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Essity Supports Growth of Innovative Professional Hygiene Products and Solutions

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY — In order to drive growth of its global-leading Tork professional hygiene brand, Essity has made the difficult decision to close its tissue manufacturing operations in New York state and consolidate production at its other U.S. sites. This closure will include the South Glens Falls paper mill, Greenwich converting facility and Saratoga warehouse/distribution center.

“It is never easy to decide to close a manufacturing operation,” said Michael Olive, plant director for Essity’s sites in New York state. “Our operations in upstate New York have had a long, productive history and have always benefited from the extraordinary commitment of our employees. This decision is in no way a reflection on the skills, capabilities or dedication of our employees here. We are grateful for their decades of service and the support we have always received from the surrounding community.”

In recent years, Essity has launched successful, high-demand innovations under the Tork brand, such as Tork PeakServe. Essity will continue focusing on manufacturing and selling these value-adding proprietary products while sunsetting products that are not as relevant in today’s market. This action will support the growth of Tork-branded products and innovative solutions, positively impacting Essity’s ability to continually reinvest in North America.

The South Glens Falls paper mill will cease papermaking operations immediately, while the Greenwich converting facility and Saratoga Springs warehouse/distribution center will remain open and continue to operate as long as needed to ensure a smooth transition for customers. There are approximately 300 employees across the three locations. Layoffs of employees at the South Glens Falls location will begin on or around Oct. 20, 2023. Layoffs at the Greenwich and Saratoga Springs locations will begin at later dates. All employees will receive at least 90 days’ notice of the date of their layoff. In addition, Essity will provide impacted employees with a severance package and an opportunity to apply for and transfer to other Essity manufacturing facilities.

Essity remains committed to breaking barriers to well-being through its products and services, while contributing to a healthy, sustainable and circular society. Manufacturing of Essity’s health and hygiene products will continue uninterrupted at facilities in Wisconsin, Kentucky, Ohio and Alabama.

About Essity

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. We are dedicated to improving well-being through our products and services. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 48,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (15.5bn USD). The company’s headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Essity breaks barriers to well-being and contributes to a healthy, sustainable and circular society. Find more information at essity.com.

Crandall Library Folklife Center Festival

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Downtown, Entertainment, Featured, In the Arts.

The Folklife Center located on the lower level of Crandall Library will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023! This free festival will take place outside of Crandall library in City Park from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and will feature live music, crafts, and specialty food.

Entering Crandall Library and walking down the stairs to the Folklife Center hooks you into the history and culture of our region instantly… The folklife gallery surrounds you with an intimate knowledge of the lives of the people who lived and worked in our communities. The gallery’s pieces harken back to a time not so long ago, and traditions both long forgotten and still engraved in our hearts and minds.

The Folklife Center was founded in 1993, as a place to catalog research culture, traditions and history in the southern Adirondacks and upper Hudson Valley. During the celebration, folk artists will be demonstrating their crafts and food traditions… There will be music all day, and hands-on activities for the entire family. 

Todd DeGarmo – Founding Director for the Folklife Center – said: “It’s our 30th anniversary as a department at the library. I have been here since 1986. I started out doing projects, like festivals, quilt shows and children activities on and off through grant funding… 30 years ago the board decided that we should consolidate all of this work into a department. We had a consultant come in from RPI, and he showed us the potential of growing the collection,” Todd said.

DeGarmo is an anthropologist/ folklorist who has been the director of the Folklife Center since its inception… The center began with a part-time archivist, and has only grown from there. Currently, DeGarmo works with Amanda Franzoni, who specializes in research and special collections; Trisha Dalton, who is a historian and librarian; and Kevin Rogan, a media specialist. 

In 1993, the Folklife Center took over an underutilized area in the library and created archives based on the local research, cultures, traditions, neighbors, and music… This research was consolidated and stored in the same space, and made available to the public. 

A portion of DeGarmo’s work is grant writing. Through grants, the Folklife Center has been able to shine a spotlight on cultural aspects of this area… For instance, “Battenkill Inspired”, a series of mini-video documentaries that tell the story of life and work along the Battenkill River. This series examines the impact of the Battenkill River on the history, local art and activities of the region, and features grassroots history with stories of the local communities.

