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Folwer Building In Downtown Glens Falls Is Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival To Feature Purchased; Fate Of Theater Remains Uncertain New Shapes During Its September Activities
JMZ Architects and Planners purchased the Fowler Building at 190 Glen St. in Glens Falls. The first floor housed Aimie’s Dinner and a Movie, whose owners have decided on a career change.
Humpty Dumpty, owned by Richard Lawhorn of Louisville, Ky., will be soaring during the annual Adirondack Balloon Festival in Glens Falls and Queensbury Sept. 17-20.
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BY JILL NAGY After 14 years as tenants, JMZ Architects and Planners is now the owner of its downtown Glens Falls home at 190 Glen St. The company said it purchased the building on Sept. 1. The architects occupy the second and third floors of the three-story building. Until recently, the first floor housed Aimie’s Dinner and a Movie and Wallabee’s Jazz Bar, both owned by Kerry and Sandy Metivier. The Metiviers decided on a career change. JMZ bought the assets of those businesses and are looking for tenants to take over that space. So far, there are three tentative renters, according to Tenee Casaccio, president of JMZ. Sandy Metivier’s father, Bud Wolf, was the owner of the building. Upstate Model
Railroaders rent space in the basement but, Casaccio said, they may move. The purchase was partly a renewal of the firm’s commitment to downtown Glens Falls and partly a tribute to Robert Joy, who founded JMZ in 1977, Casaccio said. Joy was part of a group that purchased, renovated and resold a row of nine Warren Street buildings in the 1970s. Casaccio sees the purchase of the Glen Street building as “a wonderful legacy” that builds on Joy’s vision for the city. Known as the B.B.Fowler Building, 190 Glen St. began life as a department store. “Knowing that my grandparents shopped in the Fowler Building, I think there was Continued On Page 15
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Nine new balloon shapes will be seen at this year’s Adirondack Balloon Festival set Sept. 1720 in Glens Falls and Queensbury. It is the 43rd annual event. This year, the logo is a maple leaf shape in autumnal tones with a moose, trees and hot air balloons silhouetted. The event will include balloons, including first-timers Snobird and Humpty Dumpty, owned by Richard Lawhorn of Louisville, Ky.; longtime crowd favorite Purple People Eater; Sunny Boy, reappearing after more than a decade away; BettyJean the butterfly, whose one visit to the balloon festival was during less-than-stellar weather and it was therefore only inflated briefly; Pandy the Panda Bear; Stinky the skunk; Pig Headed; and Joelly, the baby bee.
Organizers said special VIP parking will be available once again this year. Special designated parking at the airport’s main entrance is available for $15 for the weekend. Parking passes can be purchased online at www. adirondackballoonfest.org and passes may be purchased at Glens Falls City Hall in the clerk’s office, Queensbury Town Office , Warren County Municipal Center (treasurer’s office) and Warren County Department of Public Works offices in Warrensburg. The event kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. at Crandall Park in Glens Falls. Events continue through the weekend at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (Warren County Airport). The Adirondack Balloon Festival is a Continued On Page 16
ARCC’s Inaugural ‘BusinessPulse’ Event Will The Hyde Collection Receives Its Largest Arts Showcase Businesses, Have Wellness Theme Gift In 30 Years From Schenectady Collectors The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its first BusinessPulse on Oct. 29, a re-structured show to showcase the local business community. This will feature 8-foot by 10-foot booth areas with tabletop displays for easy set-up and teardown where businesses will be able to showcase their products and services. It is scheduled for 3-7 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack, 640 Bay Road in Queensbury. Chamber officials said it will promote an atmosphere for productive networking. The day will also feature door prizes, cash bar, complimentary food and drink samples from local restaurants and bars, and more. With the growth of the health and wellness sector of the region, Chamber members that are experts in these fields will be highlighted at this show. In April of 2014, the Chamber started a Workplace Health & Wellness Council committed to developing and sustaining a culture of wellness in the business community, building on the work and partnership with the Creating Healthy Places program through Glens Falls Hospital. Chamber officials said part of this year’s showcase will be a “Health Tip Challenge”.
