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Glens Falls Senior Center Hosting Senior Expo Sept. 21

Written by Dylan McGlynn on . Posted in Community, Downtown, Featured, News.

GLENS FALLS — A Senior Expo will be held on Sept. 21 at Heritage Hall inside Cool Insuring Arena, providing relevant resources and information to the senior community. The event is being run by the Glens Falls Senior Center.

The Expo is scheduled to run from 1 to 7 p.m. Kim Bren, Executive Director of the Glens Falls Senior Center, said the goal is for the Expo to be a “one-stop shop” for seniors.

“I wanted to cover the whole gamut as people go through the aging process, and know what information is out there and services that are available to you,” said Bren. 

Bren mentioned home repairs/services, home healthcare, assisted living, nursing homes, end-of-life planning, healthcare proxies, insurance, realtors, bankers, and nonprofit organizations as some of the services that will be available. She also said that a senior service specialist from the Senior Center will be on hand at the event.

“We’ll have the insurance companies, since open enrollment is coming up in October. Most of the insurance companies have picked a table that will be there for the plans,” Bren said. “We have some assisted living facilities, we have some nursing home facilities. … We have Glens Falls Housing, they’ll be there. The Cedars (Senior Living Community Apartments). We’re just trying to cover the whole range. We have attorneys that will be there too.”

This is the first Senior Expo to be held by the Senior Center, with Bren saying she hopes “we’ll do really well.”

“We’re going to run it from 1-7, so if you’re still working, there’s time to come after work to check things out,” said Bren, who emphasized that the event is not solely for seniors. 

“We have people that call here that are looking for services for mom and dad, so it’s not just for seniors. It’s for the community. If you have an aging person that you take care of, or a neighbor, or you know of someone who might need these services, it’s good to know this information.”

Bren, who has worked for the Senior Center for eight years, said the idea came from a similar event held near her hometown.

“I’m not from the area, and my grandmother and her friends used to go to a senior expo at Massena Arena, where I’m from,” Bren said. “I just thought, well this is something that would be fabulous down here to get the information out to the community of everything that can be available.”

There are currently 64 vendors signed up for the Expo, according to Bren. 

“I was very surprised at the number of vendors we have received, and I’m so grateful for all of them,” she said. “It’s going to be a great show. It’s going to run just like a business show. They’ll have their table, you can stop and talk to them and request information.”

While this is the first Expo to be held by the Senior Center, Bren said the goal is to make the event an annual occurrence and the main fundraiser for the organization.

“I would love to make it an annual thing. What we want to do is have it be our signature fundraiser for the year,” said Bren. “That way, we are doing a fundraiser, but yet we’re also helping the community.”

The Senior Center will also put together a resource guide following the Expo, “so if someone has a question, we can give them that information,” said Bren.

Romeo Toyota is the presenting sponsor of the Expo, while CDPHP and Hudson Headwaters Health Network are silver sponsors. 

“Just hopefully everybody comes out, and we get some really good attendance,” Bren said. “I just think it’s going to be super.”

Warren County Celebrates Workers at Great Escape

Written by Dylan McGlynn on . Posted in Business, Community, Featured, News, Workforce.

Photo from warrencountyny.gov.

QUEENSBURY — Warren County celebrated hospitality and retail workers at the Six Flags Great Escape on Monday, September 12, offering prizes, food, and rides.

Over 200 local workers attended the event, according to a press release from the County. The Warren County Employment and Training Administration held the event in collaboration with the Great Escape to “reward the often unsung heroes of our tourism and retail industries,” states the release.

“It was our pleasure to host the inaugural seasonal employee appreciation event last night,” said Great Escape Resort President Rebecca Wood in the release. “It was amazing to see the business participation and to support our collective workforce. We look forward to making this an annual celebration. Our teams deserve the best.”

Gift cards to restaurants and stores, as well as free tickets to “local attractions” were given out to employees during the event. Attendees were informed of winter employment opportunities at Gore Mountain and Ice Castles, and offerings from the Warren County Employment and Training Administration.

“While the workforce shortage continues across all sectors, it is important that we celebrate and retain our workforce to keep our economy going,” said Liza Ochsendorf, Warren County Director of Employment and Training in the release. “This event was a team effort that included the enthusiastic partnership of Six Flags Great Escape, the generous donations of prizes from many local businesses and the time the hospitality businesses took to nominate their employees for the various awards categories. Warren County is now a 365-day tourism economy and we have plenty of work for everyone year-round.”

