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Library hosts Anne Labastille tribute NORTH CREEK Ă Join the Johnsburg Library for a tribute and learn about Ă WoodswomanĂ Anne LaBastille (1933-2011) Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. This tribute is in conjunction with the Ricochet DuoĂ s Ă Woodswoman ProjectĂ to be performed at Tannery Pond Community Center Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m. Anne LaBastille broke trail for women in conservation, courageously advocated for the environment, wrote awardwinning books including the Woodsman series, Jaguar Totem, and Women and Wilderness; over 150 popular articles and 25 scientific articles. She was a NYS Licensed Guide and a role model for many. First to research the flightless Giant Grebe of Guatemala, she spearheaded Guatemalaâs first wildlife preserve. Her awards for pioneering work in wildlife ecology in the United States and Latin America include: World Wildlife Fund Gold Medal for Conservation, the Explorers Club Citation of Merit, and Society of Women Geographers Gold Medal. This tribute, presented by Leslie Surprenant, long-time friend of AnneĂ s, will include a slide show with many unpublished photos. Learn more about the amazing life of Anne LaBastille and the lasting legacy she leaves. A selection of AnneĂ s awards, personal belongings and books will be available for viewing.
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ELIZABETHTOWN Ă Essex and Hamilton County officials say the process to divvy out $100,000 as part of a new grant program to boost small businesses has been going swimmingly. Last month, the two counties were awarded an Adirondack Park Upper Hudson Recreation Hub Grant designed to bolster job creation. HereĂ s how it works: For-profit businesses with nine or fewer full-time employees in Minerva, Newcomb, North Hudson, Indian Lake and Long Lake can apply for grants between $5,000 and $25,000 to boost their business. To be eligible for assistance, an existing microenterprise business must retain and or create jobs. The grant funds can be used to purchase equipment, furniture and fixtures, inventory and bolster operating expenses, including marketing and additional costs. Owners are required to put up a 10 percent match and participate in a microenterprise training program. Essex County IDA Co-Director Carol Calabrese said last monthĂ s session with 26 hopeful businesses in Long Lake was a smash hit.
The sixth annual Be a Donor softball tournament takes place in Indian Lake on Saturday, Feb. 28. Photo provided
Snowshoe softball tournament enters sixth year
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INDIAN LAKE Ă If youĂ re looking for some good old fashion North Country style fun in the great outdoors with your family, neighbors and friends, exercise a bit and demonstrate your support for a great cause, then sign up for the annual Ă Be A DonorĂ (B.A.D.) Snow Shoe Softball Tournament. The B.A.D. Tournament is a fundraiser to benefit the National Kidney Foundation and the PKD Foundation and will be held, Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. at the Benton Field Ball Field, Pelon Road.
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Elizabeth Cannan, B.A.D. Chairperson, has worked diligently over the years to raise awareness and money for the National Kidney Foundation within the Town of Indian Lake. According to Liz, Ă there are a number of ways to help make this fundraiser a continued success. One way is to donate themed baskets which are welcomed and will be used for the annual Chinese Auction.Ă The Tournament registration fee is $10 per player or $100 per team with a maximum of 10 players and
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will include a delicious barbecue lunch. Participants can either join an existing team or can organize their own winning team. There are several registration options available: team information can be emailed to nakoma144@hotmail.com, on the event face book page atĂ badbeadonor,Ă contact Elizabeth by telephone at 648-5863 or individuals and/or teams can register on the day of the event between 10 and 11 a.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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