Showcase participants will be searching out health tips from the various exhibitors. Also, during the showcase there will be demonstrations by a number of the health and wellness exhibitors, including cooking and physical activities demos. Organizers said the new venue will provide more exposure to exhibitors than ever before. Also planned are businesses providing information on financial health. All area businesses are encouraged to take part in the BusinessPulse, which will highlight the overall wellness of businesses, both physically and financially. To reserve booth space, go to www. adirondackchamber.org or call the Chamber at 798-1761. The BusinessPulse is sponsored by the Adirondack Trust Co., Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls National Bank & Trust, Mannix Marketing, National Grid, Six Flags Great Escape,Whiteman Chevrolet, Keena, and NBT Bank. The ARCC is a nonprofit, member-based business organization. It is an advocate for the economic success of its 1,000 member businesses, representing in excess of 23,000 people predominantly in Warren, Washington and northern Saratoga counties.
The Hyde Collection recently received its largest gift of modern art in 30 years in the form of a group of paintings, drawings, prints, mixed media, and sculpture by many of the world’s leading modern artists. Museum officials said the collection of 55 works of art, including works by Josef Albers, Sol LeWitt, Grace Hartigan, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Motherwell, Bridget Riley, Robert Rauschenberg, David Smith, and 38 other artists, was given to The Hyde by Werner Feibes and the late James Schmitt, architects and longtime art patrons, collectors, and friends of The Hyde. Feibes and Schmitt, partners in work and life, began collecting modern art in the 1950s. Their collection evolved over a half century, as they explored galleries in the United States and abroad, and developed personal relationships with artists and art dealers, Hyde officials said. “This is a transformational gift for The Hyde,” said Erin Coe, director of The Hyde Collection. “The museum is largely known as a collection of Old Masters. The donation from Werner Feibes and James Schmitt now makes us the leading repository of modern art in the region.” Prior to the donation, The Hyde’s collection of modern art was formed around two significant past donations. The first gift of 20th-century
This work, “Passport, 1967,” is part of a collection recently given to the The Hyde. art was made between 1992 and 1996 by the late Jane Murray and consists of 82 works. The second major gift was made between 1999 and 2008, by the late Nancy Sills and her husband Dr. Stephen Sills, totaling 45 works. “The Feibes and Schmitt gift significantly enhances our collection of Modern art,” said Coe. “It expands and strengthens its scope and depth and opens new doors for exhibition and Continued On Page 11
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ARCC Membership Manager Receives Award Group Plans To Re-Open Gristmill Restaurant From National Chamber Of Commerce Group In Warrensburg; Changes, Expanded Hours The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) awardedFinancial Adirondack Planning_Path_SBJ Ad_2015_BLK_Layout 1 7/31/2015 10:55 AM Page 1 Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Manager Pam Fisher the Circle of Champions Award for being responsible for the third most new member sales in the United States, when compared to chambers of commerce of comparable size. The award was recently presented at the ACCE National Conference in Montreal, Canada, amongst her peers of over 1,200 Chamber professionals. “Our success in new member sales would not be possible without the assistance of our volunteers, our board and hard-working ambassadors, among others, who share testimonials as to how our Chamber helps businesses to grow and thrive,” said Fisher. “With exceptional programming such as the Take that first stepwon and a complimentary meeting Pam Fisher the arrange Circle of Champions Award Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail, Leadership for new member sales accomplishments. Adirondack, our Network for Enterprising with one of our financial planners, John Conroe, CFP®, Courtesy ARCC Women’s Program, and the Nonprofit Business ® or Chris Rose today. Kim Council, it’s an exciting time to be part of Gallo, the soCFP has the,Chamber, supporting those businesses. Adirondack Chamber and also our growing “We are extremely proud of Pam for the region. I am grateful for the opportunity to meet dedicated work she puts forth every day to The Lotus Group purchased the Gristmill property at 100 River St. in Warrensburg, as well as the so many awesome professionals who make our engage and recruit businesses in understanding historic barn adjacent to the building, and another building on the other side of the restaurant. community the great place that it is,” she added. the value of membership in the Chamber,” stated Photo/Todd Bissonette Photography Since 1914, the ARCC has been the voice of Peter Aust, ARCC president and CEO. “That The Lotus Group announced it has formally Anand is also looking into the idea of business in the region. The Chamber has been tireless commitment is recognized not only by jconroe@adirondacktrust.com closed on the Gristmill property at 100 River offering a “gastro pub” menu to the bar offering progressive and innovative programs/ our national Association of Chamber Executives, 518-584-3409 2311 St. in Warrensburg, as well(x) as the historic barn downstairs for those who would like a quick services for businesses to help them grow and but by the nearly 1,100 other business members adjacent to the building, and 106 bite to eat without compromising quality thrive. As the business community has evolved, of the ARCC as well.” adirondacktrust.comRiver St., the building on the other side of the restaurant. and flavor. Visit your neighborhood Ash Anand, president and CEO branch of the He also plans to extend the Gristmill’s hours Lotus Group, also based in Warrensburg, has and open dates. According to the company, Investment Products are: numerous for theIN VALUE barn that© 