Proceeds from ticket sales went to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks, the release states, with guests of employees costing $5. Workers were admitted for free.

“We have seen a multitude of benefits when our returning seasonal workers work elsewhere in the winter,” said Patrick Welton, Resort Manager of Lake George Escape Campground, in the release. “They have additional skills, experience, and they can cross-promote our area’s offerings. I intend on giving two additional paid days off to my returning seasonal workers who obtained a winter job somewhere else.”

Staff from Glens Falls Hospital also sold raffle tickets, with the winner receiving a Toyota Rav4 Hybrid from Romeo Toyota. The drawing will take place in February 2023, according to the release.

“The goal is that this event will become a fixture on the Monday evening following Adirondack Nationals Car Show, so hospitality businesses can mark their calendars in advance and come celebrate together,” says the release.

Queensbury Swims Past Hudson Falls-South Glens Falls

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QUEENSBURY — The Queensbury varsity girls swim team won its second straight contest to open the season, defeating Hudson Falls-South Glens Falls 76-58 at home on Thursday.

The team of Ryan Tuomela, Sophia Roberts, Nora Kennelly, and Allie Johnston won the 200 medley relay (2:14.80), while the team of McKenna Bearor, Susan Boczar, Skylar Durante, and Mya Stark finished second (2:15.91).

Kathryn Linehan won the 200 freestyle (2:39.91), while Arianna Crowd finished fourth (2:49.25). Emma Albrecht of HF-SGF placed second (2:37.70), with teammate Carly Eldred in third (2:39.99).

Sadie Giumarra won the 200 individual medley (2:39.91), with Tuomela in second (2:51.51) and Riley Langford third (3:04.40). HF-SGF’s Erin Manning placed fourth (3:25.92).

Giumarra also won the 100 freestyle (1:02.19), with teammate Marina Muldner finishing second (1:02.51). Boczar took fourth (1:09.74), while HF-SGF’s Annabelle Lindsay placed third (1:08.75).

Stark won the 500 freestyle (6:08.81) and placed second in the 50 freestyle (28.34), while Johnston finished third (28.48) and Bearor fourth (31.28) in the 50 freestyle. HF-SGF’s Isabella Basile won the 50 freestyle with a time of 28.10.

Roberts placed second in the 500 freestyle (6:30.94), with HF-SGF’s Carly Eldred (7:14.23) in third and Alivia Fish (7:41.60) fourth.

The team of Alexis Knill, Tuomela, Giumarra, and Johnston won the 200 freestyle relay (1:56.45), with the team of Muldner, Lillian Mahoney, Kennelly, and Durante in second (2:06.79).

Basile won the 100 backstroke for HF-SGF (1:07.17), with Lindsay taking second place (1:16.53). Erin Manning won the 100 breaststroke (1:54.88). The team of Albrecht, Eldred, Lindsay, and Basile won the 400 freestyle relay for HF-SGF (4:39.30).

Queensbury will next compete at Gloversville-Mayfield at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 22. Hudson Falls-South Glens Falls will face Glens Falls at 4:30 p.m., also on Sept. 22.

Veterans Business Network Holds Walk for Veteran Suicide Awareness

Written by Dylan McGlynn on . Posted in Community, Downtown, Featured.

GLENS FALLS — The Veterans Business Network, a council of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Walk for Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention at Glens Falls City Park on Wednesday, helping raise awareness for mental health issues among veterans.

The Veterans Business Network aims to “promote and to serve the affinity group of veteran and military service personnel,” according to the Chamber’s website.

The walk lasted 22 minutes, highlighting a statistic stating that 22 veterans lose their lives to suicide each day. Prior to the walk, the event featured several speakers, including Glens Falls Mayor S. William Collins, New York State Senator Dan Stec, and New York State Assemblyman Matt Simpson.

“Within this small group of patriots, we are losing 22 of them, and likely more, each day. And not on the battlefield, but in their hometowns. On their own soil, by way of suicide,” said Sean Dion, vice chair of the Veterans Business Network. “In my opinion, one is too many. … My call to action for you is to be the beacon in your community, and if you see something, say something. Not all wounds are visible. If someone needs a wingman, be there for them. Making connections is the path to prevention for veteran suicide.”

