Age: 65. Birthplace: Newark, NJ. Residence: Chestertown Accomplishments: Earned master’s degree in public health, started an educational nonprofit in Hartford, CT (still running today), and instituted the “ididaride!” Adirondack bike … [Read more...] about Brief Bio: Deb Zack
Brief Bio: Melissa Otis
Birthplace: Elizabethtown. Residence: Westport. Occupation: Historian and educator. She also substitute- teaches at local schools. Recently joined the board of the Adirondack History Museum. Accomplishments: “Raising my wonderful daughter … [Read more...] about Brief Bio: Melissa Otis
Brief Bio: Tyler Socash
Age: 31. Raised in:Old Forge. Current residence: Keene. Occupation: Outdoor skills coordinator at the Adirondack Mountain Club; formerly a dockhand for seven years at Clark’s Marina in Eagle Bay. Accomplishments: “Becoming a Forty-Sixer … [Read more...] about Brief Bio: Tyler Socash
Brief Bio: John Dimon
Age: 61. Birthplace: Cortland. Residence: Saranac Lake. Occupation: Owner of the bicycle shop Human Power Planet Earth in Saranac Lake. Accomplishments: Competed in biathlon, cycling, motocross, Nordic skiing, and ice and inline speed … [Read more...] about Brief Bio: John Dimon
Man makes ‘Minne-Ha-Ha’ model
LAKE GEORGE -- The Minne-Ha-Ha might need to change its name to the Maxi-Ha-Ha. Bill Dow, president of the Lake George Steamboat Co., got a surprise visit last week from a fan of the paddlewheeler who came with an unexpected tribute in tow. “He … [Read more...] about Man makes ‘Minne-Ha-Ha’ model
Couple Collects Garnet To Make Jewelry
JOHNSBURG -- After decades of collecting garnet that is mined about a mile away from their house, Judy and Joe Brown have enough to make jewelry with the gems for years. The Browns, who bonded over collecting garnet, have seen their business, … [Read more...] about Couple Collects Garnet To Make Jewelry