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Feelin’ Long Lakey
Annual events seeks to raise $4,000
Reserve accounts set for Johnsburg Highway
By Christina Scanlon
christina@suncommunitynews.com
JOHNSBURG — There’s no money in them yet, but Town of Johnsburg officials have established two new reserve accounts for the Highway Department, one for bridge expenses and another for equipment. The measure came after Highway Superintendent Dan Hitchcock voiced concerns over the annual depletion of highway funds. “It never stays there, it’s gone back to reduce taxes,” he said of money left in what was the sole account for highway funds being transferred back to the town’s general fund each year. Hitchcock said it made it impossible to save for large expenses. “How can I when it takes three years to save for a truck? It’s expensive, you have to accumulate over the years,” he said. A larger expense was handed to town officials last month, as well, in the form of an engineering report calling for the repair or replacement of four bridges expected to cost an estimated $750,000. Town officials discussed the likely need to borrow money to pay for the necessary work as one bridge in particular, the Garnet Lake Road Bridge, was deemed in danger of imminent collapse.
Grace and Erin Savarie visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Minerva Christmas Bazaar. For more, see page 2. Photo by Mike Corey
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Cycle ADK returning to Indian Lk. as part of 2016 route By Christina Scanlon
christina@suncommunitynews.com
KEESEVILLE — It’s eight months away, but the excitement is already building for the 2016 Cycle Adirondacks tour. The route for the week-long event, which returns in August after its successful debut last year, was unveiled last week by the Wildlife Conservation Society. The event, which was broadcast live from the Adirondack Architectural Heritage office, drew views from around the globe. “We’ve had incredible feedback,” said Doug Haney, event manager. Less than a week later, cyclists from 18
different states and British Columbia had already registered for the tour which takes place Aug. 20-27. It’s not just the cyclists who are eagerly awaiting the event. Officials and residents along the tour will be preparing to welcome the guests in their communities. “Cycle Adirondacks had such a positive influence,” said Mark Hall, former town supervisor of Fine, where cyclists traveled last year. “Economically it was a real boost, but even more importantly was that it brought our community together in a way that nothing else has – it galvanized our pride in where we live, and that effect has lasted beyond the event.” >> Story Continued | pg. 7