The Senate’s version of the Farm Bill Slashes $4.1 Billion in Food Stamps For Veterans, Seniors, and Food Insecure Families.. Gillibrand is speaking out....
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New Grant Money Available for First Time Homebuyers
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A Fund for First time home buyers in the Adirondacks could pay as much as $40,000 towards your down payment..
No Border Fees Amendment Gets Unanimous Approval in Committee
The House Appropriations Committee today unanimously passed an amendment introduced by Congressman Bill Owens that would halt the proposed study of a “border fee.” Owens introduced the amendment as part of the mark-up for the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill.
History Matters – Quilting in the Adirondacks
Historic Saranac Lake announced that the last of its four “History Matters” discussions in May will feature the topic of quilting in the Adirondacks. The talk is hosted in conjunction with the Lake Placid North Elba Historical Society. Hallie E.
Tupper Residents Reject Proposed School Budget
685 voted against the budget, 512 voted in favor of the budget which means the school board will have to go back to the drawing board.
Monthly Archives: July 2012
SPINY WATER FLEA INVADES LAKE CHAMPLAIN
LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES TASK FORCE RELEASES WATER FLEA SPREAD PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS The Lake Champlain Basin Aquatic Invasive Species Rapid Response Task Force today released seven recommendations to slow the spread of spiny water flea into Lake Champlain. The Task Force identifies preventing the flow of excess waters from the Glens Falls...
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OWENS – “CHINA NOT PLAYING FAIR”
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens renewed his call today for the House to pass legislation forcing China to play by the rules of fair trade to help the American private sector create jobs. Owens’ call comes on the heels of a report by the Wall Street Journal this week that detailed the People’s Bank...
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TRUDEAU RESEARCH for CANCER TREATMENTS
NEW RESEARCH FROM THE TRUDEAU INSTITUTE HOLDS PROMISE FOR CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY TREATMENTS New research from the Trudeau Institute laboratory of Dr. Edward L. Pearce (Washington University in St. Louis) has promising implications for improving a treatment for cancer known as cellular immunotherapy. The findings were just published in the The Journal of Immunology. One...
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HISTORIC SARANAC LAKE SEEKS BOILER FUNDS
HISTORIC SARANAC LAKE MAKES APPEAL FOR FUNDS TO REPLACE FURNACE Saranac Lake, NY — July, 28, 2012. Historic Saranac Lake announced a public campaign to raise funds to replace the failing furnace at the Saranac Laboratory Museum. The campaign seeks to raise at least $13,000 for the new furnace, which must be installed this...
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SONGS AT MIRROR LAKE
Blues & Soul Night with Ruthie Foster on Tuesday, August 14th LAKE PLACID,N.Y.– Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series announces the final performance in the seven week series, scheduled for Tuesday, August 14th, as Blues & Soul Night with Ruthie Foster. The music series is held at 7:00PM on seven Tuesdays throughout the summer...
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A Program Note;
The Morning News Today will highlight Dirk Van and Jim Bohannon during the 7am hour and we’ll be airing a special broadcast of the K&J show at 8:10am today followed by more highlights from Jim Bohannon’s show. It’s an opportunity to hear from the two on the air who kick off the program eery...
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SPORTS SHORTS
16U SOFTBALL The Adirondack Chill 16U softball team went one and one in a rain shortened tournament in Clifton Park. The Chill defeated the Mid-Hudson Rebels in their opener 6-4. Sydney Battistoni led the offense with a 3-for-4 performance. Nicole Viscardo had 2 hits. Serina Hayes, Jordy McDougall, Haley Brandes, Jen McGuoirk and Olivia Jaques...
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ITS ALL UPHILL IN SEPTEMBER
WILMINGTON, N.Y. — In June, cyclists raced to the top of Whiteface Mountain’s Veterans Memorial Highway, in Wilmington, N.Y. In September, it will be the runner’s time to conquer the eight-mile climb to the summit of New York State’s fifth highest peak. As many as 200 running enthusiasts from the northeastern United States and...