2015 include a Trust many people have said that they would like NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK • NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCYplans • MAY GO DOWN The Adirondack Company craft brewery. more fine dining options available in the The company said 106 River St. will be the area, and with those comments in mind, new location for its dog grooming salon and Anand will change the dates that the Gristmill boutique, Bark Avenue. traditionally closes for the season, as well as The Adirondack Council board of directors As for the Gristmill itself, Anand plans on extend hours for those who would like to stop elected environmental attorney and local nonprofit keeping the traditions alive and honoring the by the bar area for evening drinks. organization founder Robert J. Kafin to serve a gourmet restaurant last run by chef Chris For more about future plans for the Gristmill, two-year term as its chairman. Lambeth. contact Maggie Morgan, communications Kafin is a founding board member of Friends of Anand said he wants to maintain the good director, at 478-8069 or email maggie@ ColesWoods,Glens Falls Action Committee and the food and inviting atmosphere that customers lotusanalytics.com. LowerAdirondack RegionalArts Council (LARAC). enjoyed, but noted they can expect some The Lotus Group of Companies was The position is unpaid. revamping of both the environment and the established in 2009 in the home office of Anand “We are thrilled to have Bob Kafin as our new menu. where he dealt with analytics and consulting. chairman,” said Adirondack Council Executive In the upcoming months, the Lotus team Today, a staff of about 10 people work in the Director William C. Janeway. “Bob is a highly will be “bringing the riverfront property to its corporate office of Lotus. In six years, the respected environmental attorney who began full potential with a new take on what history company has added over 30 employees. The his career in the Adirondacks, but made a name has left behind,” said a company statement. group has opened an automotive repair shop, a for himself nationwide with his legal skills and Among the plans for the Gristmill are construction company, a property management expertise.He is one of the nation’s top environmental new color schemes, added riverside seating, company, a nutracueticals line, a learning lawyers and he also cares deeply about the future of additions to the rich, rustic décor, and some center and daycare, and soon a transportation the park’s communities and its residents.” Robert J. Kafin will serve a two-year term as new menu options, the company said. company. He will take the reins of the organization from chairman of the Adirondack Council. Courtesy Adirondack Council Ann Carmel, who chaired the council’s board from 2011 to 2015. million to more than $6 million, helping to secure “Bob will do a splendid job as chairman,” the St. Regis Canoe Area,” Janeway said. “He has From 1991 to 2009, he was a member of the the future of the organization. Her leadership, said Ann Carmel. “He knows the park very well, helped to build public ski trails in Glens Falls and senior management team for Proskauer Rose in enthusiasm and experience will be missed.” understands government and politics and works to enhance the local arts scene. Not many people NewYork City,serving as its chief operating partner A native of suburban Philadelphia,Kafin moved well with people. The board could not have made around here know he is also in charge of one of for 15 years and also as its general counsel. He is the to Glens Falls after graduating from Franklin & a better choice.” the largest urban farmers’ markets in America as founder and a member of the firm’s Environmental Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., and earning Kafin said Carmel accomplished a great deal in chairman of GrowNYC. Group. his law degree from Harvard University. Kafin her two terms. Since 1971, Kafin has developed expertise in Kafin is on the board of directors for the was admitted to practice law in New York in 1967. “Ann has served with distinction these past four the major federal and state environmental laws, Preservation League of New York State and Parks “Decades ago, Bob helped farmers in Schoharie years,” Kafin said.“Ann oversaw the search for our was one of the primary authors of the initial set of and Trails NewYork.Among the other organizations County protect their valley croplands from new director Willie Janeway. She also completed regulations implementing the NYS Environmental for which he has served on the board of directors are being flooded by a new dam. Here, he oversaw a strategic plan that will guide our work for years Quality Review Act (SEQR), and among the first the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, environmental studies on sports venues for the to come, and carried out a capital campaign that lawyers to conduct hearings under the Adirondack Crandall Library, The Hyde Collection and Lake Olympic Winter Games in 1980 and helped defeat essentially doubled our Forever Wild Fund from $3 Park Agency Act. George Association. a plan to build nearly 5,000 homes adjacent to
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American Pharoah’s Economic Impact Is Felt Adirondack Thunder Hockey Team Tickets Prior To His Defeat In Historic Travers Stakes Available For Team’s Inaugural Season This Fall BY R.J. DELUKE The New York Racing Association announced record wagering and handle figures for the recently completed thoroughbred horse racing season at Saratoga Race Course, a tourist attraction that also affects the Glens Falls/Lake George region. Peter Aust, president and CEO of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce,had noted the August numbers are historically bigger than July, assisted by the proximity of Saratoga Race Course, and that while people want to see the lake and mountains and go boating, they also want to go to the race track. It appears that having Triple Crown winner American Pharoah come to the Travers Stakes on Aug. 29 boosted attendance and the associated impact on area businesses. The 147th season at Saratoga Race Course