On Saturday, June 17th, and Sunday, June 18th, the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council – fondly known as LARAC – held their 52nd annual Junes Arts Festival at the Glens Falls City Park. This event ran from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. LARAC is a year-round, non-profit arts organization which was founded in 1972 to enhance cultural services in Warren, Washington, and Northern Saratoga Counties. The LARAC June Arts Festival features over 130 exhibitors, offering a variety of products from jewelry, home items, food, fine art, and textiles, and more.
All fine artists and artisans – with no geographic or membership restrictions – were invited to apply for a booth space by juried entry. All work submitted for consideration must be original design and handcrafted by the artist. Reproductions of original work must involve hand work or direct supervision by the artist.
A gentle but persistent rain fell on Saturday as visitors opened up umbrellas and donned their rain gear to wander through CIty Park and enjoy the art, music, and food offerings. A visitor’s map was provided with a layout of all of the vendors and their corresponding locations in and around the park.
Ritvik Sharma – an artist from the Schenectady/Rotterdam area – works primarily in oils and watercolors. He has been coming to the LARAC Arts Festival for the last few years to exhibit and sell his art: “I’ve been doing this festival for a few years and I enjoy coming here and I enjoy the people,” he said. He works out of his home studio and his garage, and felt that the turnout in the rain was surprisingly good!
Artist Ritvik Sharma at LARAC Art Festival
Jessica Rogers Landry also had a booth to promote her business – “A Sense of Wonder Studio”. Her store – located at The Shirt Factory – opens three days a week year round, and she also attends festivals and has an online store to promote her business: “So my art starts with my photography and then I make what I call ‘functional art’ out of it. I get my images transformed into fabric and sew them into things like tote bags and pillows and coasters and clutches, and I also dabble in a few paper products, greeting cards and calendars,” Jessica said.
Jessica Rogers Landry at the LARAC Arts Fest
LARAC is run by Executive Director Phil Casabana and Community Outreach Director Alyssa Shiel. Their board of directors is made up of President Will Siegel-Sawma, and members Carol Ann Conover, Susan Ford, Pamela Green, Jessica Landry, Anne Nelson, and David H.B. Thomas.
LARAC is located at 7 Lapham Place which sits on the edge of Glens Falls City Park. For more information, please visit larac.org.
Richard A. DeMeo & Cheryl A. Demeo (f.k.a. Cheryl A. Dutra) sold property at 20 High Meadows Farm Rd. to Linda D. Wohlers foe $355,000
David Katzenstein sold property at 22 Braley Hill Rd. to 22 Braley Hill Road LLC for $455,900
Horicon
Margaret Elizabeth Bruce sold property at 300 Horicon Ave to Berness Bolton,Jr., & Berness Bolton III for $150,000
Warrensburg
William R. Schoss sold property at 243 River Street to Angel Frith & Anthony Neach for $210,000
Kenneth F. Weliczka, referee sold property at 23 King Street to Wells Fargo Bank, NA for $100
U.S. Bank Trust NA, trustee sold property at 24 Orlon Dr. to Gregory, Christina, Kathleen, & Gary Mott for $271,500
Thurman
Claudia Jean Anthoine & Marshall Anthoine sold property at 473 Wolf Rd for $200,000
PHH Mortgage Corp. sold Property at 875 High St. to D&T Creative Properties LLC for $80,000
Lake George
Richard J. Barton Living Trust, Seraphina Barton Living Trust sold property at 8 Latham Rd to Anna Cianciolo for $699,900
Joseph Frandino, referee sold property at 789 Diamond Point Rd, Diamond Point to Santiago Herman for $117,500
Bloody Pond Roads LLC sold property at 30 Hill Crest Ln., Lot 10 to John Paul Builders,LLC for $125,714
Bloody Pond Roads LLC sold property at 30 Hill Crest Ln., Unit 8, Building 3 to John Paul Builders, LLC for $125,714
Marie-Andree & Michael P. Peacock sold property at 19 Cramer Ridge Rd. to John & Christina Pawlowski for $511,002
Nicholas & Antonia Loschiavo sold property at 15 Carefree lane to The JOhn A Hardiman & Mary F. Hardiman Revocable Trust dated Oct. 2, 2018 for $785,000
Chester
Andrew J. Bodden & Deirdre Locke sold property at Atateka Drive to The William C. Morrison revocable Living trust for $69,500
Stony Creek
Steven Jones sold property at 42 Jestand Rd. to Virginia Lee Palmatier, Harold Russell Palmatier for $325,000
Kathleen Arch sold property at 265 States Rd. to Robert C. & Linda E. Kuczmarski for $450,000
