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‘Souper’ Bowl
Event to benefit BackPack Program
Snow shredders
By Bill Quinlivan
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INDIAN LAKE — The coming Presidents’ Day weekend may have Valentine’s Day at it’s heart, but for those winter weather lovers wanting to celebrate the season’s mid-point with both outdoor and indoor activities, this big weekend is just the beginning. The town of Indian Lake is extending its 31st annual Winterfest with Snocade, while the Adirondack Museum, in the town’s hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake, is hosting Frost Fest. It all adds up to an exciting and busy schedule beginning Friday evening, Feb. 12, and continuing through Sunday, Feb. 21. Throughout Frost Fest, more than 40,000 square feet of museum exhibitions will be open at no charge. The Adirondack Museum will be offering a series of indoor and outdoor programs, exhibitions and special membership deals. There will even be free coffee. For a complete schedule visit the website adkmuseum.org.
Winterfest / Snocade Schedule As a special note, sledding and ice skating will be available throughout the Festival at the Indian Lake Ski Hill, RT 30 Friday, Feb. 12 4:30 p.m. The Winterfest Parade takes place on Main St., with a theme of “ The Fabulous Fifties” 6 p.m. A Tricky Tray is held at Indian Lake Central School Gym. Saturday, Feb. 13 Note: A Photo Scavenger Hunt begins; pick up details and entry at Pine’s Country Store or the Chamber of Commerce 7-10 a.m. Breakfast takes place at the Firehall: Choice of eggs pancakes, homefries, sausage, ham and beverage. 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. A Book and Cookie Sale at the Town Hall; gently used books and homemade delights for sale. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Winter Wonderland Craft Show takes place at the Indian Lake Central School Gym, Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. 1-3 p.m. A “Fabulous 50’s Party” at the Ski Hill with kids events 3 p.m. Horseshoes on Snow at the Ski Hill. 5-7 p.m. Pasta Dinner at the American Legion, sponsored by Cabin Fever Players 7:30 p.m. It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Play. (Admission $10/$5 under 10) will be performed at the Indian Lake Theater. >> Story Continued | pg. 3
The Johnsburg Youth Program visit Thursday and Friday nights at the Ski Bowl for lessons with the Gore Mountain Snow Sports School. Pictures are, back from left, Julia Morris, Jeremiah Freebern, Scott Patton, Mason Wing, Zachariah Morehouse, Evan Wing, Caden Degroat, front from left, Cole Sears, Sawyer Thul and Colin Morris. Photo Provided
Warren Co. has E-waste contractor By Christina Scanlon
christina@suncommunitynews.com
HORICON — The e-waste piles around Warren County look much different than they did just two months ago, when town transfer sites put a halt on collection of the waste, then piled high with no place to go. County officials in December awarded a bid to Fulton County-based Evolution Recycling Inc., in which towns across the county can now benefit and empty their stockpiles of obsolete technological debris. Services went into effect Jan. 1. The request for county-wide bids to then cover townships’ e-waste removal needs came last year after all e-waste haulers servicing Warren County towns went out of business or ended e-waste service. Small towns found it difficult to obtain service in more remote locations with little materials to be collected. “We’re starting fresh,” said Horicon Supervisor Matt Simpson, as the materials that filled the town’s transfer site in November are now gone. E-waste is once again being accepted.
There will be a nominal handling fee of $4 or $5, said Simpson. “The material has to be moved around a lot, moved and restacked,” he said of the televisions and other electronic trash while it awaits pick-up. In Johnsburg, Supervisor Ron Vanselow said they will also be charging a handling fee, but are still deciding on an amount. “We’ve utilized their services and it’s been a good experience. They’ve been very helpful,” he said of Evolution. Michael Bowman, procurement specialist at Evolution, said they will likely be picked up from the northern towns about once a month. “It’s been working out really well,” he said of taking a route through those smaller towns and still having room to pick up more waste as they pass through Albany County. Evolution handles a number of municipal accounts, but also participates with private e-waste drives. Those interested in organizing an e-waste collection drive can call Bowman at 736-1045.