Currently, the Folklife Center is featuring the Champlain Canal Stories: 200 Years from Waterford to Whitehall. This series is located in the main Folklife Gallery, and will be on display until December of 2023. 

“We like to sponsor a variety of events… Some big events, some more intimate. We seem to kind of fly under the radar… We have film festivals, we are starting a Ukulele Club, (and) we have the Shutter Squad,” DeGramo said. The Shutter Squad is a workshop for kids between the ages of 10 to 13… Over the course of six weeks, they learn the principles of photography.

For more information, please visit crandalllibrary.org

Queensbury Schools Are Hiring!

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Workforce.

Queensbury Union Free School District has positions available in both instructional and support staff roles! Queensbury is looking to fill positions for a High School English Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, and Modified Football Coach, as well as Substitute Teachers, Teachers’ Aids, and a School Nurse. Support Staff positions include roles as an IT Support, Typist, Bus Driver, Substitute Bus Driver, and Cleaner. 

Queensbury Union Free School District is ranked among the top school districts in the Capital Region for both academics and fiscal efficiency… There are about 3,000 students in grades K-12 that attend school on a single campus! The mission of Queensbury Union Free School district is to empower all students to be lifelong learners, inspired to pursue their dreams and contribute to the global community.

For more information, please visit queensburyschool.org

ARCC Ribbon Cutting for Go Play With Your Food

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in ARCC Spotlight, Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Food.

On Tuesday July 18th, 2023, Tricia Rogers and the ARCC crew worked their magic and hosted a ribbon cutting for Go Play With Your Food… Located at 126 Glen Street, Go Play With Your Food is owned by Kristen & Mark Shaw, and partners, and is open seven days a week for food and board-gaming fun!  This eatery gives patrons the opportunity to rent a table, and play with any of over 600 board games- all while offering a full menu of beer, wine and hard seltzers. 

In an industrial chic setting, an exposed brick wall frames the bar, comfortably spaced wood topped tables dapple the dining area – each with plenty of space to lay out a board game – and then there is the view… A view of a wall of games!

Go Play With Your Food creates an opportunity to play a variety of over 600 games, and enjoy menu offerings and beverages. With a variety of levels, there is something for everyone-games for beginners, family- friendly games, moderate to advanced level games and games that can have up to 20 players. This puzzling eatery features a menu with a variety of appetizers, flatbread pizzas, salads, and desserts. 

Go Play with Your Food has offers a variety of meads, six beers on tap, 24 canned beers, seven canned ciders, as well as a nice mix of hard seltzers, teas, and wine by the glass… So, if CandyLand has you craving something sweet, an eight-hour Risk conquest has left you absolutely famished, or a Jenga tower gets you oddly in the mood for a club sandwich, there is an opportunity to regroup, grab another game, and fall into a world of enchantment and adventure that’s been with us since childhood… Enjoy time with family and friends in this unique board-gaming eatery!

For more information, please visit goplaywithyourfood.com

Beech Leaf Disease Has Reached Adirondacks

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured.

The Adirondacks are one of the most popular tourist destinations in New York State. Hiking, camping, fishing and other outdoor activities attract millions of visitors to the Adirondack region every year, along with the beauty of the natural scenery… The visitors to the region represent an integral part of New York’s economy, generating hundreds of millions of tourism dollars each year. 

However, maintaining the delicate ecosystems that attract these visitors has its challenges… Invasive species threaten the Adirondack ecosystem. Currently, the American Beech Tree faces an uncertain future due to Beech Leaf Disease, which is lethal to the species – American Beech Trees are a dominant breed of trees in the Adirondack forest. The American Beech tree is the only native species of beech that grows in North America… The American Beech normally grows 50-70 feet tall with a rounded crown. The Adirondack region is home to Beech trees that are 150 to 200 years old. 

American Beech leaves are elliptical – they have pointed tips, many straight, parallel veins… These leaves are green in the summer, golden yellow and brown in the fall, and stay on the tree well into the winter. The characteristics of Beech Leaf Disease are striping, which is bands of thickened, dark green tissue between the leaf veins, and distorted puckering or curled leaves. The disease causes reduced leaf and bud production, and possible leaf loss as the disease progresses… This disease can kill mature trees in six to ten years, and young trees in two to three years.