Glens Falls
Rita Randall sold property at 170-172 South St. to Randall Equities LLC for $177,783
Rita Randall sold property at 64-66 Knight St. to Randall Equities LLC for$110,284
The H&N Hudnut Trust sold property at 27 Horicon to Gerard & Karen Coughlan for $350,000
T-N-T Property rentals & sales LLC sold property at 285 South Street to Nicholas Anthony Dutra for $140,000
Joe Marasco, John Michael Pugh, Nicole Grimaldi, & Helen Lingg sold property at 135 Warren St. to Myer Development Group LLC & Evan Myers for $240,000
J. Hayes Properties, LLC sold property at 25 Jackson Ave to Brian Rana for $345,000
U.S. Bank Trust NA, trustees sold property at 18 Madison St. to Kaylee & Alexander Dufour for $194,900
D’s Infinite Doors, LLC sold property at 7 Culvert St. to Upstate Realty Holdings, LLC for $200,000
D’s Infinite Doors, LLC sold property at 9 Culvert St. to Upstate realty Holdings, LLC for $75,000
1010 19th Street LLC sold property at 110 Platt St. to Jamie E. & Thaddeus D. Jewell for $162,500
Queensbury
Scott Barnes sold property at 58 Michigan Ave to Michael & Irene Beckwith for $49,900
Patrick & Lisa O’Connor sold property at 12 Willow Rd. to Lisa K. Mcleod for $400,000
The Cheryl Hoyt Hackett Revocable Trust u/a/d Nov.25,1992, & The Winfred A. Thomas 2017 Trust u/a/d 4/3/17 sold property at 91 Rockhurst Rd to David & Jennifer Luce for $2.19-million
Estate of Mary Rose Hotzhouer sold property at 44 Gentry Ln to Maria Slywka for $305,000
Michelle Harrington sold property at 31 Patton Drive & Mountain View Rd. to Pauline Emmanuelle Dent for $225,000
55 Richardson Street LLC sold property at 47 Richardson Street to Jason Steinmuller for $42,000
Nicholas & Kerry Giumarra sold property at 38 Western Reserve Trail to Christopher Lynn & Benjamin Shanks for $600,000
Johnsburg
The Revocable Trust of Hilary J. Sweeney sold property at 8 Snowcrest Way to Daniel M. Rand for $487,000
Lake Luzerne
Robert W. Whipple sold property off East River Road to Michael C. Ludovico for $15,000
Tyler S. Baker sold property at 130 E. River Dr. to Carter Robert Springer for $250,000
Washington County
Argyle
Laurie & Paul D. McWhorter sold property At County Route 47 to Kelly Jackson for $75,000
Bernard P. Brennan sold property at 1279 County Route 49 to Heather Fougnier & Joel J. Dauteuil for $362,000
Cambridge
Weeping Birch Farm sold property at State Route 372 to Katherine Vail for $227,500
Jeffery T. Hammon, Brittany Barnard nka Hammond sold property at 21 Perry Lane to Thomad J. & Jessica L.Bruce for $168,491.97
Hampton
John Shaw sold property at 18 Greenfield Lane to Kelly S. Jones & Kimberly E. Cassera for $179,900
Hartford
Kelsey D. Campbell sold property at 336 County Route 19 to Paul & Wendy Rogers for $152,000
Hebron
Richard Quinlan sold property at 4115 County Route 30 to Rebecca Suzanne Terry for $215,000
Granville
Benjamin T. Zambrano sold property at 12 West View Drive to John Henry Lach & Mary Ann Lach for $175,000
Gary Gutowski as Exec. of Estate of Patricia O. Oathout sold property at 73 River Valley Drive to Alyssa N. Martella for $115,000
Fort Edward
Jeffery E. & Timothy Roberts sold property at 1 Thornwood Drive to Christopher M. Dorrer & Megan N. Roberts for $170,000
U.S. Bank National Assn., Owner Trustee, VRMTG Asset Trust sold property at 183 Blodgett Road to Christopher Browning for $150,842
Greenwich
Kathleen J. Keniry as Trustee of the Laureen J. Keniry Trust and Kathleen J., Michael J., Patrick J., and Pamela E., Keniry sold a portion of 41 North Road to Gary S. Smith & Kathryn Brennan Smith for $60,000
Jackson
Brent E. & Nancy K. Walker as Trustee of the Walker Family Trust, & Paul K. & Carlton K. walker sold property at 468 Colfax Road to Mark F. & Leslie Walker
Kingsbury
John Schaffer, Jr. & Amanda Schaffer sold property at 9 School Street to John Brunette, LLC for $110,000
Sierra Property Holdings, LLC sold property at 15 $th Street to Alexandra Goodnow for $245,000
Roderick W. Carpenter sold property at 97 Pearl Street to David Senecal & Amy Hildreth for $160,000
James G. Hartwyk, III & Danielle L. Hartwyk sold property at 8 Jasper Street to Andrew and Anna R. Russell for $260,000
Erik K. & Lisa L. Gundel sold property at 684 County Line Road to Brian & Erika Kelly for $90,000
Salem
Marcus J. Blanck sold property at 12 Thomas Street to Woody Hill Holdings LLC for $90,000
Albert C. Sheldon sold property at South Main Street to Hudson Headwater Health Network for $60,400
Paige Emily Smith, 25, passed away on June 4th, 2023, in Troy, NY.
