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By John Grybos jgrybos@denpubs.com INDIAN LAKE — Rafters loading up their buses on Route 28 are often in harm's way, and a new parking area for the buses should help ensure that the exciting action stays on the water and off the roads. The town of Indian Lake, the town of Johnsburg and the Department of Transportation will build the parking lot this fall to accommodate the many buses that park along the busy road to pick up rafters who take advantage of Abanakee Dam water releases for rafting. Staff at Adventure Sports Rafting said that between the high-speed roadway and fleets of buses, it can be a turbulent spot. “I think it's pretty dangerous,” said Office Manager Bonnie Clark. She's seen as many as 20 buses waiting to pick up river riders. “It's very chaotic when it's busy.” Many buses mount their watercraft on the roof, so people must stand close to moving traffic while guiding boats into place, said Clark, a very dangerous place to be. Adventure Sports River

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Outside their camper, Sam Greene strums his six-string and sings while brother David Greene plays mandolin and Kelly Goodspeed accompanies on bass. The Upper Hudson Bluegrass festival celebrated its eighth year this past weekend in North Creek’s Ski Bowl Park. Campers and bluegrass afficionados filled the park Aug. 18-21 to see the growing festival’s parade of performers, which included acts like the James King Band, Remington Ryde and Goldwing Express. Photo by John Grybos

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WASHINGTON — Environmentalist and long-time Johnsburg resident Bill McKibben was arrested outside the White House while protesting a planned oil pipeline in the western U.S.

Aug. 20, and charges were dropped Aug 22. McKibben spent Saturday and Sunday nights in jail, and was due in court Monday afternoon. When presented to the court, the judge was offended at the way McKibben and his protesters were treated and dropped all charges, freeing

McKibben to resume his protest. After getting his cell phone back from police Tuesday morning, McKibben used his first call to contact the staff of the News Enterprise. McKibben, who summers in Johnsburg and winters in CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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