The Speculator/Lake Pleasant Historical Society held their annual Apple Fest on September 23 at the pavilion in Speculator. The event featured apples for sale, activities for children, food, more than 30 vendors, and a Potty Palooza Contest.
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The Lake Pleasant/Sacandaga Association (LPSA) held its Annual Meeting and a Chicken BBQ dinner in Speculator on August 28, with 50 people attending. President Dan Wilt and committee chairs gave reports on recent activities and accomplishments of the local lake ecology organization.
LPSA works closely with Adirondack Watershed Institute and the Town of Lake Pleasant to have Lake Stewards present each summer to inspect boats being launched at local public boat ramps and at Lake Pleasant Marine. Boats are inspected to ensure that they are clean and do not introduce any invasive plants or animals into our lakes. Boat owners can receive a free boat wash to ensure their boats and sport-
ing equipment are not carrying any invasive species. These activities are funded by New York State, the Town of Lake Pleasant, and LPSA. CAMP-of-theWOODS also partners with LPSA to ensure that their staff members inspect every boat being launched at their boat ramp.
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The Town of Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department announces the opening of Art in Nature, an outdoor art installation featuring 11 local Long Lake artists.
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In Hamilton County: In 1975, the Hamilton County Unit, American Cancer Society had a successful year with a goal of $8,400.00 and made $8,543.00, a per capita of $1.81, the highest in the United States. The contact chairmen were Mrs. Joan Huyck of Arietta, Mrs. Martha Moller of Benson, Miss Alta Johnson of Blue Mountain, Mrs. Marie Hall of Indian Lake, Mrs. Sherley Delmarsh of Inlet, Mrs. Betty Turnbull of Lake Pleasant, Mrs. Lucille Jennings & Mrs. Theresa Donnelly of Long Lake, Mrs. Pauline Taylor of Raquette Lake, and Mrs. Mildred Brown & Mrs. Irene Morrison of Wells.
In Indian Lake: The Indian Lake Ladies Twilight Gold League capped the 1975 season with a banquet at Cedar River House on September 24, 1975. Awards were presented and team standings were as follows: 1st Place, Esther Spring and Mary Murray; 2nd Place, Ruth Sullivan and Barbara Waldron; 3rd Place, Wilma Spring and Carol Blanchard; 4th Place, Alma Black and Alma Camenga; 5th Place, Mary Farrell and Frances Jennings; 6th Place Mabel Leonard and Betty Helmsworth.
• The Indian Lake Girls Field Hockey team opened the season Tuesday, September 30, 1975, with a 7-1 victory over Schroon Lake. Liddy Ovitt, scored 3 goals; Peggy Fish -2; Karen Ocitt and Joanne Ameden each scored 1 goal. Indian Lake had 16 attempts at the goal while Schroon Lake had 5. On Thursday October 2, 1975, Indian Lake girls field hockey team tied North Warren’s team 2-2. Goals scored by Liddy Ovitt.
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By Aaron WeaverGASOLINE
State average: $3.79/gallon (last year $3.74).
Upstate avg.: $3.88/gallon (last year $4.07).
DIESEL
State average: $4.65 gallon (last year $5.13).
HEATING OIL
Statewide avg.: $4.40/gallon (last year $4.99).
North Country avg.: $4.31/gallon (last year $4.91).
PROPANE
Statewide avg.: $3.18/gallon (last year $3.48).
North Country avg.: $3.21/gallon (last year $3.48).
ELECTRIC
Statewide avg.: June 2023 $0.21.6 per kWh (previous year $0.22.4)
Average energy prices as of 09/12 are from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority with statewide and North Country prices for 87-octane gasoline; residential electricity prices are from U.S. Energy Information Administration.
LATEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATES
US July 2023 – 3.8%; July 2022 – 3.8%
NYS July 2023 – 4.1%; July 2022 – 4.3%
Hamilton County
July 2023 – 3.0%; July 2022 – 2.9%
Wednesday, September 27
Northern Needles Knitting Group. St Henry’s Catholic Church, 1188 Main St, Long Lake. Northern Needles knitting group meets from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St Henry’s the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month. All are welcome.
Long Lake Town Board meeting. 7 p.m. at the Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main St.
Thursday, September 28
Drop In Tech Hour at the Indian Lake Public Library. We are starting an informal, drop-in program at the library to help patrons with technology questions. Thursdays anytime between 1 and 2 p.m. Staff will work with you to help you solve your technology problem. If we don’t know the answer, we will try to find it with you. Call us at 518-648-5444 or stop by the library at 113 Pelon Rd.
Knitting Group. 3-5 p.m. every Thursday at the CVW Long Lake Public Library, 1195 Main St, Long Lake.
Friday, September 29
Clothing Closet. (Used clothing - all sizes - extreme bargains!)
in Speculator at North Country Bible Fellowship Church, 132 Elm Lake Rd. Open Fridays 3:30-5:30pm and the first Saturday of each Month 9am-noon.
Saturday, September 30
Birding Hike with Joan Collins along Low’s Ridge –Upper Dam Trail. Meet at the Geiger Arena in Long Lake at 7 a.m. Join Collins for a walk into beautiful Hitchins Pond and the Upper Dam on the Bog River. Common Loons nest on Hitchins Pond each year. Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons are also a common sight. The route is an old dirt road that passes through many lovely and varied habitat areas including a boreal bog, marsh, mixed forest, and ponds/lakes. After the 2.5 mile walk on level terrain to Hitchins Pond, there will be a food break at a scenic picnic area. Participants may order lunch from the Adirondack Trading Post. Lunch menus will be provided before departure. Order and enjoy a warm Panini delivered picnic side via guide boat! There will be an optional 2 mile round trip hike up Low’s Ridge featuring spectacular views of the Bog River Valley and High Peaks. The round trip distance is 5 miles, or 7 miles if the hike up Low’s Ridge is added. Bring food (lunch can be
ordered at departure), water, a jacket, appropriate attire/hiking shoes, binoculars, hat, sunscreen, and insect spray. Meet at the Geiger Arena parking area in Long Lake at 7 a.m. for transportation to the trailhead on Long Lake’s “Little Bus”! (If you are traveling from the north, the bus can meet you at a more convenient location.) There is an outhouse at Hitchins Pond and a restroom at the Geiger Arena meeting location. Register by calling the Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department at 518-624-3077. This field trip is jointly sponsored by Northern New York Audubon and the Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department. There is a maximum of 15 participants.
Food Pantry. Downstairs of Wesleyan Church, Long Lake. 9 a.m. to noon or call 518-6242311 to visit during the week.
The Revival in Wells wraps up its summer concert series with The Hilltown Ramblers, a five-piece authentic bluegrass band playing a Northern blend of folksy music. The Ramblers have been performing for 30 years and recently celebrated that milestone at Café Lena’s in Saratoga Springs. Making up the band is Dick Stock, Ed Kryzkowski, Jim Selkirk, Moe Safford and Tom White on man-
dolin, electric bass, guitar, five string banjo and fiddle. $10 at the door. Refreshments. 7 p.m. The Revival is located on Route 30 in Wells. Sponsored by the Wells Historical Society.
Monday, October 2 Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department meeting. Long Lake Fire Hall. 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 3
Shopping Bus. 8:30 a.m. Departs from St Henry’s Church in Long Lake. Call 518-624-2521 to sign up.
