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Summer Construction on Quaker Road

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Featured.

Construction on Quaker Road in Queensbury began on Monday, June 19th, and is expected to last all summer… The stretch of road that will be affected by the construction is just under four miles long. Drivers should be prepared for lane closures and delays as a result of this project; it is suggested that alternative routes be used during construction, as it will be occurring both day and night. 

The construction will involve the rehabilitation or replacement of 18 culverts (which are drains or covered channels that cross under a road way), the rehabilitation of pavement, replacement of signs, and additional work.

The construction will take place on Quaker Road, from Route 9 to Lower Warren Street. Drivers are reminded to slow down in construction zones – this is especially important when some of the work is being done at night. Fines double when you’re speeding in a work zone!

Quaker Road carries a high volume of traffic between Queensbury, Glens Falls, Lake George, and the Adirondack Northway.

 What’s Next at The Hyde Museum?.. The Exhibition Tour, Songs of the Horizon

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Featured, In the Arts.

Beginning on June 24th, in honor of the Hyde Collection’s 60th anniversary, the museum will be featuring an exhibition focused on the influence of music and dance on David Smith’s paintings, drawings, and sculptures. This exhibition features works of art from both the private and public collection, and the Estate of David Smith, in addition to a selection of rare archival materials!

This exhibition – curated by Dr. Jennifer Field, Executive Director of The Estate of David Smith – is organized to commemorate The Hyde Collection’s 60th anniversary as a public museum. It features approximately thirty loans from major private and public collections, including Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Harvard Art Museums, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and the Estate of David Smith; along with a selection of archival materials from the Estate, and works from The Hyde’s permanent collection.

David Smith (1906-1965) settled permanently in Bolton Landing, New York, in 1940, with the artist Dorothy Dehner. The Adirondack region that encompasses Bolton Landing and Glens Falls became inseparable from Smith’s artistic practice… A dialogue with nature – the mountain landscape, the change of seasons, the flight of birds – is reflected in his artwork in every medium. In the 1940s, inspired by modern dance and concerts held both locally and in New York City, he made inventive works of art that depict dancing figures and musicians playing instruments. Music was intrinsic to Smith’s life and work: “I use the music as company in the manual labor part of a sculpture,” he later explained.

As part of Smith’s commitment to the area, he became deeply involved with the foundation of The Hyde Collection prior to his death in 1965… Mrs. Charlotte Hyde, founder of the Museum, was a friend of David Smith. There were very close bonds between the sculptor and Mrs. Hyde’s curators – Otto Wittman and Jerry Dodge – as well as her longtime friend and Chair of her trustees, artist and experimental filmmaker Douglass Crockwell. Smith was one of the Collection’s earliest trustees – he curated The Hyde’s very first summer exhibition, installing his own sculptures on the lawn. In the spirit of that inaugural event, Songs of the Horizon: David Smith, Music, and Dance will feature two graceful, vertical sculptures from later in Smith’s career… Measuring up to twelve feet tall, they poetically evoke the essence of music, dance, and nature.

This exhibition also includes a selection of works by Dorothy Dehner, in acknowledgment of the vital role she played in Smith’s early career and his life in the Adirondacks… Dehner and Smith married on Christmas Eve, 1927, and bought a farm in Bolton Landing, where they spent much of their married life. Dehner’s subject matter consisted of natural forms, such as shells and aquatic life, while her style was influenced by cubism. The couple divorced after over two decades of a tumultuous marriage… However, the twenty-three year marriage still contributed to each of the artists’ work.

For more information, please visit hydecollection.org

Wiawaka Center for Women Celebrates 120 Years 

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Featured, In the Arts.

Wiawaka was created in 1903, and is located at 3778 Route 9L in Lake George, NY… It was created by and for women! It is the oldest and longest continuously operating retreat for women in America. Nestled within the breathtaking Adirondack Park, the property spans nearly 60 acres of waterfront and wooded hills at the base of French Mountain. Wiawaka is celebrating their 120th year this summer, and the upcoming season will be filled with an array of enriching workshops, retreats, events, and programs.

Wiawaka Center for Women is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, committed to enhancing the lives of women through wellness programs, workshops, events, and artistic celebrations. In 1908, renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe became one of the first artists to stay at Wiawaka, and her room remains one of our most sought-after accommodations on the property! Wiawaka remains dedicated to preserving this historic property, and fulfilling the mission established by their founders – Katrina Trask, and Mary Wiltsie Fuller.

Doreen Kelly is the Executive Director of Wiawaka Center for Women: “We take great pride in this historical milestone, and express our deep gratitude to all our supporters who have been instrumental in helping us reach this significant achievement,” Doreen said.

In addition to overnight stays, Wiawaka offers offer daily healthy meals, day passes, season passes, and a host of programs… As the oldest continuously operating retreat for women in America, Wiawaka takes great pride in honoring this cherished tradition while embracing the future. In recognition of its historical significance, Wiawaka was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. It stands as one of the Places Where Women Made History, and is featured on the travel itinerary compiled by the National Park Service, showcasing National Register properties in Massachusetts and New York associated with significant events in women’s history.