Born on June 9th, 1997, in Glens Falls, New York daughter to William Smith.
Sister to Haley Kneebone and aunt to her two beautiful children.
Mother to three of the most beautiful children in the world Isabelle Rose, Carter Jameson, & Jackson Alexander.
Isabelle Rose being her first born and her only daughter. Looking just like her mother from the eyes and the hair to the nose and the hands, and right down to the mannerisms. She is the most gorgeous little girl in the world with the biggest heart in the world. She is beautiful, caring, nurturing, kind, and loving just like her mother. It is like looking and seeing a mini-Paige. The second born being Carter Jameson. And the third, who is the baby of the three is Jackson Alexander. Both are the most handsome little boys you will ever see. Truly heart throbs and have the most adorable smiles like their mom. They truly brighten up a room just like she did.
Paige was and always will be remembered as an amazing, fun, smart, intelligent, caring, kind, bubbly, goofy, silly, outgoing, and all-around loving woman, sister, friend, aunt, daughter, and mother. Paige had a smile that truly glowed and would light up a room. Especially when she would look at her three beautiful children. It was hard not to smile when you saw the love she had for them just by her smile. Her babies were and always will be her world. She would do and have done anything in life to keep them safe and protected. To make sure they knew their mom loved them so much. Even now as an angel she will be making sure they are safe, cared for, and always loved. Her true blessing in life was and will always be, being a mom. Her most treasured possessions are her three adorable children. She was proud to be a mom and proud to have the kids that she had. Her children will always be proud they get to call her mom. They will always treasure the love she gave them.
She was more than just a mom. She was a daughter to a man who loved her dearly. Someone he could go to and she could go to him. The older she was the more their bond grew, and they became more than father and daughter, they became friends. She was a sister, one that you could count on when you needed it, trust with your whole heart, and would be there for you in a heartbeat. She was an aunt, but that kind of aunt you could tell any secret too and the one that spoiled you more than even your grandparents. She was a friend, that type of friend that never lets you down. She knew how to have a great time and have fun, but when you needed her seriously, she would be there instantly. She was all around an amazing and loving woman that you would be lucky to know. One person in your life you wouldn’t want to let go off. One you would truly be thankful to know and treasure. She was someone who always thought of others. She always wanted to make you smile and would use the silliest snapchat filters for her pictures hoping it would bring you joy. She knew how to stand up for herself and was never afraid to say what was on her mind or how she truly felt. She had a strong drive and radiated great energy.
She loved the fall season but couldn’t wait for summer to go to Hampton Beach located in New Hampshire. It was her favorite place to go, she called it paradise. She loved cooking. It was a passion of hers making food from scratch and trying new recipes her family could enjoy. She loved this one hair style, it involved beautiful curls in it. It took her a while to get it but when she finally did it looked fantastic. When she had her mind set there was no goal that she herself would not accomplish.
She found passion in nursing and wanted to do it. Helping others, taking care of them, and all around just being her natural nurturing self. She finally achieved her biggest goal and did just that. She was offered a position at one of the largest health care unions called Collar City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on June 1st, 2023. Her hard work and dedication paid off. Her passion became reality.