Tech Tuesdays at the Indian Lake Public Library. Each week at 11 am, we will cover a different topic. Some will be informative lectures, some will be workshops, but all will help you harness technology to enhance your life. Classes do require registration, so please call 518648-5444 or stop by the library at 113 Pelon Rd to sign up! *For a list of the upcoming topics, please visit our website: indianlake.sals.edu and check out our event calendar.
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Meeting of the Lake Pleasant Town Board was held on September 5 at the Lake Pleasant Library.
The following are minutes of the meeting as posted by the town:
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. to make approvals, give reports, establish organizational tasks, and conduct any business that may come before the Board.
• The following were present: Supervisor: Betsy Bain; Council members Neil McGovern, Don Braunius, RaChelle Martz and Katherine O’Connell; Town Clerk Stephanie Smith; Highway Superintendent Randy LaVarnway; and Nancy Seifts (budget officer).
Guests: Jody Small and Josh Troxel from Hamilton County Treasurers office.
• Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
• Moment of Silent Prayer for Lynn Blanchard, Marion Wilbur and Bill Dievendorf.
Lynn Blanchard was an employee for the town, working at the transfer station from 2002-2018 when she retired. Lynn was a hardworking, faithful employee who was liked by all.
Marion Wilbur was involved in the town library for many years, helping with many events and projects. She and her husband Paul worked on the pathways and she was a lifetime member of the Historical Society.
Bill Dievendorf worked for the town for many years maintaining the town’s RO systems. He was very reliable and worked well with homeowners and employees.
All three of these individuals will be deeply missed.
Resolution #98
To approve the minutes of August 21, 2023
Offered by: McGovern
2ND by: Braunius
Discussion: none
Be it resolved, that the minutes of August 21, 2023 be approved as presented
Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Bain, Councilpersons - McGovern, Braunius and Martz
Nays: None
Absent: O’Connell
• Hamilton County Treasurers office employees, Jody Small and Josh Troxel came to answer questions the board had regarding, the quotes for software programs, that are needed to do the towns accounting. Software quotes came from the town’s current company, Springbrook, and the company that the county uses which is Tyler technologies.
Motion to go into discussion: Bain
2nd by: Martz
Discussion: Bain asked if board members had any questions or concerns. McGovern asked Small and Troxel about the pros and cons of each of these quotes. Jody explained that both software’s are cloud based so data is always safe in the cloud. Present software, KVS/Springbrook and Hamilton County’s current program, Tyler, are better software compared to software in the past which could be lost without physical routine backups. Bain mentioned that with Tyler, town officials will be able to go into the system to find what they need without calling up to the county for finance information. (O’Connell joined the meeting) Treasurers office was figuring 120 extra hours of training needed if the Town decides to go with Springbrook that
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will be less if the town goes with the program that the treasurer’s office is already using. Seifts asked if the town would need an additional computer for use with new software and Jody explained that no, because new systems both use the cloud on employees’ already existing computers. Current software is so outdated that it can’t be downloaded or imported to the new software. Six years of current accounting will get saved from the KVS system to a working system and the remaining data history will be archived. McGovern gives his support in the direction of Tyler software because the county employees are already familiar with them. Springbrook will cost more if employees need to learn the new system. Jody explained that officials can log in
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To the Editor, The Vicki Hoover Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee would like to thank everyone who attended the Ride on September 16. With all that was going on in the community, the turnout was amazing.
A big thank you to KC Morrison and his crew for providing drinks and hot dogs, Jonathan Lane for displaying the banner at Charlie Johns store and all the great people in the community and out, who came out to support us Again, thank you all.
The Vicki Hoover Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee
RaChelle Martz, Jeff Luke, and Bobbi Hoover
and see what funds are in what lines at any time and alleviate county treasurers’ office of extra steps.
Resolution #99
Lake Pleasant Town Board to Adopt the Tyler Systems contract for Town Accounting Purposes to be implemented in January of 2024 at Hamilton County Treasurers Office.
Offered by: O’Connell
2nd by: McGovern
Adopted unanimously.
HIGHWAY
• LaVarnway reported to the board that he talked with Dean at DOT in Indian Lake about the paving being done by the state on Route 30. He was told that paving and line marking is not going to happen soon. They are not sure that it will get done this week. Discussion went around the table on how unsafe this unfinished road is at night without the lines on the road and thick fog. Board members offer to call DOT. LaVarnway expects to hear from them tomorrow and will let board members know.
• Town bridge project on Fish Mt. Road was ahead of schedule with concrete. There was a five day wait for concrete to cure. Today they should have been back to the project with the next step which is the crane, yet they did not show up today. LaVarnway will inquire tomorrow.
• In the bills there was sand blasting and painting of plows which was done on the state truck so that it is ready for winter.
• Ditching on Page Street is happening, culverts will be replaced next year.
• Hauling sand for winter has started.
• Waiting on the grinder for town side roads that are getting repaved. These roads that are prepped for paving will have to wait until the grinder is available.
• Town HWY helped the county by hauling material for the fish hatchery parking lot that is now level with the highway on Rt. 30. Chips to get
laid down to minimize runoff.
• A resident spoke with Bain and LaVarnway about the Oxbow Lake to Sagandaga Lake snowmobile trail. LaVarnway explained that he went to residents and found that the proposed new trail would go within 25 feet of one resident’s house so that would not work. Unless NYS lets the trail go on some state land, reroute might not be possible. An alternative option is to take the trail from the end of Fawn Lake trail to Woodmere Drive down to the end of Fawn Lake Road with signs and postings. LaVarnway spoke to law enforcement and DEC for support. McGovern asked if there was any result with contacting the snowmobile association about trying all options. LaVarnway said it would be a miracle for the state to allow this at this time and another miracle for it to happen before mapping of trails will be done. Discussion continued around the table with Braunius asking
if LaVarnway considered going the other way through where Tamarack Road trail intersects. LaVarnway explained that there is a ROW there that is privately owned. It was discussed that the eight-foot Arietta trail is too narrow for a NYS corridor trail. Braunius mentioned that even if paperwork gets in the works, it will take time to put in motion. McGovern asked if the board could put in motion tonight to open the roads for a temporary trail for this year. O’Connell wants the town to research other options but have a temporary trail just for this year. Bain mentioned that opening the road to snowmobiles is a disaster.
The board continued to discuss alternate routes resulting in the following:
Resolution #100
The Town of Lake Pleasant Town Board Approved Designating Oxbow Lake Trail from Woodmere Drive onto Fawn Lake Road to the End as a Temporary Convey-
ance for 2024 Snowmobile Season with posted signs.
Offered by: McGovern
2nd by: Braunius
Adopted unanimously.
• LaVarnway asked the board for $310 for classes at the Highway fall convention at Turning Stone Resort.
Resolution #101
Town of Lake Pleasant Town Board Approves Moving Funds from Highway
Contingent Line A.1990.400 to Highway Contractual Line A.5010.400 so that Highway Superintendent can Have Funds to Go to Highway Conference. Offered by: McGovern
2nd by: Martz
Adopted unanimously.
• LaVarnway presented quotes to the board, one from
Owners of Short-Term Rentals within the Town of Lake Pleasant NY must now register on an annual basis.
Registration is from October 1st – October 31st each year.
The 2023-2024 registration fee is $50.00.