Mayor Collins thanked the crowd for attending, saying he “can’t express how important this event is to raise awareness about this crisis among our veterans.”

“22 a day, I’ve got to tell you, I was shocked,” said Mayor Collins. “22 a day is inconceivable across this country. … We know that’s why this event is so important. I deeply appreciate the Chamber’s Veterans Business Network, and thank both the ARCC and the Veterans Business Network for locating the regional call to action here in the heart of Glens Falls.”

Senator Stec said he was “thrilled that this event has taken a firm hold.”

“This is a national tragedy, and frankly it’s an epidemic,” Stec said. “This is something that we as government and as community should be focusing our energy and effort on, because our veterans that have served and sacrificed deserve nothing less.”

Assemblyman Simpson said his time in the assembly has taught him the best way to assist is “by listening to veterans.”

“I’m not a veteran. There’s no way that I could ever put myself in the shoes of a veteran, somebody who’s served, who has been there and come home,” said Simpson, mentioning he has two nephews who served in Afghanistan. “It’s been quite an experience to learn about the challenges that people are facing. … It hits home. It hits every single one of us. Our families are not secure from this, and we need to do all we can to support our veterans. It starts with listening. Listening to them, and taking direction.”

Jolee Hicks of #HicksStrong, Inc. also spoke, remembering her son, Macoy.

“On February 11, 2019, our son, Macoy Austin Daniel Hicks, died by suicide while actively serving in the Navy,” said Hicks, who started #HicksStrong along with her family to assist veterans with mental health struggles. “We have turned our pain into a purpose and are saving lives every day. If you take anything away from today, please take this: You matter. Your life matters. Life is hard. It downright sucks sometimes, but you don’t have to do it alone.

“#HicksStrong’s mission is to save military lives. Our family motto is, ‘Together we’re stronger.’ We can’t do this alone, but together we can.”

Jacque Ecuyer, founder of 4s4LIFE, spoke and described his battle with depression and drug addiction, stating that, “despite the incredible pain, I found strength. I knew this was bigger than me.”

“I created 4s4LIFE with one sole mission: to help people combat mental health issues on multiple levels. I’ve been clean from drugs for over 25 years now, and have dedicated my life to helping as many people as possible,” said Ecuyer. “Every life matters. Every human needs connection on some level. You are not alone. Together we can make a difference.”

Cindy Roberts, president of the New York chapter of Gold Star Mothers, spoke in remembrance of her daughter, Kristie.

“About eight months after Kristie had passed, I was invited to join Gold Star Mothers,” Roberts said. “Since that time, it broke my heart, because over half the moms in our chapter are parents of suicide (victims). … All I can say is, please don’t let any other parents go through what we have been through. Reach out, ask those questions.”

Roberts added that “it means so much” to see the crowd walking together.

“If we can just get the stigma off talking about suicide, so many people are just uncomfortable,” said Roberts. “We know, as I look at all of you, that we are not alone. And all I can say is thank you for not letting us share this burden by ourselves.”

Listing of the Week: September 12, 2022

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Each week, Paul T. Smith of Keller Williams Capital District Real Estate sends us a property listing in the greater Glens Falls area that he believes to be a great value.

This week he has chosen a beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house at 14 Windy Hill Road in Glens Falls, listed by Sandra Poulos at Howard Hanna Real Estate. The home was originally built in 1964 and fully renovated last year, and is now move-in ready. It’s in a great location for a great price, and would make for an excellent family home.

At 1,932 square feet, the one-story house also holds an attached garage, a large living room with an attached kitchen area, a sunroom, and a patio in its large, private backyard. It is currently listed at $333,000 with an open house scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tammy Corbett

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GLENS FALLS — Tammy Ann Corbett, 58, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, with
loved ones by her side.

Born April 15, 1964, in Glens Falls she was the daughter of Thomas Armstrong and Nancy Ann
(Culver) Corbett.

Tammy earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology at SUNY Plattsburgh. She worked as a
Supervisor of Adult Protective Services for Warren County for many years.