Paige was someone you will always remember, someone you will always treasure, someone you will always be thankful for, and someone you will always love to have known. Even more would be thankful to have received love from her because her love was rare and special and truly given to the fullest.
Family & Friends calling hours/services are Saturday June 17th, 2023 from 4pm to 6pm at the Carleton Funeral Home in Hudson Falls, NY
Condolences & Flower Arrangements can be sent to 68 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 https://www.carletonfuneralhome.net/paige-emily
If you would like to donate and help with the funeral/services please visit the gofundme page (all donations go directly to cover the cost of the funeral/services): https://gofund.me/56c425e5
Thursday nights at The Shirt Factory are like a block party and mini carnival every week!
Today from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, The Shirt Factory at 71 Lawrence Street will feature a Market and Food Truck Corral! There will be live music, local breweries and distilleries, homemade items… And, the shops are open late!
Live music will be provided by Rob Pulsifer, Geo Beat Duo, and Jolene Sierra.
There will also be free and low cost events for the family! Lego tables, games, a petting zoo, and bouncy houses! There is so much to do and see at The Shirt Factory on Thursday nights!
This event will take place every Thursday night, from May 18th to September 14th. Come and join the fun!
The Environmental Protection Agency is requiring that every water utility across the United States complete an inventory of all of the water service lines by October 16th, 2024. This inventory is needed to identify and remove any lead pipes. The Water and Sewer division for the City of Glens Falls needs your help!
The EPA is amassing the inventory because there are 6 to 10-million lead service lines remaining in cities and towns across the country… There are dangerous health problems that can develop from lead exposure, as it can accumulate in your body, and has been linked to serious health ailments – which include headaches, stomach cramps, fatigue and irritability. Lead has also been linked to problems with development and health of bones, and can impair intellectual development and even damage the brain.
The Department of Water and Sewer is required to meet EPA regulations. Bill Norton – the Superintendent of the Water and Sewer department for the City of Glens Falls – oversees the drinking water, sanitary sewer system, and storm system. There’s never a typical day in the water and sewer department… There are always things that arise where the systems operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year! Glens Falls uses about 2 millions gallons of water a day for roughly 5,000 customers.
The EPA waterline inventory needs to be completed by October 16th, 2024. The primary focus of this inventory is to identify and remove any lead pipes… The city does have records regarding the pipes, but needs public assistance in identifying the pipes that go from the curb into the house: “We are asking people to participate in identifying their pipes so that we can comply with the EPA regulations,” Norton said. “The EPA wants 100% of the information, and we have a long way to go… Right now, we are doing the inventory, and if we find any lead, we notify the EPA,” Norton said. “We have to know all of the service lines going from our mains all the way to the homeowner’s house. They are looking to eliminate any lead connections… Years and years ago, lead was the material of choice. We are fortunate that we haven’t found a lot of it in Glens Falls, but we are still required to check everything… We have a lot of unknowns. We know about 85% of our system on the city side. We are also lucky enough that our meter readers who were going in and changing transmitters and meters would look on the homeowner’s side and they would note the kind of pipe… So we have about 40% to 45% of the inventory, and we are further along than most.”
To help the Department of Water and Sewer meet the EPA inventory requirements, there are quick and easy instructions on Warren County website. It’s a bit like an elementary school science experiment!
Determining the Material of Your Water Service Line
You will need a:
Key or a coin
Strong refrigerator magnet
Step by Step Instructions
Find the water meter in your basement. Look at the pipe that comes through the outside wall of your home and connects to your meter.
Carefully scratch the pipe (like you would a lottery ticket) with a key or a coin. Do not use a knife or other sharp tool. Note: If the pipe is painted, use sandpaper to expose the metal first.
Place the magnet on the pipe.
Take a photo of the scratched pipe and submit your results in the form on the website.
Types of Pipes
Lead Pipe A magnet will not stick to a lead pipe. Scratch the pipe with a penny. If the scraped area is shiny silver and flakes off, the service line is lead.
Copper Pipe A magnet will not stick to a copper pipe. Scratch the pipe with a penny. If the scraped area is copper in color, like a penny, your service line is copper.
Galvanized Steel Pipe If a magnet sticks to the surface, your service line is galvanized steel. A scratch test is not needed. If you scratch the pipe, it will remain dull gray.
