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A New Frontier Fun at the fair for Essex Co. in photos
Boyd to perform at final rodeo of season
Lawmakers: make good use of land
A look at the 167th annual Essex Co. Fair
Moose Fest set to return to Indian Lake Sept. 26-27
By Ryan Edwards
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INDIAN LAKE — The moose has been making a slow but steady comeback in the state in recent decades, and the Indian Lake community is ready once again to celebrate its return to the Adirondack Park. To commemorate the reintroduction of the state’s largest mammal, the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce and more than 20 local businesses and organizations have co-sponsored New York’s first ever moosethemed festival, which will see its sixth year on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27. The Great Adirondack Moose Festival welcomes visitors of all ages to celebrate their appreciation for the moose at various locations throughout the hamlets of Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake and Sabael with a number of outdoor activities, each one incorporating
the spirit of the moose in some way. This year’s festival will offer guided hikes, drives and rafting, a “moose-tastic history” program, “moosterpiece” children’s games and activities, beer and wine tasting, target shooting, a flyfishing presentation and tournament and much more. There are plenty of opportunities to learn at the festival as well, including a presentation of the state’s “Moose Management Plan” from DEC wildlife biologist Bob Tabor. Keep your eyes peeled throughout the weekend, as you might even spot a real Adirondack moose in the flesh. The festival will take place just as the moose rut begins, when adult moose are generally more active and social in their search for a mate. Co-event chair Brenda Valentine said the festival has seen remarkable attendance since it first began, and it still continues to grow each year. >> Story Continued | pg. 2
Memorial Celebration ‘I would walk 500 miles’ for Eric Loiselle planned Tedesco readies for spiritual trek -By Mike Corey
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MINERVA — A celebration of the life of Eric Loiselle, a member of the Essex County Sheriff ’s Department killed in the line of duty 10 years ago, will be held at Courtney Park in Olmstedville on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. Loiselle was a resident of Olmstedville. As part of this memorial celebration, the Town of Minerva will be dedicating County Route 29 (within the town) as the “Eric Loiselle Memorial Highway”. The event will involve police personnel from several departments, including New York State Police, Essex County Sheriff ’s Department, and other agencies. After the dedication, snacks and lemonade will be available, courtesy of Loiselle’s family. The public is welcome to attend this celebration, which will honor Officer Loiselle’s life and his service to the people of Essex County.
By Thom Randall
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GLENS FALLS — An 80-year-old doctor is headed out soon for a trek that would be a serious challenge for many people half his age. Dr. William Tedesco, semi-retired from his family practice in Glens Falls is planning to walk 500 miles down the Camino de Santiago, a internationally famous, centuriesold hiking trail through Spain. He expects to complete the walk in about 40 days. High Peaks Hospice, which Tedesco has served as medical director since it was founded nearly 30 years ago, is teaming up with Tedesco in a charitable fundraiser in connection with the lengthy walk. The agency is inviting people to donate nickles or dimes-per-mile, which will help fund its work in providing end-of-life care to area patients and their families. The trail, also known as Saint James’ Way, >> Story Continued | pg. 11