Registration forms can be downloaded from the town website: https://townlakepleasant.digitaltowpath.org through Code Enforcement Department or in person from Town Hall, 2679 State Route 8, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108.
Completed registration can be dropped off, or mailed to the Town Office with appropriate fee. Please call Town Hall at 518-548-3625 if you have questions.
John Deer for a Backhoe and one for a loader. Loader already has a reserve fund to replace the existing loader in five years.
Backhoe that was demoed will not work because it doesn’t have a thumb. Martz asked if the attachments are
universal and LaVarnway responded that they are universal attachments. Parts will remain in-house. Braunius asked about the scheduling of the loader replacement and LaVarnway replied that it is next year. Budget is for $150,000
but prices went up to $190,000. O’Connell asked about when the backhoe is supposed to be replaced. LaVarnway said that it will not make its replacement time. LaVarnway gave the board info on these pieces of equipment.
• Bain asked about the new garbage truck and LaVarnway said still no news on it.
1. Short Term Rentals
Resolution #102
Town of Lake Pleasant Town Board to Approve Creating and Funding B.8010.403 for Code Enforcement, Short Term Rentals for $250.00 to be Offset by Funding Revenue Account B.2590 Permits, Short Term Rentals $250.00
Offered by: Braunius
2nd by: O’Connell
Adopted unanimously. This Saturday Bain got her first complaint about a short term rental. There were several cars and tents etc.
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant who will see all ages of patients. Our Center, located in Speculator, has been a successful collaboration between Nathan Littauer Primary Care and The Town of Lake Pleasant under the aegis of The Lake Pleasant – Speculator Consolidated Health District Board for the past 26 years.
The Center Provider cares for the community and citizens of surrounding towns and villages in Southern Hamilton County.
We deliver Preventative care, Urgent care, Chronic Care Management, school physicals, DOT exams, blood draw and retail pharmacy services.
This is a unique opportunity to deliver healthcare using your knowledge and compassion to serve a respectful partner community.
Once the rules are enacted September 1- October 31, then Bain can contact Steve Page and move forward with complaints. Bain mentioned that a town down state, Town of Shawangunk has taken our ideas and are starting to work on theirs.
2. Community Garden Planning a work date to get all accomplished in one day. The fence is in and down at the community gardens. Posts that are present need to be checked to see if they are the same as the new posts. Looking for topsoil and compost.
1. Budget Officer Nancy Seifts reported to the board that she got the 2024 budget sheets and has distributed them to the committees and department heads to get their budgets rolling for 2024.
2. Consolidated Health Meeting was held on August 22 and adopted the 2024 budget.
One line that wasn’t being used was decreased and a new line was added for SVAC.
Bain will contact Ken Kurt to see what SVAC might need. A unanimous donor donated $5,000 to the Primary Care.
• Braunius mentioned that a streetlight was out on Oxbow Road. Board questioned if it was a new LED light.
• McGovern mentioned Route 30 and his disappointment that it is not finished. He mentioned forgoing the conference for the past few years and that it is a worthwhile investment for officials in the coming future. February 18-21 is the conference in NYC.
Officials are to let Betsy and Smith know at town hall so this conference can be budgeted for this in the coming year.
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HAMILTON COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:
SECRETARY
Hamilton County Community Services has an opening for a Secretary for its office located in Indian Lake. Starting salary range is $32,329 – $35,332. Salary may be adjusted, if applicant has relative experience. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package.
The work involves independently performing complex clerical operations and relieving the head of the department or major division of administrative details by arranging conferences, and relieving the official of contacts, which should properly be made with subordinate officials. The work calls for the frequent exercise of independent judgment in giving out information regarding departmental policies and practices, and in planning the routine of the office. The correspondence duties of these employees are distinguished by the fact that most letters and releases of a routine recurring nature are composed personally. Employees in this class work under general supervision, receiving detailed instructions only where policies have not been determined. Only unusually important or complicated assignments are checked in detail upon completion. Employees in this class may exercise immediate supervision over the work of clerical assistants.
Candidate chosen for the position will be given a provisional appointment, must take a civil service examination, and be in the top three scores to retain position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (EITHER)
A)Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in secretarial science or closely related field and two (2) years of clerical experience which shall have involved using a typewriter, word processor or personal computer; OR
B)Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma recognized by the State of New York and four (4) years of clerical experience in an office setting which shall have involved using a typewriter, word processor or personal computer; OR
C)An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A.), B.) and C.) above.
Proof of minimum qualifications are required at the time of application. For more information, please contact:
Hamilton County Personnel PO Box 174, Court House Lake Pleasant, NY 12108 (518) 548-6375
Applications accepted until the position is filled
Dear Friends of the Indian Lake Central School Travel Club, Thank you so much for your contribution to the The Antique Car Show. Thanks to your generous contributions, over $800 was raised towards our Travel Club trip in the Spring of 2025. The opportunity for Indian Lake Central School Student travel would not be possible without your support. Thank you again for your generosity!
Sincerely,
The members of the ILCS Travel Club
By JOAN HERRMANN For the Express
Whereiwander… today is into the woods and a multitude of areas, where I have been able to find mushrooms, on past wanderings. This time of year is a good opportunity to find the fascinating non edible; but multicolored and uniquely shaped specimens. Although the common names of many of these fungi (fungus plural) sound quite peculiar when you find them you realize that they are appropriately named. Some of the ones which I am seeking today are Dead Man’s Fingers, Stinkhorns, Earthstars, Pigskin Poison Puffball, and the extremely tiny Fuzzy Foot and Shaggy Mane. These are not only fun to find but, are interesting photographic subjects. While exploring having a camera and or magnifying glass will enhance the details of each species for you.
Cooler weather and a few days of rain are perfect times to discover new mushrooms. They may be found growing on live trees, decaying logs, in meadows, along roadsides and trails. Look for them in the woods, near streams and brooks and also in your lawn and gardens. Foraging for mushrooms (looking for edible fungi) is both exciting and rewarding; but looking for
them without a qualified mycologist, is probably reckless and could even be a fatal experience. Many interesting edible mushrooms may be purchased at local grocery store or online. There may even be a local mycology club in your area, where the members participate in foraging for fungus. Mushrooms are a choice food for many wild critters, especially snails and slugs. Mice, chipmunks, squirrels,
deer, and bears in addition to numerous insects depend on mushrooms as a food source. Some of the most photogenic fungi which you may encounter include jelly fungi, puffballs, polypore, coral fungi, tooth fungi, boletes, stinkhorns and chanterelles. The portion of the mushroom which we see whether it is a cap, ball, fan, club, or coral shape is the fruiting body or reproductive part of a fungus. The rest of the fungus is underground, and is the vegetative body which is made up of multiple fine filaments called hyphae. Mushrooms are considered members of the plant family; differing from most plants because they do not produce chlorophyll. They rely instead on organic material for nutrition. Their nutrition is accomplished in three different ways which include saprophytes, parasites and mycorrhizae. Saprophytes live on dead organic matter of leaf litter, dung and dead wood or the dead tissue of trees. Parasites assault living animals or plants and Mycorrhizae have a symbiotic (mutually benefiting both)
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relationship with plants. The part of the mushroom which is seen above ground contains its reproductive parts or spores.