In the meantime, if your tap water tests positive for lead or you have lead pipes in your home. there are a few easy steps you can take right now:
Use a Filter – Several types of inexpensive household water filters are effective at removing lead. Before purchasing, look for a certification from NSF International that verifies the filter’s ability to remove lead. It will usually be found on the packaging.
Run the Tap Before Use – Lead levels are likely at their highest when water has been sitting in the pipe for several hours. Clear this water from your pipes by running the cold water for several minutes, which allows you to draw fresh water from the main. You can use this water on houseplants, or to flush toilets.
Use Cold Water for Cooking – Always cook and prepare baby formula with cold water, because hot water dissolves lead more quickly, resulting in higher levels in water.
Clean Aerators – Aerators are small attachments at the tips of faucets which regulate the flow of water… They can accumulate small particles of lead. It’s a good idea to remove your aerators at least monthly and clean them out.
The City of Glens Falls Recreation Department will be offering swimming lessons in three different two-week sessions at the Glens Falls High School swimming pool! The first session will begin on Monday, June 26th. The cost is $60 for each swimmer for each of the two-week sessions.
The swimming lessons will be tailored to six different levels of swimming:
Level 1: Water Exploration (Ages 3 years old & older) – This course is designed to help preschoolers feel comfortable in the water. Elementary aquatic skills will be taught, which will allow students to develop fundamental skills and good foundation as they progress through the various levels of swimming.
Level 2: Primary Skills (Ages 4 years old & older) – This level will build on the student’s success in developing fundamental skills and the beginning of true locomotion skills. Students will learn to float without any assistance from the instructor, and to recover themselves into a vertical swimming position.
Level 3: Stroke Readiness (Ages 5 to 6 years old & older) – At this level of swimming, students will learn to perform the front crawl and the back crawl, the rules for diving safely into the water, as well as the fundamentals of treading water and doing the backstroke. All students must demonstrate what is taught at the Level 2 swimming level before moving up to Level 3.
Level 4: Stroke Development (Ages 7 to 8 years old & older) – The objective of this level is to develop more confidence in performing the front crawl and the back crawl as well as the backstroke while starting to increase the swimmer’s ability to perform these swimming movements over a longer distance. Swimmers will also be introduced to the breaststroke and the sidestroke while learning to turn at the side of the pool. All swimmers must demonstrate what is taught at the Level 3 swimming level before moving up to Level 4.
Level 5: Stroke Refinement (Ages 9 to 10 years old & older) – At this level, swimmers will continue to refine the various swimming strokes learned at the lower levels while being introduced to the butterfly stroke, the feet-first surface dive as well as springboard diving. Swimmers will also be expected to further increase their swimming distances with the front crawl, the back crawl, the side stroke, and the back stroke. All swimmers must demonstrate what is taught at the Level 4 swimming level before moving up to Level 5.
Level 6: Skill Proficiency (ages 11 & up) – This is the highest level that will be taught as all swimmers will focus on improving the various swimming strokes so one can swim with great ease, efficiency, and power over a long distance. Swimmers will also be introduced to the pike and tuck surface dives. All swimmers must demonstrate what is taught at the Level 5 swimming level before moving up to Level 6.
The first session will begin on Monday, June 26th, and run to Friday, July 7th. The second session will run from Monday, July 10th, to Friday, July 21st… And, the third session will run from Monday, July 24th, to Friday, August 4th. All levels of swimming will be scheduled as follows:
Dates & Times:
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
June 26 to July 7
July 10 to July 21
July 24-August 4
Level 1
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
Level 2
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30
Level 3
9:30-10:15
9:30-10:15
9:30-10:15
Level 4
10:15-11:00
10:15-11:00
10:15-11:00
Level 5
11:00-11:45
11:00-11:45
11:00-11:45
Level 6
11:00-11:45
11:00-11:45
11:00-11:45
Please keep the following deadlines in mind when planning to register for one of the three sessions:
Friday, June 23rd, is the Registration Deadline for Session 1
Friday, July 7th, is the Registration Deadline for Session 2
Friday, July 21st, is the Registration Deadline for Session 3
In order to provide quality, distraction-free instruction, the City of Glens Falls Recreation Department requests that parents leave the area during the swimming sessions.
For more information or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the Recreation Department at (518) 615-0446, or (518) 761-3864.
Glens Falls Nation has revealed the black bear design for their new mascot! The red and black bear is a culmination of an extensive design process.