The American Beech has value to the Adirondack wildlife… It is a welcoming host to caterpillars of the Early Hairstreak butterfly. These trees produce beechnuts, which are amongst the most important food for different species of wildlife – Raccoons, White-Tailed Deer, Porcupine, American Martens, Red Foxes, and Black Bears all consume beechnuts. Beechnuts are specifically important to Black Bear reproduction, because the females need the high protein content in their fall diet prior to hibernation… The American Beech also provides food and nesting sites for a variety of birds.

Beech Leaf Disease has been discovered in the Adirondacks, and is a lethal disease to Beech trees. This disease is believed to be caused by Nematode (Microscopic worm) Litylenchus crenatea mccannii. The full cause of the disease and how it spreads is still unknown… There are no known ways of managing this disease.

Tourism in the Adirondack region generates an estimated $387-million is direct labor income, and $644-million including direct and indirect income. The ecosystem of the Adirondack helps to support this tourism, and maintaining that ecosystem is crucial to the next generation of tourism, residents, and wildlife alike.

For more information, please visit wildadirondacks.org

Hazy, Hot, and Humid… Here’s Why

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On Monday, July 17th, 2023, The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos, and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald, issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Long Island, New York City Metro, Lower Hudson Valley, Upper Hudson Valley, the Adirondacks, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York, and Western New York Regions. 

The pollutant concerns that triggered this advisory included fine particulate matter for New York City Metro, Lower Hudson Valley, Upper Hudson Valley, Adirondacks, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York, and Western New York. There were concerns regarding Ozone for Long Island, and New York City Metro. This advisory was expected to be in effect until 11:59 PM on July 17th.

The DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter, that are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100. The AQI was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale, with a higher AQI value indicating a greater health concern. 

Fine particulate matter consists of tiny solid particles or liquid droplets in the air that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter. Particulate matter (PM) 2.5 can be made up of many different types of particles and often come from processes that involve combustion – vehicle exhaust, power plants and fires, as well as chemical reactions in the atmosphere.

Exposure can cause short-term health effects, such as irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, coughing, sneezing, and shortness of breath. Exposure can worsen medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease, and children and the elderly may both be particularly sensitive to PM 2.5. 

There are pollution reducing steps that can be taken by individuals that also save energy – use of mass transit instead of driving and carpooling can both reduce exhaust emissions, and turning off all lights and electrical appliances in unoccupied areas conserves power. It’s also recommended to use fans to circulate air – if air conditioning is necessary, set the thermostat to 78 degrees. Close blinds and shades to limit heat build up, and preserve cooled air. Limit use of household appliances, and operate them at off-peak (after 7:00 PM) times – these appliances include dishwashers, dryers, pool pumps, and water heaters.

Glens Falls City Hall has free masks available to the public. These are 3M Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Masks. They are located on the display table in the entrance hallway from the Ridge Street entrance.

For more information, please visit dec.ny.gov

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties Board of Directors Elect Michael Doud as New President; Michael Gestwick Concludes Term

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On June 26, 2023, Michael Doud was elected President of the Board as former President, Michael
Gestwick, concluded his 5-year term.

“It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve on the Board of Habitat for Humanity and watch it grow and
serve the community. Doud has served as a Board Member since July of 2022 and has shown a great
deal of passion to continue the work as President,” said Gestwick.

In addition to his role as President, Doud will be serving as Acting Executive Director with the departure
of former Executive Director, Adam Feldman, who served for 7 years.

“I look forward to working with the Board and HFH staff, meeting more of our supporters and partners,
making sure our current and future builds are on track, and most important, serving more people in the
community in the future,” said Doud.

For more information, please call (518) 793-7484 or email mdoud@glensfallshabitat.org.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50
states and in more than 70 countries around the world. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone
has a decent place to live. Habitat works towards this vision by building and improving homes in
partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live.

Date: July 1, 2023
Contact: Michael Doud, President, Board of Directors Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties
Phone no.: (518) 793-7484
Email: mdoud@glensfallshabitat.org
Website: https://www.habitat.org/ny/moreau/glens-falls-area-hfh

Warren County and Washington County Real Estate Transactions June 30th 2023-July 7th 2023

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Featured, Property.