Polypores may be found on both living or dead trees and are probably the most often sought after by those who like to draw on them. It is known as Artist Fungus (Ganoderma applantatum). Another smaller polypore which resembles a horse’s hoof is sought by campers; known as Timber Polypore (Fomes formentarius). It is useful for starting a camp fire. Hemlock Varnish Shelf Polypore (Ganoderma tsugae) looks like it has been shellacked and has a glossy appearance. One of my favorites is Resinous Polypore (Ischnoderma resinosum) because it looks like it has large drops or dew or rain on it. But, don’t’ touch unless you want sticky fingers it is neither rain nor dew.
Dead Man’s Fingers (Xylaria polymorha) is an unusual fungus which pushes up from the ground or may be found on decayed wood. It is club shaped and the “fingers” appear in a group of two or three black to grayish colored digits. Coral fungi are very noticeable throughout the wood this time of year too. You may find a spindled-shape Yellow Coral (Clavulinopsis fusiformis) or a Yellow-Tan Coral (Ramaria aboetoma). And there are also species which are purple, pink and white. These fungi look like underwater sea treasures. Another favorite find and one of the prettiest fungi is definitely not edible and extremely poisonous. Its common name is Yellow Patches (Amanita flavoconia) and it prefers a habitat near Oak or Birch trees and may also be found under Hemlock trees. Another mushroom which can cause health issues is Alcohol Inky (Coprinus altramentarius). It prefers to grow in tall grass and wood debris or near buried wood. I learned it is edible, however if you eat it you should not drink any kind of alcohol within one to two days. If you do, within 30 minutes, you may experience flushing of your face and neck, tingling
of your fingers and toes, headache and nausea. These results are because the mushroom inactivates an enzyme that detoxifies alcohol in the body. I am also told that recovery is usually spontaneous within a few hours, Another interesting yet difficult to find when it is fruiting (showing its tiny greenish blue cup shape), but leaves behind a noticeable stain on decaying hardwood logs that is a curiosity. Its common name is Green Stain (Chlorociboria aeruginascens). The stain which it creates may appear that someone has used a greenish blue marker on a piece of wood. Actually
each minute cup shaped fruiting body of this fungus is probably smaller than your little fingernail. These cups may be found from June through November and although the cups are difficult to find the stain which it leaves on wood may be seen throughout the year.
Fungi are essential and exceedingly important in our lives particularly when we become aware of the role they play in our ecosystem. The decaying of wood, in which fungi breakdown the lignin and cellulose, returning astonishing levels of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is truly amazing.
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INDIAN LAKE — According to a report issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, on Sept. 2 at 8:52 p.m., Forest Ranger Lieutenant Kerr and Rangers Miller, Nally, and Snye responded to a report from Hamilton County for a missing hiker, last seen at Northern Frontier Camp at 2 p.m. The search continued unsuccessfully until 3:40 a.m.
According to the report, at 7:30 a.m., eight Rangers resumed searching along drainages, the Hudson River Gorge, and OK Slip Falls. At 10:10 a.m., while searching via kayak, Ranger Scott located the 64-year-old from Massachusetts at Elephant Rock, in good health.
According to the report, Ranger Scott provided a personal floatation device and transported the subject by raft to North River, where he was transported back to the Northern Frontier Club and reunited with his camping group. Resources were clear at 3 p.m.
On Sept. 3 at 2:30 p.m., five NYS DEC Forest Rangers responded to a call for a hiker with a possible broken ankle on the OK Slip Falls trail. Rangers reached the 47-year-old from Niskayuna and stabilized and splinted their lower leg. Rangers and Indian Lake Fire Department volunteers used a wheeled litter to bring the subject to an Indian Lake ambulance. Resources were clear at 5 p.m.
According to a report issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, on Aug. 31 at 8:04 p.m., Forest Ranger Temple and the New York State Police responded to a report of a camper at Limekiln Lake Campground shooting at a bear. Ranger Temple spoke to campground staff and other visitors and determined a camper tried unsuccessfully to scare off a bear eating food from a container. When the airhorn failed to convince the bear to move, the camper fired a gun in the bear’s direction. There is no indication the bear was struck. Tickets were issued to the 75-year-old camper from Cuyler for possessing and discharging a firearm in a campground. The camper was also evicted from the campground. Resources were clear at 1:30 a.m.
In Long Lake/ Blue Mountain Lake: In the autumn of 1975, the pastor of the Long Lake Wesleyan Church, Rev. Robert Bruso, renewed his challenge he made the previous year which went unfulfilled-if the congregation can get 100 people to attend 10 a.m. on Sunday Rally Day he will eat his evening meal the following Monday on the peak of the church’s roof!
In Lake Pleasant/Speculator: It was reported during the autumn of 1975 in the Hamilton County News that Acting Postmaster in Speculator, John Fredette, said,” Our Post Office and others in nearby communities are joining in a new nationwide program to improve mail services.”
The U.S. Postal Service had introduced a consumer service card which would have made it easier for the patron and other postal customers to let the post office know if deliveries are late, a postal employee had not been courteous, or any other problems are experienced with the mail service.
Mr. Fredette said that this service program takes the red tape out of filing complaints and getting action.
The system, according to the Speculator Postmaster at the time, consists of two postal cards with carbon in between. One copy went to the postmaster so work can begin immediately on the complaint. The other copy went to Postal Service Headquarters in Washington for analysis. The
• Youth Recreation –Martz mentioned waiting on the report between Arietta and Lake Pleasant. O’Connell has asked Laura O’Brian about the ski program for the coming year.
Resolution #103
Motion to pay Bills: Abstract #33 dated 08/28/2023, #2968-2973 in the amount of $33,525.42. Abstract #34 dated 08/31/2023, #2974-2991 in the amount of $16,409.74.
Offered by: Martz
2nd by: McGovern
• September 16th will be the Annual Vicki Hoover Memorial Jeep ride to raise funds for the scholarship account to send students to trade schools.
• Braunius asked about the Adirondog culvert and Bain explained that Smullen’s office has all of the information and is trying to expedite the approval process.
• O’Connell announced that the Apple Fest will be the 23rd of September. Please attend, it is a wonderful fundraiser for several groups.
the state voter database more than once. Please call the Sherriff if they come to your door.
service, by getting information in the community itself as well as nationally, an spot problem areas and trends and take action to correct them.
Mr. Fredette said that whether it was a complaint or compliment, you would ask your post office for a new consumer service card.
• In the autumn of 1975
Mrs. Theresa Larvarnway of Speculator was the holder of a winning ticket in the New York State Lottery drawing. In checking her ticket she found that she had the last five numbers of the number drawn which entitled her $1,000.
The lucky ticket was purchased at Charles Johns Store in Speculator.
Discussion: O’Connell asked about the MVP bill with double copies. Smith explained that the double was due to an original and one that was scanned and sent up to billing. Copy usually gets removed before bills are signed but wasn’t this time.
Crystal Clean crusher cleaning was explained as a parts washer for the shop.
Tax on youth recreation end of year party will get eaten.
O’Connell asked what NYP class is that Barbara Tracy is going to, Smith replied that it is a Planning board class. Adopted unanimously.
ROUND TABLE
• Braunius mentioned that Route 30 is dangerous, and he will call DOT. He will also look into the light out on Oxbow Road.
• Martz mentioned that she and Bain attended Adirondog Suits and Treats grand opening.
• Wednesday, October 11 at 3 p.m. will be the adopt a highway event sponsored by the Lake Pleasant Library.