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OBITUARY – Joshua Peck
Joshua Clayton Peck was born on May 5, 1992 to Clarence T. & Jenifer L. Peck. He was the sixth addition to the combined Peck clan. Josh graduated from Tupper Lake High School in June 2011. In high school he was a member of The Tupper Lake Hockey Association. A little bit angel, a...
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OBITUARY – Frances Connors
Frances E. Connors, age 91, of 60 Church Street, Saranac Lake, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Born in Clay, NY on January 15, 1921, she was the daughter of Felix and Elizabeth (Sawyer) Yelle. Frances married Edward Connors in July of 1970 in Saranac Lake, New...
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RUGBY WEEKEND IN BLOOMINGDALE
In sports we’re focusing on the Bloomingdale Fields – right behind the Bloomingdale Fire Department as CANAM RUGBY takes over for the day on Sunday… AUDIO – 073012 – SPORTS SHORTS – RUGBY SUNDAY in Bloomingdale Some of the results from the weekend; Men’s Premier Division Championship Match » Sunday, 3:30pm – Brockport: 16...
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Dewey Ski Jam Highlights Community!
Music and BBQ on the Summer Ski Slope SARANAC LAKE — Adirondack musicians and Doty’s BBQ takes over Mount Pisgah Ski Center 3–8 p.m. Sunday, July 29 for a Summer Ski Jam & BBQ. Here’s an extended version of the K&J show highlighting volunteers, Rotary, Olympic Athletes, Trail Design, Music, and Bar B Que…...
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RUGBY WEEKEND K&J SHOW
Today on the K&J show we’re talking Rugby live from the Ken Wilson Fields in Saranac Lake.. AUDIO – 072712 – K&J SHOW – Rugby Weekend It’s Old Boys Day featuring some of the older groups among over 100 teams competing in the weekend’s tournament
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TALK OF THE TOWN – 07/27/12
Ted Called the show which had started a little late today because of a report I developed on the value of the Math and Literacy programs in the Saranac Lake Central School. He says he wants more people to call, and the regulars, etc… AUDIO – 072712 – Talk of the Town Karen called...
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RUGBY WEEKEND STARTS with 36 CHAMPIONS
It’s a little wet at Ken Wilson Field, the rain seems to have subsided and umbrellas dot the bleachers keeping spectators as dry as possible while they enjoy the U20 exhibition match.. It’s the beginning of Rugby Weekend! One of the spectators is Bill Donaldson is a member of the Mountaineer rugby team, He’s...
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OWENS highlights his agenda
Owens Votes Again to Reduce Federal Regulation WASHINGTON– Congressman Bill Owens voted today in support of H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act. The legislation bans the promulgation of “midnight rules,” includes numerous provisions intended to reduce or streamline the federal regulatory process, requires cost-benefit analyses of new regulatory...
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DOES THE BOCES SHOE FIT?
SARANAC LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD HEARS BOCES PRESENTATION The Saranac Lake Central School Board is presented with a possible timeline as their search for a new School Superintendent commences… Steve Shafer is a consultant with BOCES and he was given time during the School Boards regular meeting to present a service to the board which...
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GOV PREVENTS INVASION
Governor Signs Invasive Species Prevention Act Keene Valley,NY- By signing the Invasive Species Prevention Act, Governor Andrew Cuomo upholdsNew York’s position of national leadership for environmental conservation, while protectingNew York’s vital farming, forestry, fishing and tourism industries. AUDIO – 072612 – INVASIVE SPECIES LEGISLATION The new law, a collaborative effort by state agencies and...
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AUSABLE RIVER RESTORATION BEGINS
Restoration Project Begins on the Ausable River’s East Branch in Keene Valley, NY Work is underway this week on a river bank stabilization and habitat restoration project along the East Branch of the AusableRiverin the hamlet of KeeneValley. This project is a cooperative effort between Trout Unlimited (TU), the Ausable River Association (AsRA), Essex...