saw record handle of $648.3 million, a 13.5 percent increase in corresponding all-source wagering activity over last year, according to NYRA. The record wagering shattered the previous high from 2012 of $590.2 million, which included international settlements that have yet to be recorded for the 2015 Saratoga meet. On-track handle also set a record of $157.7 million, surpassing the previous high of $150.6 million in 2012. “The 2015 season at Saratoga Race Course was truly fabulous and is one which we won’t soon forget,” said NYRA CEO and President Chris Kay. “All of us at the New York Racing Association are deeply appreciative of the support we have received from the owners, trainers, jockeys, stakeholders, fans and the community as a whole during this historic season at Saratoga. Their dedication to the industry and love for the sport continue to cement Saratoga as the premier race meet in North America.” Michael Consuelo, executive director of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce, said the week and weekend of the Travers “was an excellent one in terms of occupancy. How much of it was attributed to the appearance of American Pharoah is hard to say, but I would think that it
The appearance of American Pharoah at the Travers had a big area economic impact. R.J. Deluke
had somewhat of an impact only from the fact that occupancy was high because of compression from our friends in Saratoga.” “With high demand down there coupled with even higher rates, it does drive visitors up to our area regardless of having a Triple Crown winner as a highlight or not,” he said.“We do well during the racing season because visitors tend to stay up here, drive to Saratoga for a day at the track and back up here to Lake George for all of the wonderful features of the Lake and the surrounding area..” In Saratoga County, Pete Bardunias, president and CEO of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County,said the appearance of American Pharoah, “energized the already-exciting Travers weekend to a fever pitch, filled our hotels and got anyone with even the slightest interest in horse racing to participate in the sport.” Bill Donovan, who owns both Maestro’s at the Van Dam and Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar, both in downtown in Saratoga Springs, said Travers Week numbers for both restaurants were 22 percent higher this year than last year.
The Adirondack Thunder, the affiliate of the Calgary Flames that will play this fall at the Glens Falls Civic Center, has a preliminary promotional schedule and group ticket plans for the 2015-16 inaugural season. The Thunder’s 2015-16 home schedule, which consists of 36 home games, will begin on Saturday, Oct. 24, as the Thunder take on the Manchester Monarchs at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Opening Night will feature two giveaways, a magnet schedule and a rally towel, which will commemorate the franchise’s home opener, team officials said. The Thunder’s schedule is highlighted by the traditional New Year’s Eve game, featuring indoor fireworks, which will be played on Thursday, Dec. 31, as the Thunder host the Reading Royals. The New Year’s Eve game has been a tradition in Glens Falls dating back to the Adirondack Red Wings, and was successfully presented this past season with the Adirondack Flames, in front of an over capacity crowd of 4,821, officials said. Two new scheduling features include a “School Day Game,” held on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. as the Thunder host the Norfolk Admirals. The game offers elementary and middle school classrooms from local schools the opportunity to spend a day at the Civic Center, as the Thunder offer an educational experience centered on hockey. The Thunder will also offer the “Lake Placid Experience” on Sunday, March 13, against Reading at the historic Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, with a 7 p.m. start time. The Thunder will wear three specialty j erse ys dur ing the inaugura l se ason, beginning with Military Appreciation Night, presented by U.A. Local 773 on Saturday, Dec. 12. The Thunder will also hold Pink in the Rink, presented by Glens Falls Hospital, on Saturday, Jan. 16 and Autism Awareness Night on Saturday, April 2. Each set of jerseys will be auctioned off with proceeds being donated to a charitable organization associated with
the cause. Post-game skates and meet-and-greets with the team, sponsored by Glens Falls Hospital, will also see a return to the Civic Center, on Sunday, Nov. 29; Sunday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, April 3. All three games will face off at 3 p.m. and feature an opportunity to meet the team after the conclusion of the game. The Thunder will hold a number of giveaways throughout the season, headlined by a youth jersey giveaway, sponsored by Glens Falls Hospital, on Friday, Dec. 4 and a team picture giveaway on Sunday, April 3. Additional giveaways will be announced at a later date. Group ticket packages are available beginning today, May 28, for all 2015-16 home games, beginning on Saturday, Oct. 24, as the Thunder host the Manchester Monarchs at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Group plans are available for groups of 10 or more tickets. Group pricing, per ticket, is listed below. The prices include a 7 percent sales tax and a $1 Civic Center facility fee. The Thunder also introduced a new group incentives program to help reward the groups that come out to the Civic Center. Groups will receive incentives in the form of Thunder autographed items and experiences. Full season, partial season, flex ticket packs and group tickets are available to renew or purchase. All full season, 22 game and 12 game Thunder season ticket holders are entitled to unlimited unused ticket exchange, playoff ticket priority and the ability to buy tickets all season long at the discounted season ticket price. An up-todate promotional schedule is available at echlthunder.com. To purchase tickets, contact the Adirondack Thunder front office at 480-3355 ext. 1, visit echlthunder.com/season tickets or stop by the Adirondack Thunder front offices, located at the Glens Falls Civic Center.