• Bain read a message from the board of elections about false people going door to door impersonating County Board of Elections staff. They are confronting voters regarding their registration status and accusing voters of committing a crime because they appear in
• Bain mentioned that in the wake of Bill Dievendorf’s passing his replacement does not do commercial units only residential. LaVarnway called RMB about doing the work. If they take the work on, they will service all the systems. Bain has not contacted homeowners and doesn’t plan to until we hear back from RMB. Bain asked LaVarnway to check on the old system that was replaced to see if it is at the garage or if Bill took home to do rebuild as planned. Bain mentioned that Bill was generous with billing the town.
ON A MOTION BY: Don Braunius 2ND by: Martz
To Adjourn @ 8:11 P.M. All in Favor
Respectfully submitted, Stephanie Smith, Town Clerk
Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Every Tuesday. 7 p.m. Geiger building on 12 Pavilion Rd., Long Lake. (across from post office).
Wednesday, October 4
Swim Bus. Departs from St Henry’s Church in Long Lake at 10:30 a.m. returns approximately 12:45 p.m. If interested in riding email Yvette at londmy@yahoo.com.
Piseco Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary meeting. 7 p.m. Piseco Community Hall.
Thursday, October 5
Drop In Tech Hour at the Indian Lake Public Library. We are starting an informal, drop-in program at the library to help patrons with technology questions. Thursdays anytime between 1 and 2 p.m. Staff will work with you to help you solve your technology problem. If we don’t know the answer, we will try to find it with you. Call us at 518-648-5444 or stop by the library at 113 Pelon Rd.
Knitting Group. 3-5 p.m. every Thursday at the CVW Long Lake Public Library, 1195 Main St, Long Lake.
Saturday, October 7
Adirondack Kids Day in Inlet. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arrowhead Park, 160 State Route 28, Inlet. Free admission and parking. Join the creators of The Adirondack Kids and their friends for a fun-filled day of free family activities and events! Featuring – French Louie’s Fishing Derby and the Children’s Authors and Illustrators Fair Stop at the Kiwanis Information Booth located at the Chambers Commons for a schedule of events and a FREE goody bag (while supplies last). You can also sign up for the fishing derby at this location. List of the day’s events can be found at www. adirondackkidsday.com Sponsored by Kiwanis of the Central Adirondacks
Harvest Craft Fair. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Harvest Craft Fair will be held at the Town Hall, 1204 Main St., sponsored by the Town of Long Lake. As the mountains turn to fire with the colors of fall let’s celebrate the changing of the seasons with the annual Harvest Craft Fair. Vendors will be selling handmade crafts at the Long Lake Town Hall! Call 518-624-3077 for more information or check out www.mylonglake.com
Please see CALENDAR, Page 14
Long Lake artists were invited to paint a subject of their choice, which included, but was not limited to landscapes, local views, wildlife, abstract or artistic choice. The original artwork will be displayed in the community at various locations for residents and visitors to find while out recreating, sightseeing, hiking, walking, or biking. This will be a unique and surprising way discover art in nature where people would least expect it, bringing the art to the people.
The immediate accessibility to the great outdoors is what sets our Adirondack communities apart, and by moving art into nature the exhibition will offer an unexpected perspective and connect man-made art to natural features in the environment.
In the fall of 2023, the paintings can be seen at the Mt. Sabattis Recreation Area, the Long Lake Town Beach, the Long Lake Transfer Station, the Long Lake Medical
This painting by Jen Signell is one of 11 paintings by Long Lake artists that are on display at various outdoor locations including the Mt. Sabattis Recreation Area, the Long Lake Town Beach, the Long Lake Transfer Station, the Long Lake Medical Center, the Nature Trail, the Long Lake Cemetery, Shaw Pond, the Buttercup, the Long Lake Bridge Overlook and the Long Lake Town Hall.
Center, the Nature Trail, the Long Lake Cemetery, Shaw Pond, the Buttercup, the Long Lake Bridge Overlook and the Long Lake Town Hall. The paintings will be out through much of October, then stored for the winter and put back on display in the spring of 2024.
Invited artists include Debbie Austin, Cindy Black, Matt Burnett, Melissa Burnett, Richard Chandler, Nancy Halter, Barbara Keough, Long
Lake Central School Students, Sally Neenan, Jennifer Signell and Louisa Wright.
Maps of the tour will be available at the Long Lake Town Office Building 1130 Deerland Road in the 24 hour brochure room.
The Town of Long Lake received funds for this project through the Statewide community Regrants Program administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for Arts.
LPSA from page 1
Throughout the summer, LPSA volunteers collect water samples from our lakes, which are sent to a laboratory for analysis of the chemistry of our lake water, and to identify any changes in the health of our lakes. Additionally, LPSA volunteers paddle the shorelines of local lakes to watch for any signs of new invasive plants in our lakes. If any invasive plants are discovered, remedial action will be taken to try to eliminate the invasive species before it becomes firmly established in any of the local lakes.
Each year, LPSA collaborates with Lake Pleasant Central School to sponsor a student research and presentation contest and a field trip to educate the students on lake ecology topics. This year, the students learned about lake health and ecology from a field trip to the Lake George Floating Classroom, a large pontoon boat on Lake George.
More information about LPSA is available on their website, at LPSA-NY.org. Visitors to the website can join the organization, make a donation, or learn about invasive species that pose threats to the health of our lakes.
Tom Rippere is the Editor of the LPSA Newsletter.
Calendar from page 12
Octo-Bear-Fest. Hoss’s Country Corner. 10 a.m. The OctoBEAR-Fest will be held at Hoss’s Country Corner. Craft Fair to benefit cancer charity - Vendors and activities to be announced. Contact 518-624-2481 for more information or check out www. hossscountrycorner.com
Food Pantry. Downstairs of Wesleyan Church, Long Lake. 9 a.m. to noon or call 518-6242311 to visit during the week.
Sunday, October 8
Stained Glass Class. 9 a.m. Geiger Arena, Long Lake. Join Mary Pokrentowski as she leads a stained glass class. In this beginners’ stained-glass class, you will create a large stained glass sunflower for hanging in a window. The class is $25 per person. Sign up by emailing Mary at pokrentowski@aol.com with the subject line “LL Sunflower Class.”
WELLS — The Wells Central School Board of Education held a regular Business Meeting on September 20, 2023.
The following are draft minutes of the meeting as provided by Wells Central School District: Wells Central School Board of Education
• The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
• Those present were Kenneth Hoffman, President; Ben Dwyer, Vice President; Dorman Reese, Board Member; William Stuart, Board Member; Lee Welch, Board Member; Thomas D. Sincavage, Superintendent; Jeremy J. Siddon, Building Principal; Rachelle Dwyer, District Clerk; Steve Welch, Head Custodian; and Dee Parker.
• Mr. Steve Welch, gave the Board a Buildings and Grounds Tour.
Some of the items that were discussed were the new entryway soffits, HVAC updates, the sports fields, the seal coating and painting of the parking lot.
Mr. Welch was very pleased with all of the work his team, Sheri Babcock, Joanne Robinson, and Mandy Peters, was able to complete over the Summer.
The Board thanked Mr. Welch and his team for the wonderful job that they do in taking pride and care of the building.
• During the Superintendent’s Report Mr. Thomas Sincavage told the Board that the district had a great opening to school.
• Our current enrollment stands at 137.
