There were some conspiracy theories among blog and social-media commenters when crowds of young people assumed to be college students showed up at the public hearings to discuss the classification of Forest Preserve land at Boreas Ponds. The (false) … [Read more...] about Brendan Wiltse: Champion for wilderness, known for motivating young activists
The joys and challenges of teaching in a small school district
Deborah Andersen has taught generations of third graders in Bolton Landing, including the parents of her students, most of her nieces and nephews, and her own children, Andrea and Michael. Hers is an important role in this Adirondack community. … [Read more...] about The joys and challenges of teaching in a small school district
Ruth Kuhfahl: A friend to many, known for her trail work ethic
By Tracy Ormsbee During an afternoon lunch in March at the Adirondack Mountain Coffee Café in Upper Jay with Ruth Kuhfahl, there is hardly a face in the place she doesn’t recognize, though, she tells me, at 95 she often has to say to some, “Now, … [Read more...] about Ruth Kuhfahl: A friend to many, known for her trail work ethic
Ellen Maroun: Advocate for Tupper Lake
By Tracy Ormsbee Tupper Lake has a real champion in Ellen Maroun. When the longtime community activist looks around the town of almost 6,000, she sees only promise: businesses moving into the downtown; two new craft breweries; a new arts … [Read more...] about Ellen Maroun: Advocate for Tupper Lake
Joe Kahn: A lifetime of learning, love of the outdoors
Joe Kahn doesn’t do much sitting around. So a recent injury—a detached quadriceps that required an operation and ongoing physical therapy—meant some rearranging of his home in Au Sable Forks to relocate his art and music studio so he can continue … [Read more...] about Joe Kahn: A lifetime of learning, love of the outdoors
Parade of boats a fitting tribute for Peter Hornbeck
A parade of boat-topped cars traveled from Blue Mountain Lake to Indian Lake and North Creek Wednesday, Dec. 30, before reaching Newcomb Overlook Park in an outpouring of admiration for boatbuilder Pete Hornbeck, who died Saturday. His family: … [Read more...] about Parade of boats a fitting tribute for Peter Hornbeck