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Elephant’s Trunk In Downtown Glens Falls Will Pizza Jerks Opens Second Lake George Eatery, Offer Children’s Clothing, Books, Toys, Gifts Third Overall, In Site That Offers Craft Beers
Elephant’s Trunk, a baby and children’s boutique, is gearing up for an October opening at 206 Glen St. in Glens Falls. Owner Katie Sullivan says she will run a family friendly store. Courtesy Elephant’s Trunk
BY MAUREEN WERTHER Elephant’s Trunk,a baby and children’s boutique, will open its doors for business at 206 Glen St. in Glens Falls in early October,. Owner Katie Sullivan will offer a selection of clothing, gifts, books, educational toys, and religious items. She said customers will be able to shop and browse with their children for items ranging in size from Newborn to 5T in styles unavailable in a “big box” store. Sullivan noted she is conscious of the budget considerations of young families and her price points reflect that awareness. Her goal, he said, is to make Elephant’s Trunk a “family friendly” store. She plans to offer weekly coffee“meet ups” for moms to congregate and hear about pertinent parenting and childhood wellness topics such as breast-feeding, vaccination issues, and early childhood education. Sullivan is also excited about meeting new people and becoming an involved and active member of her community. Growing up on Long Island as the second of seven children, she recalled how her stay-at-home mom dreamed of opening a children’s clothing store. Sullivan’s husband is from Fort Edward and
the two met as students at Hartwick College. After graduation,they married and settled in Glens Falls, where they are raising two daughters, ages 1 and 3. “I was my mother’s first daughter and I wanted to take on her dream to open this store,” said Sullivan. She has worked in retail growing up and during school. It is her first foray into the retail world as store owner. She said her mother was a huge help in making the dream a reality.Sullivan said she learned a great deal about business and operations from her father, an attorney in Long Island. The layout of Elephant’s Trunk includes a children’s play area located in the rear of the store, where kids can have fun while moms shop. There will also be an area for changing a diaper or feeding a baby. “I’ve been downtown and forgotten to pack an extra diaper or wipes,” she said. “Any mom who finds herself in that fix can come into the store and I’ll give them a diaper or wipes and they know they’ll have a clean and inviting place to feed their baby.” Elephant’s Trunk website is still in development; however, a Facebook page is up and running. Elephant’s Trunk can be reached at 955-5035.