• There are several special needs that are to be discussed in the Executive session.
• This year’s Open House went well.
• He discussed the upcom-
ing Capital project, the district’s financial plan, and the timeline of the mascot change with the parents.
• Mr. Sincavage discussed the 2022-23 Fund Balance which is higher than last month’s projections and will help the district pay for the upcoming Capital project. He then reviewed the projected savings over the next two years and the financial impact of any borrowing for the Capital project.
• Mr. Sincavage has also discussed the AIA agreement between the district and the Architects and will have an updated agreement for the Board to approve next month.
• Mr. Sincavage requested feedback from the Board on the timeline for the School Name/Mascot. He noted the Board could take up to two years to decide.
Board member Lee Welch voiced his concerns over not having any symbol/identity for the students since the Indians had already been removed from the uniforms.
The Board agreed that they don’t need the full two years to decide. The district intends to get a school name chosen in the Fall and they will work on the logo in the Spring with hopes to have something in place by Fall of 2024.
• During the Principal’s Report Mr. Jeremy Siddon discussed academics first.
• The district started off with a great opening day. It was nice to see students back and learning.
• He witnessed the 3rd grade classroom using the microscopes and the high school Home and Careers class working on cutting skills.
• He noted that the Elementary teachers are already planning their Fall field trips and learning outside the classroom is an integral part of education.
• The new math program 1st in Math is already being utilized and students are receiving awards for reaching levels of achievement.
• Mr. Siddon also met with Ms. Davis, Mrs. Saltis, and Ms. Klueg regarding their Summer professional development hours and the curriculums they worked on.
Ms. Davis created a new film studies class, Mrs. Saltis created a new forensic science class, and Ms. Klueg worked in a new IAAP music pathway program for students.
• On the sports side the district was able to field a Girls Varsity Soccer team and a coed Modified Soccer team. Unfortunately there were not
enough boys interested to field a Boys Varsity Soccer team. He has submitted a formal letter to Indian Lake requesting a Fall and Spring sports merger if we don’t have enough players to field a team in the future.
Unfortunately Northville Central School is not interested in a merger due to the fact that if they agreed that would push them up into a Class C division school.
• Mr. Siddon then discussed with the Board the updated Athlete of the Year criteria. His goal is to make the choice black and white and not subjective to opinions.
• The Board approved the following Consent Action Items:
1. Approval of the August 16, 2023 Minutes
2. July Treasurer’s Report
3. July Warrant 1-31,
2023: General Fund$223,310.28, Federal Fund$0.00, School Lunch Account - $0.00, and T and A - $0.00
4. August Treasurer’s Report
5. August Warrant 1-31, 2023: General Fund$143,441.54, Federal Fund$0.00, School Lunch Account - $76.32, and T and A - $0.00
5. Revenue Status Report
6. Appropriation Status Report
7. Shared Service Agreement: accepted the recommendations of the Superintendent to accept the Shared Services Agreement for Special Education Services between Lake Pleasant Central School and Wells Central School. On a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by Ben Dwyer, and carried 5-0.
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE
Blue Mountain Lake United Methodist Church — Closed until Spring. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church Sunday Mass 11 am — Rev. Philip T. Allen. 648-5422.
Church of the Transfiguration (Episcopal) — Holy Eucharist –Sunday, 10 am, June-Sept. The Rev. Dr. Chip Lee, Priest-In-Charge
INDIAN LAKE
Celestial Drum Tendai Buddhist
Sangha — Monday 6:30 pm, Meditation Service, teaching, discussion and instruction; 6393 Route 30/28 (West Main St), Indian Lake. 518-648-6494. www.adirondacktendai.org/
Church of the Transfiguration Episcopal — Sunday 10 AM Service; Holy Eucharist. Rev. “Chip” Lee, Priest-InCharge. Open June through September.
First Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:45; Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am; Teen Group Sunday 6pm; AWANA Club Monday 6 pm; Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7pm; 518-648-5015
The Church on the Hill — Sunday School, 9:15 am; Sunday Fellowship, 10:30 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am; Mid-Week Prayer Meeting, 7 pm Wednesdays — Pastor Daniel Mayner. 648-5744
Indian Lake United Methodist Church — Worship at 9:15 am. every Sunday. For further information call (518) 6648-5302.
St. Mary’s RC Church — Sunday Mass 9 am
INLET
Inlet Community Church — Sunday
Bible School 9 am; Sunday Worship 10:15 am; Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 6 pm; Youth Group call 3572291 — Rev. Don Speedy.
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church — Sunday Mass 8 am until Memorial Day; Rev. Howard Venette. 315-357-2811.
JOHNSBURG
American Baptist Parish of North Creek & Minerva — First Baptist Church of North Creek. Worship services at 9:00 am. — Rev. Trudy Pettibone, Pastor. 518-251-2031
United Methodist Church – Worship and Sunday School, 10:30 am — Rev. Cheryl Kilmartin.
LAKE PLEASANT
Mountain Community United Methodist Church — Sunday Service and Sunday School 10: 30 am – November 1 through April 30. 518-548-7811
Church, 2567 NYS Rt. 8 — Anticipated Mass Schedule: Saturday 5 pm;
Sunday 8 am; Daily Mass on Tuesday and Friday 8:30am; Confessions by appointment — Father Sony Pulickal
LONG LAKE
Calvary United Methodist Church
Sunday Service 11 am — Pastor Nina Dickinson. (518) 6648-5302.
St. Henry’s Catholic Church —
Saturday Mass, 4pm; Sunday Mass
11am. Confessions 3pm. — Father James Teti 582-3671.
Long Lake Wesleyan Church —
Sunday Service 11am. Pastor John Gocke (518) 624-2411
MINERVA
American Baptist Parish of North Creek & Minerva — Corner of Rt. 28 and A.P. Morse Memorial Highway. Sunday Worship services at 10 am — Rev. E. Paul Miller, Pastor. 518-648-9315
NEWCOMB
Adirondack Bible Fellowship — Sunday Service 9am. Pastor Andy McCutcheon (518) 400-3583.
St. Therese’s Catholic Church — No Saturday Mass; Sunday Mass
9am. Confessions at 8:30 Sun prior to Mass. Father James Teti 582-3671.
NORTH CREEK
American Baptist Parish of North Creek & Minerva — Sunday Worship
May, July, and September at 9 am, November, January, and March at 10 am (in North Creek); February, April, June, August, October, and December at 10 am (in Minerva). Special services will be rotated. Rev. Trudy U. Pettibone. Call 251-2031.
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church — Holy Eucharist, Sundays 9 am. Call 494-3314.
North Creek United Methodist Church, Main St. — Worship & Sunday School, 9 am; Bible Study, 4:30-6 pm Thursdays—Rev. Diane Marquit. Call 251-2736.
NORTHVILLE
Baptist Church of Northville — Sunday Services: Sunday School at 8:45am. Worship at 10am and at 6pm.
Jr. High 6pm. Sr. High 8pm both at BCON Corner. Mondays: Bible Club
(K-5th) 2:45pm. Thursdays: Prayer and Praise 7pm. Choir Practice 8pm.
(Youth Choir practices are most Sundays after the morning services)
First United Methodist — Sunday Worship with children’s time, 11 am. Choir Practice, Thursdays at 3 pm.
