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Free 2Breathe
Annual event helps raise awareness
Legendary Lake George coach Cathy Stanilka to be honored By Thom Randall
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LAKE GEORGE — Considered by many to be the winningest volleyball coach ever in New York State, Lake George’s Cathy Stanilka is retiring at the end of this season — and she’ll be honored next week both with on-court recognition and a evening reception celebrating her career achievements. Lake George High School athletes, alumni, parents, as well as area coaches, friends, and citizens are all invited to Cathy Stanilka’s retirement celebration Friday Oct. 23. After coaching volleyball at Lake George for
40 years — tallying 667 wins as of Oct. 12 — she will be retiring from coaching the sport at the conclusion of this year’s season. “This is an opportunity to honor the dedication and commitment that Coach Stanilka has shown Lake George athletes, the sport of volleyball, and the Lake George athletic program,” school district publicist Elizabeth Wright said this week about Stenilka’s tenure which includes serving as Lake George School District’s Athletic Director from 2004 to 2010, during a time when the sports programs not only excelled but increased in scope. Stanilka is to be honored at the conclusion of Lake George High School’s varsity volleyball match Oct. 23 against Fort Edward — to begin
Meet the Candidates Night set for Thurman Staff Report
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ATHOL — A Meet the Candidates Night has been planned for 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 to introduce those seeking positions in the town of Thurman government to the public. This non-partisan event
is to be moderated by Thom Randall, founder of the Adirondack Journal and writer for Sun Community News. Karen Smith, president of the North Warren Chamber of Commerce, will serve as host, co-moderator and timekeeper. The format is as follows: Beginning at 6:45 p.m., citizens can obtain sanctioned 3”x5” cards from the event moderators, on which they can write questions, one per card, to be directed to the town board or supervisor candidates as follows: For the town board position, only questions directed to all candidates will be accepted. For the town supervisor post, audience mem-
bers may direct questions to either both candidates, or to one specific candidate. The use of sanctioned cards only is to provide a more diverse set of questions from a greater number of citizens, rather than a few dominating the course of the discussions. The sanctioned cards bearing questions should indicate to which office the question is directed, and if for the supervisor post, whether the inquiry is addressed to both candidates, or to which one. The questions will be gathered from the audience at 7:30 p.m. and then will be reviewed, edited if neccessary and collated. >> Story Continued | pg. PB
between 5:45 and 6:30 p.m. in the Lake George High School gym. The Junior Varsity game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. The retirement reception will follow at about 8 p.m. in the Adirondack Pub & Brewery, located at 33 Canada St. in Lake George Village. A $10 fee for refreshments and food will be charged at the door.
Routinely champions Year after year, Stanilka — honored as regional Coach of the Year no less than six times — has led teams to dozens of championships over her last 40 years mentoring volleyball and softball. >> Story Continued | pg. 10
Strategic report cites ways to boost region’s economy, quality of life Plan for sustainability issued By Thom Randall
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QUEENSBURY — After two-and-a-half years of public meetings and consultations with community leaders and planning experts, the Adirondack Gateway Council has released a game-plan for boosting the region’s sustainability, economic growth, and quality of life. Adirondack Gateway Council CEO Ed Bartholomew distributed copies of the strategic report, titled “Pathways to Progress,” to Warren County Supervisors last week. The report calls for area municipalities, governmental and non-profit agencies, businesses and foundations to collaborate and advance efforts to build more affordable housing, develop or renovate public
infrastructure, and to establish more recreational assets including hiking trails and bikeways. The strategic report also proposes improving public transportation, helping businesses connect with markets for their products and services, redeveloping of brownfields, and extending broadband access and cell phone coverage, particularly in rural areas. The document also calls for boosting agriculture in the region, through programs that encourage millenials to pursue careers in farming, and for connecting farmers with markets for their produce. The Adirondack Gateway Council is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote a more sustainable and economically viable future for Warren, Washington and northern Saratoga counties. >> Story Continued | pg. 2