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North Creek’s Depot Museum hosting Johnsburg ski exhibit.
Glen Pearsall talks about the history of the flag and Fort Albany.
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‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ on tap B L U E M O U N TA I N LAKE — The Adirondack Museum will host a “Teddy Bear Picnic” Saturday, July 10. The museum will offer free admission to children age 12 and younger all day and the “Teddy Bear ’s Picnic” will begin at noon. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring a picnic from home or purchase sandwiches, salads, cold beverages and desserts at the café. For a full schedule of activities, visit www.adirondackmuseum.o rg.
LONG LAKE — The town of Long Lake will sponsor a painting class for children ages 9-12 Tuesday, July 6, at 1 p.m at Geiger Arena at the Mt. Sabattis Recreation Area. People can pre-register by calling the town office at 624-3077. The class continues every Tuesday through Aug. 10. The class is free.
Antiques show Upcoming LONG LAKE — The annual antiques show is slated for July 7-9 at the Long Lake town hall. It will be open Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Admission is $1.
THIS WEEK Johnsburg.........................2 Minerva/Newcomb ...........3 Columns .........................4 Letters to the Editor ........5 Indian Lake/Long Lake ....6 Obituaries ......................7 Classifieds....................8-9 Auto Zone ....................11-12
Newcomb Central School graduates, pictured above, were told by former Newcomb Superintendent Dr. Barbara Kearns to: “Find time for volunteering and community service” and “Seek out friends that bubble you up” during commencement exercises June 25. Look inside this edition for complete graduation coverage of area schools.
SUNY ESF reaches agreement with APA on Newcomb VIC Facility to remain open By Lindsay Yandon lindsay@denpubs.com NEWCOMB – Adirondack Park Agency (APA) and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNYESF) officials announced an agreement last week that will ensure the Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) in Newcomb continues to serve as an important environmental programming facility. The APA will transfer ownership of the staterun buildings and equipment to SUNY-ESF July 1 with no exchange of payment. Over the next several months, the college will begin a transitional period with a goal to manage future Newcomb VIC programs. During this period, SUNY-ESF will integrate operations of its Adirondack Ecological Center and the Northern Forest Institute at the Newcomb VIC facility. APA and SUNY ESF officials joined Newcomb Supervisor George Canon at the VIC in Newcomb to speak publically about the transfer. “The Agency is pleased that the great legacy of environmental programs performed so effectively by our dedicated Newcomb VIC staff will continue under the leadership of SUNY-ESF,” said APA chairman Curtis F. Stiles. ”Over the past two decades, hundreds of thousands of people experienced firsthand the wonders of nature because of the Newcomb VIC and its loyal staff. We commend SUNY-ESF for coming forward in these difficult financial times and providing this opportu-
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William F. Porter, director at the Adirondack Ecological Center of State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry delivers his thoughts on the decision for SUNY ESF to acquire the Newcomb VIC from the APA. Photo by Lindsay Yandon
nity to continue educating people on the importance of conservation and preservation.” The agreement includes the transfer of all stateowned buildings on the 236-acre Newcomb site. The 6,000-square-foot main public assembly building with its 150-seat multiple purpose room, 700-square-foot exhibit room and staff offices as well as an adjacent 2,500-square-foot garage and classroom building will be surrendered to SUNY-
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