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andy@denpubs.com NORTH CREEK — A variety of Fourth of July events are planned throughout the region this week, starting with the 25th Annual Minerva Day on Saturday, June 30 and ending with Independence Day celebrations in Johnsburg and Indian Lake on Saturday, July 7.
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The six seniors graduating from Newcomb Central School met guest speaker Congressman Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh) before the commencement ceremony June 23. From left are Newcomb Central School Superintendent Skip Hults, Owens, Senior Class Advisor Martha Swan, Taylor Goodspeed, Morgan Winslow, valedictorian Marlena Peter, salutatorian Rebecca Bolan, Renna Yandon, Caelan Gould and School Board President Steve Frieman. Photo by Andy Flynn
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NEWCOMB — The Newcomb Central School District celebrated a big milestone this year, boosting its enrollment to 101 students. That may not seem like a lot, but considering the school had only 55 students five years ago, topping 100 is a big deal. The turnaround began after Super-
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NORTH CREEK — The Johnsburg Planning Board ended public comment on the much-discussed Ward Hill Subdivision proposal Monday, June 25 but deferred action on the plan until its July meeting to allow board members time to craft a draft decision regarding the project.
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as the board worked through the issues worked to address residents’ concerns, the crowds diminished. Monday, three residents appeared to voice their comments during the final public comment period before the months-long public hearing closed. Stuart Hudnut wanted assurance that septic fields in the subdivision met the required minimum setbacks from streams and other natural wa-
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The 12-lot subdivision of more than 200 acres off of Peaceful Valley Road near Iroquois Trail and Chatiemac Trail has dominated the discussion at Planning Board meetings for five months as the Planning Board and project engineer James Easton worked through a host of issues. Initially, those living near the proposed project showed up en masse at Planning Board meetings to voice their concerns. Little by little,
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don’t often see in my new job,” Owens said. “It shows that there is a place for entrepreneurship and innovation in every aspect of our lives. Education should not be an exception but a model for such innovation. Newcomb has shown that it can be done, and I love to see that. Beyond the specifics of the educational program here in Newcomb is a larger life lesson of perseverance and rebuilding that you will take with you through all of your lives.”
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intendent Skip Hults began accepting foreign exchange students. They get a uniquely Adirondack education, the locals get more diversity, and Newcomb Central fills classrooms. The program caught the attention of Congressman Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh), who was the guest speaker at Newcomb Central’s June 23 commencement ceremony honoring its six Class of 2012 graduates. “This is a very practical solution, something I like to see, something I
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The 25th Annual Minerva Day celebration will be a time for fun activities, food and friends. Activities will include fishing, the Pant, Pedal, Paddle race, multiple yard sales, a parade, a potluck dinner and fireworks.