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John Strong hailed as major influence on local culture
Conover: Warren County’s fiscal health is rising By Thom Randall
Lake George Arts Project director retires
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Lake George Town Supervisor Dennis Dickinson (left) and Mayor Robert Blais (right) congratulate John Strong Dec. 17 at his retirement party, moments after Dickinson handed him a crystal cup commemorating his many achievements as director of the Lake George Arts Project for 40 years.
LAKE GEORGE | For nearly 40 years, John Strong has served as executive director of the Lake George Arts {Project — founding, organizing and producing some of the landmark cultural events held in Lake George. Strong, who is retiring this week from his post with the Arts Project, was honored recently by the town and village of Lake George for his role in nurturing Lake George’s cultural scene. Dec. 16 was named John Strong Day, and on Dec. 17, he was hailed at his retirement party by area officials for his many years of work on behalf of Lake George’s citizens and visitors. This party — a celebration of his career with the Lake George Arts project — was held at the Lake George Holiday Inn. In a speech to the citizens attending the affair, Lake George Town Board member Marisa Muratori described Strong’s influence in boosting Lake George’s quality of life. “Because of John’s leadership of the Lake George Arts Project, our community has experienced a world of musical excellence, vanguard gallery exhibitions and some of the region’s hippest parties,” she said. L a ke G e or ge Sup e r v i s or D e n n i s Dickinson said Strong has been an outstanding asset to the village’s ambiance and its cultural growth. “You’ve held great events — you keep us
WARREN COUNTY | Warren County is in solid financial shape — a trend developing over recent years which is expected to continue, county Board of Supervisors Chairman Ron Conover told county leaders at their Dec. 20 meeting.
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going all summer,” he said. “Your fundraisers are ‘to die for’ and not to be missed.” Dickinson said Strong’s initiatives have spun off many other events and innovations through his 40 years leading the Arts Project. “It’s been a wonderful ride,” he said. “What you’ve done goes beyond words.” Dickinson, Muratori and Village Mayor Robert Blais all credited Strong with his role in developing and producing events and concerts that have boosted the village’s offseason activity — and the area’s economy. The municipal officials presented Strong with a crystal cup — the Lake George Community Award for Distinguished Lifetime Contribution.
STRONG RECALLS HIGHLIGHTS OF HIS CAREER
Strong responded by outlining his years with the Arts Project, noting the 1983 Ice & Air Show in which famed Manhattan artists created sculptures that were staged on the ice of Lake George. He also reminisced about the origins of the acclaimed Lake George Jazz Weekend.
Serving as Chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, Bolton Supervisor Ron Conover gives his ‘State of the County’ speech in January 2019. As of Jan. 3, Conover stepped down as chairman after serving three terms, two weeks after giving a follow-up State of the County speech about the county’s continued reduction in borrowings and increase in revenue. Photo by Thom Randall
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Conversion of LG Forum into community center to be studied By Thom Randall CORRESPONDENT
Architectural rendering of planned Newcomb museum and visitor center.
LAKE GEORGE | Establishing a performing arts venue and conference center in Lake George moved closer to reality recently as the Lake George village and town boards jointly hired MRB Group to research the feasibility of converting the Lake George Forum into such a facility. In charge of conducting the feasibility study for MRB Group — based in Rochester — will be Michael N’dolo, economic development services director for the firm. He works at MRB Group’s branch office in Saratoga Springs. N’dolo outlined the scope of his study to the Lake George Village Board at their Dec. 16 meeting. He said the study would detail a variety of options for the proposed multi-use facility’s ownership and operation, and identify sources of funding as well as provide predictions about its finances. N’dolo said the feasibility study would research the potential operating expenses and revenues, examine the likely size of audiences for concerts and other events, determine the probable facility usage and staffing needs, as well as develop proposals for capital plans whether the venue is privately or municipally owned — or a joint public-private venture.
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