Bolton 

Rudolph L. & Colleen E. Coletti sold property at 45 Skyline Drive to Jacob & Kathleen Altner for $840,000 

Chester

Estate of Phyllis W. Bogle sold property at 123 Pine Street to Robert R. Hill for $220,000

John S., Rachel L., & John H. Shafer sold property at 305 Stock Farm Road to Adam & Casey Rosen-Carole for $90,000 

David Figliuzzi & Robert Clark Phillios sold property at 68 Woodridge Road to Christie & Ian Maher for $332,500

Martin A. & Cindy M. Turcotte sold property at 254 Olmstedville Rd. to Kevin Lyons for $274,900

Glens Falls 

Kaelyn Miller (n.k.a. Kaelyn Nicholson) sold property at 61 Staple St. to Cary Frenchette for $245,000  

Thomas S. Osilka & Gina M. Scarano-Osilka Irrevocable trust 03/10/21 sold property at 5 Pine Street to Ali Caruso for $170,000

Horicon

The Bushek Living Trust dated May 20, 2015 sold property at Shaw Hill Road to Michael & Eileen Hinrichs for $185,000

John A. Bushek George K. Bushek, Virginia M Giaimo & Mary Ellen Duvernoy sold property at Shaw Hill Road to Michael & Eilleen Hinrich for $185,000 

Brant Lake Farm, LP sold property at Grassville Road to Christopher D. & Jacquelyn S. Debar for $19,000

Lake George

Judith M. Carr sold property at 175 Ottawa St. to Nathan Hall for $493,500

Bella Lago Cottages, LLC sold property at 3328 State Route 9 to Adirondack Cottages LLC. $350,000

Michael B., Linda L., Michael S., & Scott D. Lephart sold property at 3210 Lake Drive, to Vojac, LLC for $30,000 

Queensbury

Robert J. Stark sold property at 38 Richardson St. to Levi P. Sullinger & Ashley McKernon for $184,700

Catherine & Justin Beach sold property at 819 County Line Road to Connor G. Abbess & Marissa E. Chaffee for $475,000

JoAnna Sheridan sold property at 9 Queen Mary Dr. to Vivian Lee Lovier- Grant for $200,000

William Didlo sold property at 18 Masters Commons North to Tafhaim Quick for $475,000

Lorraine T. Chair sold property at 113 West Mountain Road to Christine C. Lewis $165,000

Robert & Nancy Murtha sold property at Fitzgerald Road to David Howard & Peter Davis for $50,000

Washington County

Argyle

Joseph Agostin sole property at 549 North Street Road to  William R. Sleezer & Barbara A Bardner for $280,000

Eric Wappett sold property at Pleasant Valley Road to Reuban J. Taylor & Tanner Flewelling for $20,000

Fort Ann

Richard A. Cholar: Richard A. Cholar as Trustee, Cholar-crerar Charitable Remainder Trust: Steven J. & Particia Labruto as Co-Exec. Of the Ancillary Estate of William T. Podworny  sold property at 2305 Comfort Point to Stock Home North, LLC for $2,500,000

Fort Edward 

Thomas M. Pollock sold property at 137 Williams Road to Jamie King for $199,000

Granville 

Load Zone F., LLC sold property at 33 Ritchie Road  to St. Empire Solar IV, LLC for $20,000

Greenwich 

Laura Lemoine fka Laura Alice Hall sold property at 4 John Street to Susan Wood & John Baldwin for $310,000

Hebron

Stephen R. Waite sold property at 3160 County Route 30 to Melissa Mclaughlin for $190,000

Roger F. Bloom sold property at 3659 County Route 30 to Mellissa Kelly for $125,000

Jeanine Morelli-Cary fka Jeanine Morelli sold property at 793 Chamberlin Mills Road to Christina Usack for $132,500 

Hempton 

Patricia J. Grady sold property at 273 Hickey Road to Heather & James Russell for $188,000

Kingsbury

Laura L Derrick, as exec. Of Estate of John W. Leppert sold property at 31 County Route 41 to Andrew Freebern for $112,500