BY LIZ WITBECK Pizza Jerks now has a third location at 175 Canada St. in Lake George. The new venue opened Fourth of July weekend. It follows the success of the chain’s other two locations, at 175 Broad St. in Glens Falls and 59 Iroquois St. in Lake George. “Our other location was so busy and our delivery times were getting too long,” said owner Iggy Rovetto. “We were bursting at the seams.” The Canada Street location is approximately 2,000 square feet. It can fit 39 guests in the dining room. A new feature at this location is a bar, which offers a rotation of 10 craft beers. Diners can sit at the bar and enjoy the sound system or sit in the main dining area. Since opening the third facility, business has increased greatly at Pizza Jerks, the owner said. “Business is up 25 percent,” said Rovetto. “We do 75 to 100 deliveries a day.” Rovetto has hired seven delivery drivers to keep up with the pace. Last summer at the Iroquois Street location, Pizza Jerks served 30,000 pizzas and 43,000 slices, he said. Aside from the pizza menu, one of the most popular items at Pizza Jerks is the chicken wings, which are oven-roasted instead of deep fried.Pizza Jerks also plans to expand the menu with more pub-style items such as quesadillas, meatball sliders, and paninis. Rovetto has been in the restaurant industry for 35 years. He went to culinary school and in 1988 opened the first Pizza Works with his brother. In 1996, the first Pizza Jerks in Killington, Vt., was founded. In 2003, the Pizza Jerks in Lake George was established. Rovetto had previously operated under the
A surge in business led to the opening of a new Pizza Jerks location, at 175 Canada St. Photo/Todd Bissonette Photography
Pizza Works business name and wanted to continue doing so in Vermont. However, the name was already in use when he went to establish the business. He said a frequent customer once called the employees “jerks” for getting his order incorrect, hence the name Pizza Jerks. There are currently several pizza shops owned by the Rovetto family, including the Pizza Jerks company, the Pizza Works company, and stores in Vermont including Pizza Jerks, Pie-Casso and Positive Pies. Of the new Lake George location, he said, “I want to give a place for the locals to go, to get away from all the main street action” he said. Pizza Jerks is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 668-4411 or visit www. pizzajerks.com.
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BY JUDY TURE The summer of 2015 is coming to an end and now is the time when many employers, individuals and Medicare beneficiaries are anticipating the new 2016 health benefit programs. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has certainly impacted everyone in one way or another.In about a month,the new plans and premiums rates will be available for group employer plans, individuals and seniors. Let’s first talk about employer group health plans. The year 2016 will be a very interesting year as more of the ACA policies and laws take effect. Reporting requirements continue to be implemented and we encourage employers to speak with their accountant, payroll service, Insurance broker and financial planner. These professionals all have access to certain aspects specific to the employer and may offer guidance and assistance with compliance.There also may be situations where an attorney specializing with employee benefit administration is an option well worth the money.Also the local healthcare providers have information, podcasts and newsletters on their websites designed to educate employers and members every step of the way. With group health plans in New York states the ‘“prior approval process” for the 2016 health plan premiums and benefits is under way.Premiums that the insurance carriers charge for small group and individual plans whether increasing or decreasing require approval from the state Department of Financial Services. With double digit increases expected health care premiums costs have our attention once again. For those members of health plans that are young and/or just plain healthy they find it difficult to understand. One of the major components of your health plan coverage is your premium that is paid to the carrier. Then as benefits are utilized there are additional costs to the consumer such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance.The insurance carrier is the messenger and they are not the sole cause of these increases.With Prescription premiums expected to increase 15 percent as pharmaceutical companies increase drug costs and the increased hospitalization utilization, local carriers site these two factors as major reasons for premium increases. Carriers are working to keep their members on the right drugs and be cost effective.Also keeping members healthy is another cost effective step. Individuals under the age of 65 purchasing health plans directly from a local carrier will be receiving the new plan premium rates and benefits effective for January 2016.All plans offered must include the ACA essential benefits as required by law. There are many plans available to fit all individuals’ level of healthcare needs and financial budget. With the average annual premium of approximately $5,000 for an individual many individuals are finding it more and more difficult to sustain these costs.Again there is the premium and then the cost of the out of pocket expenses,copayments,deductible and coinsurance. Individuals age 65 and older will soon be facing “open enrollment” for 2016 Medicare plans. This enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 715. Only those with special events such as a change of address, loss of employer coverage, to name a few may qualify for “special election period.” Working with a certified agent of a carrier is the best way to access all of your options and make a informed decision. We anticipate 2016 will be challenging for this demographic as fewer plans are available and premiums and out of pocket expenses will surely increase. Understanding and receiving good information is all part of making the best decisions for your health plan coverage.Whether you are an employer, individual or over the age of 65, there are many resources ready to assist you. Working with a insurance agent or broker will make this process easier. Health Insurance is a valuable asset no one
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should go without. There are also many programs that you may want to learn about, Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Reach out to your local professionals for all of the information and options available and enjoy a healthy year. Ture is owner of Employee Benefits Center in Saratoga Springs.