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CAN AM RUGBY WEEKEND – SPORTS SHORTS
CAN-AM RUGY One of the largest rugby tournaments in the world comes to theAdirondackthis weekend… It’s The 39th annual CAN-AM Rugby Tournament. Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau heartily welcomes participants and spectators to this years tournament on the Can Am Rugby website… He saysSaranacLakeis a community with open arms and encourages everyone to enjoy...
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CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE EARNS NATIONAL AWARD
NYSDOT Recognized By FHWA For OutstandingLake ChamplainBridgeProject Among Eight National Award Winners for Transportation Planning New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Joan McDonald today announced the receipt of the 2012 Transportation Planning Excellence Award for outstanding work on the project to replace theLake ChamplainBridgespanning the lake to connectCrown Point,New York, andAddison,Vermont. The...
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K&J Show – Movie Planned for Berkley Green
The Village of Saranac Lake is hosting the second movie night on Friday, July 27th at 9pm. Today on the K&J show we speak with Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau and Village Trustee Barb Rice about the Downtown Saranac Lake initiative and their work with local merchants to build traffic and invite consumers to...
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Saranac Lake High School Parent Faculty Organization
A new organization in Saranac Lake begins to recruit members and identifies their first objective. The Saranac Lake High School Parent Faculty Organization is lead by Leanne Baker who is the President of the new group and Brian Mann known by most as The Adirondack Bureau Chief for North Country Public Radio, but also...
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NEW LAW IMPROVES CANCER DETECTION
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Help Improve Breast Cancer Detection Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signs legislation designed to help improve breast cancer detection and prevention.. The New regulations require mammography services to inform patients if dense breast tissue is found during an exam. Cuomo says “The new law will give women who may be...
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A PROVISIONAL DPW SUPER. FOR SARANAC LAKE
The Village Manager appoints a provisional Superintendent forSaranacLake’s Department of Public Works.. With a unanimous resolution,SaranacLake’s board authorizes Village Manager John Sweeney to hire Jeff Dora as the Provisional DPW Superintendent. Jeff is currently site engineer on one of the projects managed by B&L contractors inSaranacLakeand the timing of his appointment may have to...
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Talk of the Town – 07/24/12
Shirley calls to thank all of her volunteers and asks for fleece blankets, toilet paper, toiletries, and snacks. She has set up a box in teh Enterprise Lobby across from the Post Office for donations. AUDIO – 072412 – Talk of the Town – Troops and Summer Ski Jam Natalie Leduc called to talk...
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HOUSE CLEARS HARPER-OWENS DEREGULATION BILL
The US House of Representatives passes a bill which removes a federal mandate requiring the distribution of a booklet reporting motor vehicle insurance costs. The bipartisan legislation, introduced byU.S.Representatives Gregg Harper ofMississippiand Congressman Bill Owens eliminates the mandatory printing of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) annual booklet entitled, “Relative Collision Insurance Cost...
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GEARING UP FOR 90 MILES in SPORTS SHORTS
ADIRONDACK CLASSIC – 90 MILER The 90 Miler has over 250 boats, That’s the word from Gloria Volz who is the Start Finish Line Captain for the Adirondack Classic Canoe Race. She spoke with the Mayor and Village Trustees about the organizer’s plans for the annual event which takes paddlers from Old Forge to...
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FORGING a TRAIL to RECREATION
A Rails to Trails presentation at the Saranac Lake Village Board meeting marks the next phase of efforts by the group to remove track from the rail corridor betweenSaranacLakeand Old Forge… AUDIO – 072412 – ARTA Presents ideas to Saranac Lake Village Board The final call on rails to trails is made by Andrew...
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Obituary – Ronald P. Moses
Ronald P. Moses, of Slater Ave. Saranac Lake, formerly of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 20, 2012 at the age of 77. Born in Elmira, New York on January 14, 1935, he was the son of Clayton and Helen (Scott) Moses. Ronald had been employed by the New York...
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