Wednesday 2pm. – Pastor Jun Segura Northville United Presbyterian Church, PCUSA — Sunday worship services are at 10:00 a.m. at our Reed Street sanctuary, Northville. Then from the first Sunday in July through Labor Day, services are instead held at 10:00 a.m. at our Batchellerville sanctuary on South Shore Road, Edinburg. Office ph: 518-863-4151.
OLD FORGE
Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church — Pastor Lee Vance – 3693475. Sunday Worship Service 10 am. St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church — Saturday Mass 4 pm; Sunday Mass 10 am; Confessions: Saturday 4-4:30 pm. Rev. Shane M. Lynch. 315-369-3554.
PISECO
Adirondack Bible Chapel — Pastor Stephen Caldwell. Sunday worship service at 9:30 am with nursery and children’s Sunday school. Communion service on the 2nd Sunday evening of the month at 7 pm. Office #518-548-4405 Please visit www. Adirondackbiblechapel.com for more information on Bible studies, youth activities, and the Ministry Center.
RAQUETTE LAKE
Raquette Lake Chapel – Non-Denominational Services will be held each Sunday at 9:30 am July 3rd through September 4th.
SPECULATOR
Mountain Community United Methodist Church — Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:30am – May 1 through October 31. – 518-548-7811 North Country Bible Fellowship
9:30 am Sunday Worship with infant/toddler nursery and children’s Sunday School. Fridays: Clothing Closet 3:30-5:30 p.m. and food pantry 3:30-5:30 p.m. Church office 518548-5777. Pastor Nate Towers. www. ncbfellowship.com
St. Ann’s & St. James Rectory — Rt. 8; 548-6275.
WELLS
St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 1303 NYS Rt. 30 — Anticipated Mass Schedule: Sunday 10 am; Daily Mass on Thursday 8:30am; Confessions by appointment — Father Sony Pulickal United Methodist Church, 1372 US Rt 30 — Sunday Worship, 9 am — Worship leader Steve Page, call 518548-3491 or cell 518-224-6703
Wells from page 15
• The Wells Central School Board of Education approved the REVISED 2023/2024 Tax Rate as follows:
Arietta: 8.534889
Hope: 12.192699
Lake Pleasant: 10.942166
Wells: 12.192699
On a motion made by Ben Dwyer, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5-0. The tax rate revision was caused due to a $20 million increase in the Final State Land Values for the Town of Arietta which lowered the rates for all of the townships in Hamilton County.
• Under New Business the Wells Central School Board of Education approved the fire inspection reports for the main building and the bus garage effective October 1, 2023 as presented. On a motion made by Lee Welch, seconded by Dorman Reese, and carried 5-0.
• The Wells Central School Board of Education authorized an increase in the 2022-23 General Fund Budget in the amount of $667,437.01 for the purpose of funding the recently voter approved Capital Project in May 2023. The source of funds will be excess Assigned Fund Balance and the Capital Reserve in the amount of $667,437.01. Account 9950.900-003- Interfund Transfer to Capital Fund. On a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5-0.
• There were no comments during Public Comment.
• The Wells Central School Board of Education recessed to Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. for the purpose of discussing specific personnel matters and/or negotiations. On a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by Ben Dwyer, and carried 5-0.
• The Wells Central School Board of Education returned to Open Session at 8:00 p.m. On a motion made by Lee Welch, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5-0.
St. Hubert’s Of The Lakes Episcopal Church — Holy Eucharist, Sunday 10:30 am. Bible study, Thursdays 4 pm. All are welcome. Call 548-8030 for info. Pastor Rev. Robert H. Limpert St. James Major Roman Catholic
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• The WCS Board of Education approved the addition of Rosemarie Reo as uncertified teacher/ cafeteria sub, and Thomas Fraumane as sub bus driver, pending fingerprint clearance and certification, Aubrey Sanders III as sub bus driver, pending fingerprint clearance and certification, to the 2023/2024 List of Substitutes on a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by William Stuart, carried 5-0.
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• The Wells Central School Board of Education appointed Rob Johnson to a 6 month probationary position as Bus Driver effective September 21, 2023 on a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by Ben Dwyer, and carried 5-0.
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• The Wells Central School Board of Education appointed Juan Guzman-Martinez to a 6 month probationary position as Bus Driver effective October 5, 2023 on a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by Ben Dwyer, and carried 5-0.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. on a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by Lee Welch, and carried 5-0.
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Adirondack Stories, Historical Sketches and “Adirondack Stories II, 101 More Historical Sketches” are a collection of 251 illustrated panels written by Marty Podskoch and illustrated by Sam Glanzman. The illustrated panels contain Adirondack guides, hunters, hermits, hotels, writers, artists, explorers, lumbering, tanneries, railroads, sports etc. The 8.5 x 11 books are available in Charley Johns, Speculator; Adirondack Country Store, Northville; Northville Five & Dime Store; Fuller’s Corner Store and Café 72 Northville Road Edinburg; Broadalbin Christian Bookstore; Wild Life Sports Museum 3747 Rt. 30, Broadalbin; and Hoss’s, Long Lake, Wells Edge Country Store, 1488 Rt. 30, Wells or by mail at: Podskoch Press, 43 O’Neill Lane, East Hampton, CT 06424 (860)267-2442 podskoch@comcast.net https://martinpodskoch.com The Adk Vol. I is $20 plus $4 shipping and add NYS sales tax. It can be personally autographed. Sorry the book Adk Stories Vol. II is OUT OF PRINT.
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Sacandaga Marine LLC
UNDER SECTION 203 OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
LAW. 1. The name of the limited liability company is: Sacandaga Marine LLC. 2. The county within the state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Fulton County. 3. The limited liability company shall continue indefinitely until dissolution by mutual agreement of all members. 4. The Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as the agent of the limited liability company upon which process against it
may be served. The post office address which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is 26 Woodward Avenue, Warrensburg, NY 12885. 5. The purpose of the business of the limited liability company is to engage in any business or any other lawful purpose, act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized.
6. The effective date of the Articles of Organization shall be the date of filing with the Secretary of State of the State of New York. 7. The limited lia-
bility company is to be managed by one or more of its members.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF these Articles of Organization have been subscribed to the 17th day of August, 2023, by the undersigned, who affirm that the statements made herein are true under the penalties of perjury.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - A public hearing on the Indian Lake Fire District #2 Proposed Budget for January 1, 2024-December 31, 2024 Year has been scheduled for Tuesday October 17, 2023.
The Hearing will be held at the Blue Mountain Lake Fire Hall on Route 28 Blue Mt Lake NY commencing at 7:00 PM. At such time and place, all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same. A copy of the proposed budget is available at the office of fire district #2 where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours.
By order of: Gail Carmichael, Secretary Indian Lake Fire District #2 PO Box 207 Blue Mt Lake, NY 12812 09/27/2023, 10/4/2023 and 10/1112023
LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Town of Long Lake, NY is seeking a qualified planning consultant or planning team to provide the Town with a Comprehensive Plan Update. This update will focus on immediate and long-range protection, enhancement, growth, and development.
Proposal documents by mail or electronically and/or more information is available from Supervisor Clay J. Arsenault’s office: supervisor@mylonglake. com and (518)624-3001 ext 119.
All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled “Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal” and delivered to the Town Clerk at the Town Office Building, 1130 Deerland Road, PO Box 42, Long Lake NY 12847 by 12:00 PM, Friday, November 17th, 2023 at which time they will be opened and referred to Committee.