Jeffrey McMorris, Esq., Ref.: Joseph G. Robarge, Jr. sold property at 5 Cherry Street to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-NC3

Joyce E. Conley sold property at 20 Washburn Drive to Matthew C. Lewis for $400,000

Salem

Ray Williams as Exec. of Estate of Wendy A Williams sold property at 4 Mountain View Way to Phillip Riley for $375,000

Whitehall

William Roy Golden, Jr., Ronald Lee Golden, Susan Kay Neddo sold property at 1 Benjamin Street to Paul Mechancik for $24,000

Jenine Macura sold property at 4 Pauline Street to Barry & Evelyn M. Dean for $115,000

Andre A Hagadorn sold property at 127 Poultney Street to Ernest J. Bishop for $50,000

Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls & Tri-County United Way Team Up For “A Putt Above” Golf Classic

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Entertainment, Featured.

On Friday, August 18th, 2023, the Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls and the Tri-County United Way will be hosting the “A Putt Above” Golf Classic at Cronin’s Golf Resort in Warrensburg. This event features a four-person scramble, with a shotgun start at 12:30 PM. Presenting sponsors for this event are Albany Med Health System, and Glens Falls Hospital. 

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Teams and individuals are welcome, $125.00 per player or $500.00 per team – this includes cart rental, lunch from 11:30PM to 12:30 PM, beverages, prizes, and a steak dinner followed by awards. 

The Tri-County United Way as an organization is dedicated to helping people improve their lives and make a positive impact on communities. Tri-County United Way encourages volunteerism, and resolving community problems through identifying and communicating community priorities. 

The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls is a service organization that contributes to the well being of the community through fundraising and community service.  For more information about the “A Putt Above” Golf Classic, please visit tricountyunitedway.org

Glens Falls 18U Titans Softball Travel To Saugerties: Endieveri & Stevens Attend Camp

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Featured, Sports.

Glens Falls Titans leaving the field after their win on Saturday

This past weekend, the Glens Falls 18u Titans team traveled to Cantine Field in Saugerties, New York for the annual softball tournament, and the opportunity to participate in an Elite College Skills/College Exposure Camp! The Elite College Skills Camp gives players the opportunity to experience what a college level practice is like, receive instruction from college coaches, and even potentially get recruited. 

This year, Gianna Endieveri and Kiesten Stevens attended the camp from Glens Falls. Stevens and Endieveri, as members of both Glens Falls Titans and the Glens Falls Varsity Softball team, have been playing together for years… Endieveri was named 2023 Section 2 All-Star, while Stevens earned second team honors.

Glens Falls has built a reputation for having quality softball programs both through their travel programs and school teams. The Glens Falls varsity softball team will be looking to continue the winning tradition in the spring when seniors Endieveri and Stevens take the field with fellow senior Jaelyn Graham; Graham earned first team honors last season, as she showed off her power at the plate and her impeccable defense.   

The coaching staff of the Glens Falls Titans is made up of Head Coach Scott Richards, and coaches Jonelle Bacon and Scott Endieveri. Bacon believes that the Elite College Skills Camp is a good fit for players from the Titans: “This is a good clinic and tournament for us because these are teams and schools that our girls can play for and be competitive,” she said.

Coaches from area schools including The College of Saint Rose, Russell Sage, and a variety of SUNY schools are amongst those that participate in the camp and watch the tournament over the weekend. As the games began early on Saturday morning, college coaches went from field to field to watch the players throughout the day… Unfortunately, the games were called on Sunday due to the weather conditions. 

The Glens Falls Titans were ranked as the seventh seed after their three games on Saturday, having lost their first two games and winning the third on Saturday. If games had been played on Sunday, the Titans would have had to win three games to make it to the championship game.

Both the Glens Falls varsity softball team and the Titans have players who play, or are planning to play, at the next level – 2022 Glens Falls graduate Avery Hill went on to play at SUNY Fredonia, 2023 graduate Lily Haggerty will be playing at SUNY Oswego, and Glens Falls graduate Emylou Richards will continue her softball career at SUNY Adirondack… And Titans player and Warrensburg graduate Kara Bacon will attend Le Moyne College, and play for the Dolphins.