The final four choices for the new mascot came down to a choice between the Knights, Wolves, Black Bears and Hawks… The New York State Education Department set a June deadline for schools to remove mascots associated with Native Americans, threatening possible loss of funding and removal of personnel if schools with Native American mascots and imagery did not have a plan to change by the end of the school year.
Funding for these changes has been a concern… The school board was told that the expenses related to the mascot change would be eligible to receive aid. One of the biggest expenses – the changing of the gym floor – would most likely qualify for aid.
As for changing the uniforms, Superintendent Krislynn Dengle said, “A partner company that provides our team uniforms (offered) a $20,000 donation of services.” Communication director Skye Heritage added, “It will be a multi-phase graphic design that would cost the district fifteen to twenty-thousand dollars… They are providing the services for free to any school district in New York State that is affected by the NYS Education Department ruling on Native American mascots.”
Matt and Rebecca O’Hara have been the owners of Queen Boat Co. since the fall of 2018… That was when they started promoting electric outboard motors on Lake George. Now, they have taken the next step in sustainable boating and incorporated the first electric boat chargers on Lake George! These 75 DC fast chargers allow the boats to be charged without pulling them out of the water. Although the demand for this technology is relatively new, it is growing – there are 400,000 registered boats in New York that are under 25 feet in length. This is an ideal size range for an electric motor! This charger is the first of its kind East of Michigan. With the addition of the boat chargers, Queen Boat Co. will also be able to rent out electric boats to their clients.
New York State has been on the forefront of clean energy, and electric charging stations for boats is a step forward for that initiative: “New York is committed to building clean energy and protecting our environment for future generations,“ Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement about the 2023 state budget initiatives. New York State has a Climate Act goal of 100% zero emission electricity by 2040! To help reach this goal, decreasing the use of fossil fuels for recreational boating is key.
Lake George is a premier destination for boating enthusiasts, but the use of combustion engines to power these boats affects the environment… Recreational boating with a combustion engine can create pollutants and greenhouse gasses, and cause damage to aquatic life. When an internal combustion engine is used, it releases carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, and hydrocarbons; these emissions cause damage to the environment, and are harmful to the respiratory system. Electric outboard motors, on the other hand, produce zero pollution and zero emissions… There are no dangerous fumes, and no loud motor, either! There are also benefits in regards to the maintenance of the boat – because there are far fewer moving parts in the engine, electric boats require little maintenance; and the cost of electricity is lower than the cost of fossil fuels.
Queen Boat Co. is a family-owned and operated business that provides the ultimate in boating hospitality and take their role as custodians of the lake very seriously! Since taking over the marina they have excavated a failing underground fuel tank, and upgraded an above-ground fuel tank. The O’Hara’s have built a new waterway system, and worked to prevent storm water from running into the lake.
Queen Boat Co. is also home to Freedom Boat Club Lake George, which is the world’s oldest and largest membership boat club in the United States! The boat club cleans, maintains, stores, and insures the boats. Members make reservations, and show up to the dock, where there is a clean, fueled boat, ready for the day on the water. Now, there will be the option for electric powered boats as well.
Incorporating electric boats into lake life will help to lower the overall carbon footprint of all the boats on Lake George. For more information, please visit lakegeorgeboating.com
Chef Donnah receives 2023 Women of Distinction Award from Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner
Lunch has become an event many students look forward to at Glens Falls High School! Much of that is thanks to the hard work the Head Chef for the High School and Middle School, Donnah Dignan-Lewis, and the entire cafeteria staff put into their delicious creations each and every day.
Chef Donnah’s contributions to the community go well beyond the school campus, which is why she is one of the recipients of the 2023 Women of Distinction Award, given out by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner.
“For generations, women have made a difference in our communities, often with little recognition or acclaim,” said Assemblywoman Woerner. “These awards are given each year to women who have gone above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of others.”
Chef Donnah has been working in the food industry since 1998, and has been with the Glens Falls City School District since 2020. However, her connections to the Glens Falls community run much deeper. She owned and operated G.G. Mama’s Restaurant for eight years, and currently operates a personal chef and catering business when she isn’t busy making meals for students.
Elementary Art Teacher Suzanne Reed nominated Chef Donnah for the award. In the nomination Reed highlighted how excited and energized the entire school community has been about the food being offered in the cafeteria.
