the typical dead fish in the water letter that most banks send out when they skip over your request.

I thank you in advance and wish you a happy next year William Kuntz, III Westport

Abolish editorial board To the Adirondack Journal: Having a “hometown” newspaper that is free is nice – but it has one large draw back: you canÕ t cancel your subscription in disgust at a ridiculously insulting editorial. (And no one will even see you tossing the paper into the recycling bin without reading it.)

The editorial suggesting that Protect the Adirondacks should be abolished was yellow journalism (no legitimacy coupled with sensationalism) at its worse.

Although equally as impossible and inappropriate, how about abolishing the “Denton Publications Editorial Board” of The Valley News, (whoever they are)?

Katharine Preston, Essex

Protect integral To the Adirondack Journal: The recent editorial calling for the dissolution of “Protect the AdirondacksÓ was unnecessarily harsh and unprofessional in

Athol-Thurman

By Amber Herrmann

623-4552 - Mrs.Herrmann626@gmail.com Thurman Town Board meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at Thurman Town Hall. The next scheduled meeting will occur on Jan. 13. If you are interested in learning more about what is happening in our town, this is a great opportunity for you to become better acquainted with such.

Thurman Fire Company holds their monthly meeting 7 p.m. on the Friday after the first whole week occurs. There is a meeting today and the next meeting will be Jan. 16. Interested volunteers are encouraged to attend.

The Sugar Loaf Seniors group holds their monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will occur Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m. A yearly membership is available for only $10. Please call

the personal nature of the Adirondack JournalÕ s attack on that organization and its executive director, Peter Bauer.

We are in great need of thoughtful and educated environmental defenders, local and regional, as well as national and global.

Mr. BauerÕ s point of view is an integral part of all of our considerations here in the Adirondacks. Much harm has been done to the environment worldwide in the name of economic progress, and “Protect” is trying to prevent an erosion of this kind in our own state. Bauer is working on all of our behalf by speaking and acting on his conscience and with expertise. To silence a voice that reminds us of 1894 and the approval by the people of the passage of Article XIV, in which New York State Forest Preserve lands were placed under the stateÕ s highest level of protection, is unwise, shortsighted and historically uninformed.

The Adirondack Park, a state and national treasure which we all value, has always manifested the conflict of preservation vs. economic growth. The task is to create a balance between that preservation and a land use which can support human needs and expansion while preserving wilderness. Dialogue, and sometimes radically differing opinions with each new proposal, are essential. We can not afford to suppress or disregard the advocacy of those who support the Park’s original mission.

Solutions to the economic crisis in the North Country are complex and necessary. Considerations for the best use of economic resources must be sought but not at the cost of damaging the mountains, lakes and wild spaces of the Adirondack Park. Peter BauerÕ s voice is an intelligent and courageous one. He should be supported for raising important concerns and not unjustly criticized.

Lisa Adamson Lake George Norma at 623-9425 for more information.

Thurman happenings

The next Gleanings food distribution will be held at the Town Hall, Monday, Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. The Food Pantry will be available the following Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. Please bring your own bags to hold the food you pick up.

The senior bus service to Glens Falls makes their trip twice a month on the second and fourth Friday. The next scheduled trip will occur Jan. 9. To arrange pickup, please contact Laura to ensure that you will have a ride. Please call her at 623-9281.

Special recognition

Happy Birthday wishes extend to Gail Needham, Jean Rumble, Lorrie Smith, Chip Aldrich, and Matt Kennedy on Jan. 10, Jacob Siletti and Makailyn Ward on Jan. 11, Cassi Mott and John Baker on Jan. 13, and Delbert Chambers on Jan. 15.

Best regards to each of you to enjoy your special day!

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1994 Dodge Camper Van, self-contrained, 100k miles, $4300 OBO. 518-597-4384.

1998 Pace Arrow – 34', 460 eng, 44 org. miles, b/u camera, Q bed, 5k gen, split bath, hyd levelrs, sleeps 6, auto steps, sat TV-cable, 2 TVs, main awning & 3 windows, couch bed, dinnet booth-bed, asking $13,500 OBO, must sell poor health, call 518-623-3237 leave message.

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1999 CHRYSLER DURANGO 4x4, auto, runs & drives great, good tires, 134K, $995. 802-349-4212.

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SUV 2001 Toyota RAV4, PL, PW, power sunroof, roof rack, cruise, no rust, original paint. Retails for $6500, sell for $3400. 802-7582007.

1995 PRENTICE 210C, LEVER Controls, Live Heels with CTR Ground Barsaw, 1979 Mounted on a L-9000, 4 Tandem, excellent shape. $28,000. 518-494-7318 ACCESSORIES (2) TRAILERS (OPEN) - both excellent condition; 2010 Triton 20' Aluminum - max wgt. 7500 lbs. Asking $4900 and 1989 Bison 31' overal Gooseneck, Asking $2900. 518-546-3568.

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Crown Point on Sugar Hill Road, 4-5 bdrms, 2 bath, full cellar, dbl garage, 1 1/3 acres w/pool, elec & wood heat, $169,900. 518-5973869 LAND BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE in the town of Moriah. Lake view, great hunting, and privacy what more could you ask for. Call Ashley at 578-2501 for more information.

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 Lake George, NY: Attn: Hunters & Sportsmen. 723 wooded acs. Borders large tract of State Forest.

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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 HOME IMPROVEMENTS CENTRAL BOILER E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Limited time big savings offer. Instant rebate up to $750. Call today! Vermont Heating Alternatives 802343-7900 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.

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REAL ESTATE 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.

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TREE SERVICES 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

Need A Dependable Car? Check Out The Classifieds.

Call 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

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