Noteworthy highlights of their programming include the Georgia O’Keeffe Week, Artists in Residency Week, and SWIM Week – honoring the remarkable woman swimmers of Lake George. Diane Struble will be one of the swimmers honored; she made history as the first woman to complete the full lake swim. Additionally, there will be a captivating Storytelling weekend planned, and many other exciting offerings!

Every Monday at 5:00 PM, there will be Historical Tours, and an invitation to enjoy dinner after the tour. To participate in dinner, it is requested that you make reservations in advance by contacting the front desk at (518) 668-9690.

Come experience the beautiful historic property, and discover how it can enrich your life, empower your outlook, and rejuvenate your spirit! Join the ranks of thousands who have shaped the history of this extraordinary place.

Learn more about Wiawaka’s upcoming events at wiawaka.org, or call (518) 668-9690.

GFPD & Warren County Sheriff’s Office Respond To Swatting Incident

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On Saturday, June 10th, 2023, at approximately 5:45 AM, the Glens Falls Police Department, with assistance from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a shooting and hostage situation at 19 Elm Street in the City of Glens Falls. The anonymous caller mentioned explosives were present at the location, and that the explosives could be detonated remotely… The caller also said that they would shoot at any police officer who responded to the location.

“Our police department, in tandem with the sheriff’s office, responded to the scene and blocked off the area around the building” stated Chief Jarred Smith.  “Once an entry was made into the building to evacuate those who were inside 19 Elm Street, it was determined that there was no evidence to substantiate the claims made by the anonymous caller… Also, the hostage mentioned by name by the caller was not home. In fact, this alleged hostage wasn’t even close to Glens Falls once they were located by investigators.”

“The good thing is nothing happened,” says Mayor Collins, “and the multi-agency response fell into place at a very early hour on a weekend morning… But this was a high-level response, which was completely unnecessary.  I want everyone to understand the seriousness of what happened, and that it won’t be tolerated.”

The incident remains under investigation.  If you have any information, please contact the Glens Falls Police at (518) 761-3840.

LARAC’s June Arts Festival 2023

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

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.

Property Transactions June 2nd-June 9th

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured, Property.

Warren County

Bolton

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

Navigating Car Accidents with Intoxicated or Drug-Impaired Drivers: Crucial Steps for Seeking Compensation and Protecting Your Rights

Written by Scott Peterson, D'Orazio Peterson LLP on . Posted in Business, Columns, Featured, News, Opinion.

Drunk driving

Today we are going to talk about what to do if you are hurt in a car accident involving a driver who was intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. 

There are a couple of things that you need to think about if and when you are involved in an accident involving a drunk driver, or a driver who was under the influence of drugs, including marijuana, which is now recreationally legal in New York.

The first thing you’ll want to do is make sure that the police are called so that a police report can be made, statements obtained, etc. If a driver is under the influence they will likely be issued tickets, which is important because that can help you establish liability down the road in the event that you have to file a lawsuit or if you’re dealing with an insurance company.

You’ll want to make sure that you call the police, that the police come to the scene, accident reports are completed, insurance information is exchanged, and any witnesses are identified by the responding police officer. After the accident, you or your attorney is going to want to reach out to the local court or district attorney who is responsible for prosecuting those tickets, who will be notified that this was an accident that involved a serious injury.

Why do we do that? Because then the prosecutor is less likely to give a quick plea deal to the wrongdoer, which may become important later if there is an admission of liability in the criminal matter.  

You’ll next want to make confirm the insurance coverage limits for the other driver, and notify any relevant insurance carriers. This may not only include the other driver as we’ll discuss below.

After you have determined the other driver’s insurance coverage limits, you may need to notify your own insurance company that you have a potential SUM or UM claim. This is a claim that allows you to seek damages from your own insurance company in excess of the other driver’s insurance.

Why is this important?

This is important because often drunk driver involve very serious injuries. You may need surgery or surgeries. You may have a long recovery. You may miss work, or worse. If the other driver has minimal insurance coverage it may not be enough to adequately compensate you.

SUM or UM coverage – under your own insurance policy – is there to help you in this exact scenario, and in many cases allows you to make a claim for damages beyond the other driver’s coverage. If you don’t know what your SUM or UM coverage is take a look at the declarations page on your auto insurance policy.  You can get that from your insurance carrier.

TIP: If you’re able to, you should increase your SUM/UM coverage. It’s relatively cheap, and we have had far too many clients obtain less than they should because of inadequate coverage.

Of course the most important thing following an accident is to take care of yourself or your family member. Thinking about the above, however, may also help you or your family in the end.

If you have questions contact us today.

*Attorney advertising. Not intended as legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Tonight! The Shirt Factory Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral

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

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 EPA and The City of Glens Falls Lead Pipe Inventory

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Featured, Home & Garden.

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.

For more information, please visit warrencountyny.gov

Summer Swimming Lessons at Glens Falls High School

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Featured.

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 1Session 2Session 3 
  June 26 to July 7 July 10 to July 21July 24-August 4 
Level 19:30-10:00 10:00-10:309:30-10:00 10:00-10:309:30-10:00 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.