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ROOST eyes three major multi-sports events Preliminary stages in the works for the potential of three major events coming to Tri-Lakes By Keith Lobdell
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LAKE PLACID — This week, a contingent from Sweden will be touring the Lake Placid region, seeing if it has what it takes to host one of the biggest international competitions in the world of winter sports. It’s not the Olympics, but Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) director James McKenna told members of the Essex County Economic Development Committee June 12 the visit from the Swedish officials would be the first step towards deciding if the Lake Placid region could place a bid for the World College Games in 2023.
“This is one of three organizations we have talked to about the chance to bring their events into Lake Placid,” McKenna said. “This is by far the biggest one, and everything is only in the preliminary stages at this point. It is a major global event, more manageable than the Olympics, but something at the global level. It is not the run of the mill type of thing we are looking at here.” Along with the World College Games, McKenna said there have also been talks with the World Children’s Games in 2019 and the Special Olympics World Games in 2021, along with a possible fourth event in 2025. “The Children’s Games are roughly the same size as the Empire State Games, so we know we would be able to accommodate it,” McKenna said. “Currently, we are exploring bidding options for that event.” The other two are a lot bigger, accord >> See GAMES | pg. 18
State, hiking groups brace for busy season Sprague nets ADK Mountain Club and DEC to promote stewardship while steering hikers to lesser-known trails By Kim Dedam
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LAKE PLACID — State conservation officers and preservation groups are expecting another high traffic summer hiking season. Already, parking lots are filling up on weekends, pressing hikers to line state roadways with vehicles, adding foot traffic to narrow shoulders. The increased pressure on use of Adirondack Park trails com The state Department of Environmental Conservation and preservation groups are expecting Photo by Kim Dedam >> See HIKING | pg. 15 another high traffic summer hiking season in the High Peaks.
endorsements of county supers DA’s re-election campaign moves into summer with no lawmaker opposition By Pete DeMola
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ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague has been endorsed by all 18 members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors. The final vote fell into place last week. “Kristy Sprague has been an effective and diligent District Attorney,” said Roby Politi (I-North Elba) in a statement. “She is honest, she is fair and she understands the needs of our Essex County communities. Kristy has my support for re-election.” >> See SPRAGUE | pg. 19