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ADKÊ WineÊ andÊ FoodÊ FestÊ drawsÊ fromÊ aroundÊ US,Ê surpassesÊ goals By Christina Scanlon
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LAKE GEORGE — Organizers for the second annual Adirondack Wine and Food Festival thought they’d set a lofty goal, aiming to double attendance in 2016. Not only did they surpass the 5,000 visitors over the July 25-26 weekend, they briefly had to turn away guests. In total, 5,200 tickets were sold. Adirondack Festivals LLC, the festival host, was formed by Adirondack Winery owners Sasha and Michael Pardy. “As we got closer,” said Sasha, “we’d already sold 4,600. We couldn’t be sure how many would show up Saturday and how many would come Sunday.” Organizers took to social media and warned there could be some attempting to buy tickets at the gate that could be turned away.
In all, it was just a three-hour period in which organizers only allowed pre-sold ticket holders to enter. “That was from about noon to three on Saturday,” said Sasha, which was their busiest time. It wasn’t space issues that had organizers concerned, but a large influx of guests could lead to long lines and vendors unable to keep up. Saturday saw 3,500 people through the gate, while Sunday had 1,500. To remedy the situation next year, organizers are considering tickets to be sold specific to the day, so they can better gage expected attendance. A $63,000 Craft Beverage Marketing and Promotion Grant Program was used to attract attendants from all over New England. About 64 percent of attendants were from the Capitol region, with 20 percent coming >> See FESTIVAL | pg. 13
admin hire on hold Smoke Eaters Jamboree County Geraghty remains in role, stipend for work to follow has recipe for fun By Christina Scanlon
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WARRENSBURG — The Smoke Eaters Jamboree brings a mixture of carnival-like family fun and an old-time country fair, a recipe that’s worked for more than 50 years, with no signs of slowing down. “It’s a really great event,” said Warrensburg Supervisor Kevin Geraghty, while attempting
By Christina Scanlon
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QUEENSBURY — The search for the new Warren County administrator is on hold, following a decision last week to wait until the fall to collect a new pool of candidates. Supervisors would not comment on discussions leading to the hiring hiatus, citing executive session and the privacy of candidates. Four candidates were interviewed several weeks ago, with no action taken following that round. Warrensburg Supervisor and County Board Chairman Kevin Geraghty has been serving as acting administrator since the end of March when Paul Dusek vacated his seat. Though the board previously discussed not taking action on a stipend for Geraghty’s added duties, compensation was agreed upon last week. Geraghty expects the role to last at least until October, as budget season is upon the county.
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to describe the local traditions. “It’s…well, you’ve just got to see it.” All proceeds benefit Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. Donations, he said, are still being accepted for the auction, which continues to grow in popularity. “The local businesses are always great about giving,” he said. The auction kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, featuring auctioneer Jim Galusha, of Thurman. Galusha will be a familiar face and voice, having served as auctioneer for more