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Krystal expansion Project nears completion
Warrensburg sets goals for 2016
By Thom Randall
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WARRENSBURG — If a new proposal becomes reality, Warrensburg residents will have a new recreational venue where they can socialize — and their canine companions will also, as they get some beneficial exercise. When the Warrensburg Town Board convened Dec. 16 to set goals for 2016, they decided to explore an proposal submitted by town Deputy Supervisor John Alexander — to develop a municipal dog park. Alexander noted this week how a fenced-in dog park was a very popular venue in various other municipalities. “People elsewhere really love these dog parks — it’s a social thing — and it would be ideal for Warrensburg, with all its >> Story Continued | pg. 15
Warrensburg Central School technology students are giving back what they learned in class this holiday season. Mr. Donato’s eighth grade technology students have been learning skills including measuring, sawing, and safety by making wooden toys over the past few weeks. Each student produced at least one toy, while some students made several toys; a total of 60 toys. The toys will be donated and distributed by the TCT Federal Credit Union and the Salvation Army Christmas Collection. “The students not only learned valuable skills, but will experience the joy of giving and thinking of others,” said Donato. Photo provided
Cycle ADK bike route to begin, end in Hadley-Lake Luzerne By Christina Scanlon
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KEESEVILLE — It’s eight months away, but the excitement is already building for the 2016 Cycle Adirondacks tour. The route for the weeklong event, which returns in August after its successful debut last year, was unveiled last week by the Wildlife Conservation Society. The event, which was broadcast live from the Ad-
irondack Architectural Heritage office, drew views from around the globe. “We’ve had incredible feedback,” said Doug Haney, event manager. Less than a week later, cyclists from 18 different states and British Columbia had already registered for the tour which takes place Aug. 20-27. It’s not just the cyclists who are eagerly awaiting the event. Officials and residents along the tour will be preparing to welcome the guests in
their communities. “Cycle Adirondacks had such a positive influence,” said Mark Hall, former town >> Story Continued | pg. 7