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Stuff to do Farmers’ Market Brunch set for Sun. NORTH CREEK — The 3rd Annual Farmers’ Market Brunch will be held Sunday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gore Mountain. This unique array of area culinary talent will be offered in accompaniment to Gore’s expanded summer and fall activities, providing an opportunity to enjoy the mountain while learning about the region’s well-established and brand-new businesses. Participants are planned to include, but are not limited to, Adirondack Gold Maple Syrup, Andie’s at Smith’s, Barkeater Chocolates, barVino, Basil & Wick’s, Centerplate at Gore Mountain, Izzy’s Market, Marsha’s Family Restaurant, Pete’s Ahh, Snow Train, Wevertown Country Store, and Whisk n’ Wine. This tasting event features a menu of items with the freshest local ingredients available at the North Creek Farmer ’s Market. Examples of items include layered French Toast Casserole with maple caramel sauce, vegetable sandwiches made CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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Former Johnsburg Town Supervisor and current Adirondack Park Agency Commissioner Bill Thomas volunteers at the information booth at the North Creek train station, welcoming tourists traveling on the Saratoga & North Creek Railway and handing out information. When a couple from Ohio asked about a restaurant recommendation for lunch on Thursday, Aug. 30, Thomas diplomatically gave the travelers a choice of options in North Creek and was careful not to single out one establishment over another. When the train arrived, he drove people to downtown businesses on the North Creek Business Alliance golf cart. Photo by Andy Flynn
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Corey at Democratic National Convention CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two Essex County residents — including the Minerva town supervisor — participated in the National Democratic Convention this week along with more than 6,000 delegates from around the country. Essex County Democratic Chair and Minerva Town Supervisor Sue Montgomery Corey and Essex County Committee member Mark Whitney, of Schroon Lake, took roles in choosing the presidential ticket for Democrats.
Corey is serving as a member of the Platform Committee while Whitney is a delegate to the convention and will play an active role in nominating President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden. “The New York delegation is the second largest at the convention,” Whitney said Tuesday. “It’s an honor to serve as a member of the delegation and to see up close how the Democratic Party chooses its presidential and vice presidential candidates.”
Whitney has been actively participating in caucuses prior to the formal convention activities. The caucuses cover a variety of interests including faith-based democrats, Native Americans, Hispanic, Black, Women, Small Business and Rural issues. The New York delegation has received briefings from several New York and national leaders. Morning briefings from Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), New York Lt. Gov. Robert CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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DEC asks Minerva board for views on land purchase By Phil Sherotov
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newsenterprise@denpubs.com MINERVA — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officials Wednesday, Aug. 29 met with the Minerva Town Board to discuss the state’s purchase of 69,000 acres of land from Finch Pruyn. DEC Region 5 Director Robert
Stegeman asked board members for comments regarding possible uses of the soon-to-be state land. The focus of the discussion was the 8,000 acres that are within and around the town of Minerva, an area including the Essex Chain of Lakes. Stegeman said that he had been meeting with towns to hear their thoughts on how tie these lands to the surrounding towns’ interests. This is an opportunity for communities to share their ideas.
provide access for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Town Councilman Eric Klippel said he was happy to hear this because he knows many seniors can’t manage the physical demands required to get out into woods, even though they would like to. Councilman Stephen McNally said that without roads, there would only be a handful of people who would make use of the land. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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“These lands are coming to the state,” Stegeman said. “What we want to know is how you would like to see these lands come to the state.” One of the central challenges is how to balance the need for conservation with the importance of helping people enjoy this natural resource. “We want to make varying degrees of wilderness experience available to the public,” Stegeman said, adding that they would like to
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