Enrollment through New York’s official health plan Marketplace increased more than two-fold through the end of February, with more than 89 percent of enrollees being uninsured at the time of application, according to a report released recently by New York State of Health (NYSOH). “Year two of NY State of Health was nothing short of an overwhelming success,” said NYSOH Executive Director Donna Frescatore.“We built upon our first year’s solid foundation with significant increases in enrollment and high satisfaction rates across the board. As we move closer to the third open enrollment period, slated to begin on Nov. 1, this data will inform our efforts to reach more New Yorkers.” Compared to the first open enrollment period, enrollment in Qualified Health Plans (QHP), Medicaid, and Child Health Plus increased in every county in the state, with 86 percent of those eligible to renew their QHP in 2015 doing so, officials said. The high renewal rate is indicative of the high level of satisfaction with the marketplace, as was similarly found in independent consumer surveys conducted by the NYS Health Foundation. According to the report, more than 2.1 million people—over 10 percent of the state’s population—enrolled in health insurance coverage through the Marketplace as of Feb. 28, the end of the second open enrollment. This represents a more than a two-fold increase from the first open enrollment period, when 960,762 were enrolled.
Consistent with year one, nearly threequarters of individuals and families enrolled in a QHP received financial assistance to reduce the cost of their insurance. The average tax credit was $220 per month, up slightly from 2014, the report said. Overall, 89 percent of those enrolled as of Feb. 28 reported that they were uninsured when they applied for coverage through the Marketplace, a 9 percentage point increase from 2014. New Yorkers from every region and county in the state have enrolled in the marketplace. Enrollees include a mix of New Yorkers across all age groups, with 60 percent under age 35. Thirty-two percent of individuals enrolled in a QHP are under age 35, 18 percent are between ages 35 and 44, 23 percent are between ages 45 and 54, and 25 percent are between ages 55 and 64, the report said. Small businesses with 50 or fewer employees can enroll in the Small Business Marketplace (SBM) throughout the year. As of Feb. 28, over 3,700 small businesses had offered coverage and nearly 15,000 employees and dependents had enrolled through the SBM. Eighty-seven percent of employers took advantage of the employee choice model, offering their employees the choice of two or more QHPs, the report said. On average, SBM employers contributed 70 percent towards the cost of the employee’s coverage. Sixty-two percent offered coverage to their employees’ dependents, up 14 percentage points from 2014. As projected, the average Continued On Page 15
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collectively generate if we work together to make With the goal of promoting the triple aim informed community-based and data-driven of improved population health, better patient decisions and policies,” said Jameson. “With all experiences and quality of care, and reduced the data out there, the question is how best to health care costs,AHI in Glens Falls (Adirondack organize it in one place and bring it to life through Health Institute) recently convened a group sharing and stories. One comprehensive, regional of more than 50 diverse stakeholders for the Take that first step and arrange a complimentary meeting assessment that would, in effect, combine all kick-off of the Population Health Improvement ® the current assessments conducted by various Program , with one of our financial planners, John Conroe, CFP(PHIP). organizations would be a huge accomplishment PHIP is a state Department of Health program ® Kim Gallo, CFP , or Chris Rose today. that supports the state’s Prevention Agenda. The and something this group will explore.” Suzanne Lavigne, director of Franklin County kick-off was the first step in creating a six-county Community Services, said there is value in North Country Population Health Collaborative sharing ideas and data with various partners from (NCPHIC). other sectors. That can help everyone’s programs “We are very excited about this initiative and and services be more effective. the large turnout of invested partners who came “Our counties have a tremendous opportunity together jconroe@adirondacktrust.com today,” said Cathy Homkey, AHI CEO. to chart a new course in how we support “This initiative will have far-ranging impact, 518-584-3409 (x) 2311 population health and wellness. Agency not only on promoting population health, but collaboration will be critical in order to establish also in itsadirondacktrust.com support and advancement of other related population health and health system Visit your neighborhood branch priorities and achieve successful outcomes that will impact individuals, families and generations improvement initiatives.” to come,” she said. In addition to introducing the program, the Investment Products are: NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK • NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY • MAY GO DOWN IN 2015 The that Adirondack Trust Megan Company Murphy, AHI director, community event involved looking atVALUE various ©factors health services said the next steps include have an impact on population health.Anne-Marie Chris Aunchman is the founder of Macro Nu, a company that now offers whole food meals to convening quarterly meetings to determine FitzGerald, AHI community health services the healthy but hurried