Some of her enjoyments in life were playing golf, yoga, gardening, and reading.
In addition to her father, Tammy was predeceased by her long-time companion, Joseph Kelleher.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Ryan Kelleher of Glens Falls, his girlfriend,
Debbie Bylo and her children, Landen and Liam Thayer; mother, Nancy Corbett of Queensbury;
brother, Tom Corbett of Hyannis, Massachusetts; son-in-law, Pat Kelleher; nieces and nephews,
Alyssa and Sarah Kelleher, Keslie DaCosta, Kyra and TJ Corbett, and Taylor Phelon; and her
seven beloved cats, Stella, Luna, Lily, Roshi, Kuro, Crusty, and of course, Boba. Boba was her
personal masseur at bedtime and her alarm clock in the morning. Calling hours will take place
Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St.,
Queensbury, NY 12804.

A funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Flossie
Bates officiating.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to High Peaks Hospice, all of the South High
Marathon participants, the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Glens Falls Hospital, and all those who
have helped with our fight.

In loving memory of Tammy, contributions may be made to High Peaks Hospice, P.O. Box 621,
Elizabethtown, NY 12932.

Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette
St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.

Queensbury Sports Roundup: Boys & Girls Soccer, Field Hockey Earn Wednesday Wins

Written by Dylan McGlynn on . Posted in Community, Featured, Sports.

QUEENSBURY BOYS SOCCER SHUTS OUT SOUTH GLENS FALLS

QUEENSBURY — The Queensbury varsity boys soccer team posted a shutout Wednesday, defeating South Glens Falls 3-0 at home.

Luke Eichin gave the Spartans a 1-0 lead just over nine minutes into the contest, finishing a rebound off his own shot attempt. Ian Rathbun found Gavin Kelly for another tally in the 20th minute of the first half, and Rathbun scored the final goal in the 43rd minute off an assist from Max Roca.

Jake Afsar-Keshmiri made four saves in goal for the Spartans, who improved to 3-0-3 on the season. Queensbury will host La Salle at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

QUEENSBURY GIRLS SOCCER DEFEATS S.G.F.

QUEENSBURY — The Queensbury varsity girls soccer team earned a 3-0 win at home over South Glens Falls on Wednesday, powered by two goals from Bayley Duffy.

Duffy opened the scoring in the 26th minute, giving the Spartans a 1-0 lead. Ava Stewart made it 2-0 just five minutes later, finishing a rebound off a shot by Ava Roca. In the 73rd minute, Stewart found Duffy for another goal to make it 3-0.

Shea Canavan made seven saves in goal for the Spartans, recording a shutout. Elena Kennedy had 17 saves in goal for the Bulldogs.

Queensbury will host Schuylerville at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

SPARTAN FIELD HOCKEY ROLLS PAST GREENWICH

QUEENSBURY — The Queensbury varsity field hockey team cruised to victory on Wednesday, defeating Greenwich 6-0 at home.

Dani Hand scored four goals and added an assist for the Spartans, while Lilyauna Hazelton scored twice in the win. Ellie Althoff had two assists for Queensbury, with Brianna Zehr and Ryan Allen also adding assists. Abigail Kittell made one save in goal.

Queensbury moves to 4-1 with the victory, and will play at Glens Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

Glens Falls School District Locked Down by Toy Gun

Written by Gary Scott on . Posted in Community, Education, Featured.

The toy gun confiscated from the student, photo courtesy of Glens Falls City Police Facebook page.

The Glens Falls Middle and High schools initiated lockdown procedures Wednesday morning. Around 10am, a student at the middle school reported to one of the district’s social workers that they had seen what appeared to be a gun fall out of another student’s backpack. The middle school and adjoining high school both entered into a lockdown immediately thereafter. 

Glens Falls Police then reported to the scene as school administrators identified and located the student in question. The student was found to be in possession of a replica gun inside their backpack, and was then taken into police custody and removed from the building. The lockdown was lifted at 11:05 a.m., however the middle school continued to shelter in place as police and administrative staff investigated further.

This follows a similar incident that took place last week, in which the Glens Falls School District entered lockdown after a student engaged in a physical altercation with school staff, resulting in a BB gun falling out of the student’s backpack. In response to these two incidents, the school district announced that starting today, a bag check procedure will be instituted for any and all students entering the high school or middle school buildings. 

This procedure will reportedly require students to place any bags or backpacks on a table at the entrance door, where a member of school staff will search through the contents of the bag before allowing the student to proceed into the building. If any student is found to be in possession of any items prohibited by the district’s code of conduct, such as drugs or a weapon, the item will be confiscated, and the student will immediately be subjected to appropriate disciplinary measures outlined by the code of conduct.