“Donnah has been cooking amazing, restaurant-quality food for school lunches,” said Mrs. Reed. “She has an ethnic flair to her cooking and has been introducing students to amazing new cuisine every day. She cooks healthy, interesting meals – some of them vegetarian. I simply can’t believe how delicious her food looks and how it’s opening the eyes of our students to cuisine from around the world.”
When Chef Doonah is not busy with her catering business or feeding our hungry students, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters and working out at ADK Crossfit and Queensbury Hot Yoga.
We are proud to recognize the top students of the GFHS Class of 2023! These students have demonstrated admirable self-discipline, dedication to learning, and unwavering commitment to academic success. Their contributions both within and outside our classrooms deserve high praise, and we are honored to celebrate their achievements!
Valedictorian: Clara Avery Salutatorian: Katherine Lieberth Top Students: Julian Stedman, Claire Seleen, Eloise Duggal, Hilary Burns, Sophie Campopiano, Ryan Healy, Dorothy France-Miller, Fiona Bombard, and Julia Kress
Glens Falls High School 2023 Student Awards:
United States Naval Academy appointment: Aiden Gormley
President’s Award for Educational Excellence: Clara Avery, Ava Lily Bell, Cole Bennett, Fiona Bombard, Hilary Burns, Sophie Campopiano, Rosalie Carlsen, Madison Clifford, Patrick Collins, Kate Crandall, Logan Drino, Eloise Duggal, Dorothy France-Miller, Aiden Gormley, Christopher Haggerty, Aidan Harrington, Ryan Healy, Ciara Hirsch, Julia Kress, Avery Lanfear, Katherine Lieberth, Macey Logan, Charlotte MacPherson, Peyton McClenning, Duvaney Mills, Lily Mulholland, Morrison Northrop, Ava Pirozzolo, Carson Rath, Emylou Richards, Claire Seleen, Julian Stedman, Olivia Teta, Aubrey Versailles, Holly Walton, Lauren Weil, Jillian Wendling, Jason Weng, Vincent Westfall, Cullen Wright, Timothy Zimmerman
NYS Attorney General’s Triple C Awards: Kate Crandall, Aiden Gormley, Duvaney Mills, Lily Mulholland, Sterling Towers, Vincent Westfall, Caiden Wilkinson
O’Brien Insurance Business Scholarship: Cira Sherman
Joseph H. Nudi, Sr. Entrepreneur Scholarship: Galen Dermott, Caiden Wilkinson
Nicholas G. Taylor, Jr. Business and Kindness Scholarship: Lily Mulholland
Red Cross Blood Drive Scholarships: Hilary Burns, Kate Crandall
The Myles Miller “Take a Giant Leap” Scholarship: Galen Dermott
D’ella Auto Group Business Scholarships: Peyton McClenning, Lily Mulholland
Hall Family Entrepreneur Scholarship: Caiden Wilkinson
Spirit of ’76 Scholarship (Sponsored by the Class of 1976): Cole Bennett
N. Harwood Beaty Jr. and Nancy S. Beaty Memorial Award: Sophie Campopiano
E. Leo and Louise F. Spain Scholarship: Dorothy France-Miller, Katherine Lieberth, Julian Stedman
“Big A” Jeff Aurelia Memorial Scholarship: Ciara Hirsch, William “Trey” Patton III, Ava Pirozzolo
Cameron Jace Quartiers Memorial Scholarship: Ciara Hirsch
Edward M. Bartholomew, Jr. Memorial Scholarships: Hilary Burns, Aidan Harrington
Walter H. and Walter T. Robinson Memorial Scholarship: Jason Weng
JWP Champ Scholarship: Cole Bennett
Barclay Prize for Philanthropy: Kate Crandall
Maria Morgan Memorial Scholarship: Julia Kress, Owen Kress
Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. Greene, Jr. Vocal Award: Rosalie Carlsen
McClure (“Mac”) Edward Deason Memorial Scholarship: Fiona Bombard, Charlotte MacPherson
Glens Falls Police Benevolent Association Scholarship: Kate Crandall
Alexander S. Gillan Memorial Scholarship: Julian Stedman
Clifford K. Bosworth Memorial Scholarship: Lily Mulholland