The Committee’s recommendation will be presented to the Town Board at the November 29th, 2023 Town Board meeting held at 7:00 PM at the Long Lake Town Hall.
The right is reserved to waive any informalities in the Proposal and to reject any or all Proposals.
LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 26,
2023 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Bids may also be submitted via the internet using www.bidx.com.
A certified cashier’s check payable to the NYSDOT for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, form CONR 391, representing 5% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-planholder. Amendments may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list.
NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons. Contact with non-designated persons or other involved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Robert Kitchen (518)457-2124.
Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to D/M/ WBE’s and SDVOBs.
The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federallyassisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertise-
ment, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/ handicap and income status in consideration for an award.
Please call (518)457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting.
Region 02: New York State Department of Transportation 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY, 13501
D265084, PIN 280647, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida Cos., REGIONAL WHERE AND WHEN 2024 & 2025, Various Locations., Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $200,000.00), Goals:
MBE: 5.00%, WBE: 10.00%, SDVOB: 0.00%
LEGAL NOTICE
The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Long Lake fire District #1 will hold its’ Annual Budget Hearing on October 18th, 2023 Commencing at 6:00-6:30 p.m. at the Fire Station located at 111 South Hill Road, in Long Lake, NY. The Commissioners Regular meeting will commence as early as 6:30 p.m., but no later than 7:00 p.m. also on October 18, 2023
A copy of the proposed budget will be available at the hearing and at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Long Lake where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours.
Anthony Clark, Secretary /Treasurer Long Lake Fire District #1
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF ARIETTA
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Arietta Town Board will hold the October regular Town Board meeting on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm at the Piseco Common School, 1722 State Route 8, Piseco, NY, at which time the annual budget process will begin.
By Order of the Town Board
Laura Morehouse Town Clerk, Town of Arietta
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF ARIETTA
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Arietta Town Board will hold two special Town Board meetings on October 10 and October 23, 2023, as well as the regular Town Board meet-
ing on October 16, 2023, for the purpose of budget workshops and any other Town business at 5:00 pm on each of the three designated dates at the Piseco Common School, 1722 State Route 8, Piseco, NY.
By Order of the Town Board Laura Morehouse Town Clerk, Town of Arietta NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a license, number 2239150 for beer, cider, and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, cider, and wine at retail in a Deli, Sandwich Shop under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 8590 Newcomb Rd. #5, Long Lake, NY 12847, Hamilton County for on premises consumption. LL Beers Llc dba Brookside Hops and Hoagies.
NOTICE OF FORMATION BRICK & BARLEY SPORTS PUB LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/05/2023. Office loc: Fulton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Matthew Capano, 39 N. Main. Street, Gloversville, NY 12078. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION C & S WOODEN HOME DECOR, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/22/2023. Office loc: Fulton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 2673 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION CAPANO RENTALS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/05/2023. Office loc: Fulton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Matthew Capano, 101 Kingsboro Ave, Gloversville, NY 12078. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION CORNERSTONE LANDSCAPE DESIGN LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/12/2023. Office loc: Fulton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE - NORTHVILLE, 151 NORTH MAIN STREET, NORTHVILLE, NY 12134. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION
DYNAMIC DISTRIBUTION
GROUP LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/17/2023. Office loc: Fulton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Nick Garg, 117-20 Queens Blvd, 2nd Floor, Forest Hills, NY 11375.
Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION
FOCUS FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/20/2023. Office loc: Fulton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 14 N William Street, Johnstown, NY 12095.
Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION
HUDNEY PROPERTIES LLC
Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 9/6/2023. Off. Loc. : Hamilton Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to the LLC, 712 Cedar Hill Road, Ambler, PA 19002, USA.
Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.
NOTICE OF FORMATION
JAMES LAWSON INSPECTION AND ESTIMATION LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/19/23. Office in Fulton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 134 White Birch Rd., Northville, NY 12134, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION
JBROCK SERVICES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/19/2023. Office loc: Fulton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: JBROCK SERVICES, LLC, 64 Washington ST, GLOVERSVILLE, NY 12078.
Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION
Kevin Johnston Golf LLC.
Filed 6/20/23. Office: Fulton Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 2262 State Hwy 29a, Gloversville, NY 10577. Registered Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave , Ste 202, Bklyn, NY 11228.
Purpose: General.
NOTICE OF FORMATION
Krempa Home Concierge LLC filed w/ SSNY 9/7/23. Off. in Fulton Co. Process served to SSNY - desig. as agt. of LLC & mailed to the LLC, 804 S William St, Johnstown, NY 12095. Any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION of Donkey Duck Farm LLC.
Office Location: Fulton County N.Y. Articles of Organization
Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on September 7, 2017. SSNY is designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and SNNY shall mail process to Donkey Duck Farm LLC located at 877 14th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.
NOTICE OF FORMATION of HICKS FAMILY CAMP, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 09/11/2023. Office location: Hamilton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 470 Coach Rd, Satellite Beach, FL 32937. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
(LLC). Name: Boulder East LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/12/2023. Office location: Fulton County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to: the LLC c/o Derek Brown 10 Duncan Lane, Johnstown, New York 12095. Purpose: for all legal purposes.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
(LLC). Name: Atlantis Venture Management, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 22, 2023. Office location: Fulton County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to: Atlantis Venture Management, LLC, c/o William J. Stock, 111 N. Market Street., Johnstown, New York 12095. Purpose: for all legal purposes.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
(LLC). The name of the LLC is Bigtine Ranch, LLC. The filing date of the Articles of Organization is August 29, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Fulton County.
The Secretary of State is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is 1508 State Highway 67, Johnstown, New York 12095.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
(LLC). The name of the LLC is Frasiers Never Done, LLC.
The filing date of the Articles of Organization is August 28, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Fulton County. The Secretary of State is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is 1508 State Highway 67, Johnstown, New York 12095.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The name of the limited liability company is HIPSTER SERVICES LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on August 27, 2013.The office of the Company is to be located in Fulton County. The Secretary
of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is 33 Prospect Ave, Gloversville, NY 12078. The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION of SACANDAGA LAKE CAMPGROUND, LLC
Office Location: Fulton County N.Y. Articles of Organization. Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 26, 2016. SSNY is designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and SNNY shall mail process to SACANDAGA LAKE CAMPGROUND, LLC located at 61 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 158, Gloversville, NY 12078.
NOTICE OF FORMATION of The Girls Camp, LLC (the “LLC”). Arts. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on September 6, 2023. Office Location: Fulton County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy to: Heidi A. Bachor, 311 Ashokan Road, Kingston, NY 12401. Purpose: any lawful activity.
NOTICE OF FORMATION Red House PB, LLC filed Articles of Organization with NYS on 8/7/2023. (1) Its principal office is in Hamilton County, NY.
(2) The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process will be mailed to the LLC, PO Box 417, Long Lake, NY 12847. (3) Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION
THEE OLE CITY HALL EATS & SWEETS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/05/2023. Office loc: Fulton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Matthew Capano, 144 N Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION V & FAMILY REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 8/24/23, Fulton Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to Zenbusiness Inc. 41 State St #112 Albany, NY 12207 General Purpose
NOTICE OF FORMATION WALLY WORKS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/18/2023. Office loc: Fulton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: MICHELLE WALLACE, 235 MCQUEEN RD, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
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