As these new procedures and security measures are implemented, the school prepares students, as well as their parents, guardians, or other community members to see an increased presence of law enforcement on school grounds. 

Other new security measures were already being introduced to the school following the first incident last Thursday. In a Board of Education meeting Monday night, some of these measures were discussed, including a “See Something, Say Something” anonymous tip line that can be accessed via phone, email, or even a Google Form accessible from the school’s Chromebook computers. 

The district will also no longer allow students to carry their backpacks between classes: they will need to be stored in the students lockers throughout the day. Safety drills will be regularly conducted, potentially including police K-9 sweeps of hallways and lockers.

The school is currently in the process of filling a Safety Monitor position, and will also be issuing identification cards to all middle and high school students. They will also be installing the Raptor Visitor Management system within the buildings to quickly scan the driving licenses of all visitors to run an immediate sex offender registry search, and print photo visitor badges.

The school also encourages staff, students, parents, guardians, and community members to attend a meeting at the High School auditorium this Friday at 6 p.m. where any further action will be discussed.

Sports Scores: Varsity Boys Golf Team Sept. 8 & 12

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Below are results from the Lake George varsity boys golf team’s first two matches of the season. Both matches took place at the Top of the World Golf Course in Lake George.

Sept. 8: Granville 3.5, Lake George 1.5

No. 1: Zach Bruno (LG) def. Andrew Rathbun, 4 and 3
No. 2: Kyle Casabonne (LG) tied Will Jennings
No. 3: Nathan Williams (Gran.) def. Anthony Halliday, 4 and 3
No. 4: Liam Farrell (Gran.) def. Aidan Cardinale, 1 up
No. 5: Ethan Martelle (Gran.) def. Dan Nichols, 5 and 3

Medalist: Zach Bruno (Lake George) 39.

Sept. 12: Lake George 4.5, Corinth 0.5

No. 1: Zach Bruno (LG) def. Collin Vincent, 5 and 4
No. 2: Kyle Casabonne (LG) def. Aiden Schurr, 2 and 1
No. 3: Aidan Cardinale (LG) def. Aiden Pettit, 4 and 3
No. 4: Dan Nichols (LG) def. Parker Suerr-Clark, 4 and 3
No. 5: Angelo Bergman (LG) tied Cooper Philo

Medalist: Zach Bruno (Lake George) 44.

Queensbury Varsity Girls Swim & Dive Defeats Shaker

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LATHAM — The Queensbury varsity girls swimming and diving team won its opening contest of the season, defeating Shaker 90-80 on Monday.

Sadie Giumarra won the 50 freestyle (28.40) and finished second in the 500 freestyle (6:24.01), while Sophia Roberts won the 100 breaststroke (1:20.38) and placed third (29.21) in the 50 freestyle. 

Allie Johnston won the 100 freestyle (1:02.66), while Abigail Johnson (1:07.75) finished third and Kathryn Linehan took fourth (1:10.75). Linehan also placed fourth in the 200 freestyle (2:33.17). 

Mya Stark won the 100 backstroke (1:12.73), with Johnston in second (1:12.85). Susan Boczar finished third in the 100 breaststroke (1:23.90). 

The team of Johnston, Johnson, Roberts, and Muldner won the 200 freestyle relay (1:56.93), while the team of Skylar Durante, Nora Kennelly, Boczar, and Linehan finished third (2:05.91). 

Alexis Knill took second in the 200 freestyle (2:26.17) and third place in the 500 freestyle (6:34.44). The team of Johnston, Boczar, Giumarra, and Stark placed second in the 200 medley relay (2:06.53), with the team of Arianna Crowd, Gracie Bovee, Durante, and Kristin McDermott finishing fourth (2:36.21).

Marina Muldner finished second in both the 200 individual medley (2:35.85) and the 100 butterfly (1:08.91). Ryan Tuomela placed third in the 200 freestyle (2:27.65) and fourth (6:37.30) in the 500 freestyle.

The team of Knill, Roberts, Stark, and Muldner placed second in the 400 freestyle relay (4:23.17), while the team of Linehan, Kennelly, Johnson, and Tuomela took third place (4:46.03).

Queensbury hosts Hudson Falls/South Glens Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 15.