Alumni Association Prize for Chemistry: Morrison Northrup
Maurice and Grace Simmonds Memorial Science Award: Jason Weng
Glens Falls Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship: Cullen Wright
Gary Marcantonio Memorial Scholarship: Cole Bennett
Christene Beaudin Memorial Scholarship: Katherine Lieberth
Glens Falls Farmers Market Scholarship, in memory of Rachel Wells: Cira Sherman
Thomas I. Ford Memorial Teaching Scholarship: Olivia Teta
Varsity Swim Team Award: Carson Rath, Claire Seleen
Dave Strader Scholarship: Caleb Ashe
Hilda E. Hayes Award: Holly Walton
Alumni Scholarships: Lillian Haggerty, Jonah Levin, William “Trey” Patton III, Timothy Zimmerman
Betsy K. Austin Memorial Scholarship: Aidan Harrington
Bob and Sue Carty Award: Holly Walton
Feigenbaum Scholarship: Kate Crandall
James Digan Culinary Scholarship: Jillian Hammill
Joe Vogel Memorial Scholarship: Vincent Westfall
Thomas Collins Wingman Strong Memorial Scholarship: Patrick Collins
Adirondack Area School Boards Association Community Service Award: Katherine Lieberth, Julian Stedman
Sally Quinn Homkey Memorial Scholarship: Caleb Delvaux
Robert J. Homkey Memorial Scholarship: Patrick Collins
Graham Easson Scholarship: Christopher Haggerty
Francis Plumeau Memorial Scholarship: Pearl White
Julia Corbett Herlihy Prize: Julian Stedman
John A. and Mary Lou Noone Scholarship: Olivia Teta
Stanley E. Rummel Scholarship: Sterling Towers
Caroline Brown Memorial Scholarship: Hilary Burns, Kate Crandall, Ava Pirozzolo
Susan H. Seaman Memorial Award: Donald Kist, Mia Mosley, Sterling Towers
Dr. James W. Haviland Memorial Scholarship: Katherine Lieberth
Glens Falls City School District Foundation Scholarship: Sherry Malik Awan, Ava Lily Bell, Avishai Berg, Jefferson Brand, Galen Dermott, Nathaniel Donlon, Dorothy France-Miller, Christopher Haggerty, Lillian Haggerty, Jared Hance, Oshun Johansen-Everett, Julia Kress, Avery Lanfear, Macey Loga, Peyton McClenning, Lily Mulholland, Carson Rath, Emylou Richards, Claire Seleen, Aubrey Versailles, Lauren Weil, Jillian Wendling, Cullen Wright, Pearl White
Harry and Myrtle Gardner Scholarships: Ciara Hirsch, Morrison Northrup
Harvey R. Dearstyne III Memorial Scholarship: Amanda Maurer
Hess Scholarship: Joseph Flood
Karl R. McBride, Sr. Scholarship: Tucker Sokol
Richard W. Derby Scholarship: Julian Stedman
Charlotte Pruyn Hyde Award: Jamana Awan
Philip C. Brown Awards: Hilary Burns, Rosalie Carlsen, Kate Crandall, Ciara Hirsch, Julian Stedman, Holly Walton
Award for Excellence in World Languages: Fiona Bombard, Ciara Hirsch
Arts in Education Fund Senior Portfolio Awards First Place: Julian Stedman Second Place: Jillian Wendling Third Place: Julia Kress Honorable Mention: Sherry Malik Awan, Holly Walton Artist Statement: Morrison Northrup, Julian Stedman
Fort Edward Historical Association 2023 Senior Art Show President’s Award, Guild of Adirondack Artists: Jillian Wendling
Saratoga-Warren County Music Educators Award: Ryan Healy
Glens Falls Music Department Scholarship: Rosalie Carlsen
Dr. Bruce Michael Kantrowitz Scholarship: Lillian Haggerty
Marina C. Wallace Memorial Scholarship: Dorothy France-Miller
Freeman Memorial Scholarship: Tucker Sokol
James Morrissey Family Scholarship: Jason Weng
Glens Falls Rotary Club Service Scholarship: Ryan Healy
David Gancher Memorial Scholarship: Owen Kress
Ben and Sharon Aronson Scholarships: Eloise Duggal, Caiden Willkinson
Byron J. Jacobson and Anne J. Jacobson Prize: Clara Avery
Jacqueline Tyner Scholarship: Sophie Capopiano
Crary Fund Foundation Scholarships: Ava Lily Bell, Logan Drino, William “Trey” Patton III, Julian Stedman, Lauren Weil, Jillian Wendling