consumer, and also owns One6Five Broadway deli in Fort Edward. stakeholders’ needs and how PHIP’s resources evaluation manager, introduced an example of Photo/Todd Bissonette Photography can best support their work. how a single socio-economic trend – the difficulty “Another exciting development will be the of finding affordable housing – could have serious had to drive by 10 farms just to get there, and I BY ANDREA PALMER creation of a HealthyADK regional website that implications on a person’s health. was buying my meat at a grocery store. It opened Chris Aunchman is the founder of Macro Nu, will have user-friendly access to community “If you can’t afford your home, it could lead my eyes to the niche of locally-raised protein and a new business bringing ready-made whole food health data, links to evidence-based practice to poor nutrition as dollars to spend on healthy vegetables,” said Aunchman. meals to the healthy but hurried consumer. The strategies and information on initiatives in our foods are scant. That could lead to stress and Aunchman sites the plethora of knowledge and concept is based on Macro Nu-trients, namely region,” she said. mental health issues as managing bills becomes nutritional information available to consumers. meat and vegetables. The North Country PHIP, one of 11 PHIPs overwhelming. It could also lead to higher “We’re creating a business based on you In 2004, Aunchman and his brother started in the state, covers Clinton, Essex, Franklin, utilization of emergency room visits as preventive knowing what you need, and not someone on TV Angelina’s Pizzeria in Queensbury. Shortly after, Hamilton, Warren, and Washington counties. medicine, ” said FitzGerald. “So, one factor can telling you what you need.We just facilitate that by they bought out their parents’ small Fort Edward A joint venture of Adirondack Health, Glens have a devastating trickle-down effect on a building your meals around your macros,” he said. deli, renaming it One6Five Broadway. Two years Falls Hospital, Hudson Headwaters Health person’s well-being.” Macro Nu is short for Macro Nu-trition. It ago, Aunchman’s grandfather passed away and Network and the University of Vermont Health Lottie Jameson, AHI vice president of regional is a personal catering business. Aunchman and left him a 140-acre flower nursery business in Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, planning and development, said the meeting staff take locally grown meat and vegetables, Comstock. AHI’s mission is to promote, sponsor, and provided an opportunity to get various partners and prepare meals with chefs. Meals are cooled, “Running a pizzeria is a lot of work and you coordinate initiatives and programs that improve talking about how the sharing of data from other weighed and cut, packaged as a to-go meal, and tend to put the long days, the long hours, ahead health care quality, access, and service delivery sectors could help everyone’s programs and delivered to clients. Packs are sold and able to be of yourself,” he said. “After 10 or 12 years in the in the Adirondack region. For more information, services be more effective. refrigerated. business, I was at a point where I wanted more “Think about the meaningful change we could please visit www.ahihealth.org. “It’s basically whole foods that are ready to go personal growth.I wanted to take care of myself.We when you’re ready to eat. It’s like Nutrisystem but always talked about growing our own tomatoes for with whole foods,” said Aunchman. the pizzeria, but we never really got into it. I went company, including solar power on the farm and “We pared the menu down to eliminate all The company delivers food twice a week. For up to the farm to do something for myself, and I expanding into other regions. processed foods aside from condiments. We people who eat Macro Nu, the protein is never just started growing chickens. In typical fashion “Within three years,I’d like for anyone to be able have the highest quality product out of any other older than four days,” Aunchman said. of the way we’ve done things with the business, I to order on the internet from anywhere on the East pizzeria in the area. We don’t charge a premium Aunchman is working with several local went out and bought 300 baby chickens.” Coast, and have that Macro Nu meal prepared by for that—it’s still reasonably priced. That’s how gyms in the immediate Glens Falls area to Aunchman began researching ways to work professionals in the area with food grown in the it ties in. I know people coming into the pizzeria develop subscription-based, restaurant-quality with local farms to buy protein and vegetables for area,” said Aunchman. Negotiations are already are in a hurry, and I want to make sure I give transformation packets.There will be a three-week his restaurant. At the same time, he began doing underway with a restaurant in New Hampshire. them the most nutritious thing I can based on the minimum commitment. He said the price-point cross-fit,where emphasis is placed on a whole food Aunchman is also developing an online parameters of it being a pizzeria,” he said. will be“considerably lower”than regular consumer lifestyle and knowing where the food comes from. ordering site. Macro Nu is located at 216 Quaker Road prices,although the details are still being discussed. “We live in such an agriculturally rich area, and Aunchman’s vision has carried over into how in Queensbury. Aunchman can be reached at Aunchman has expansive plans for the here I never even knew it. We had 140-acres and he does business with One6Five Broadway. 378-6892. The website is www.macronu.com
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Jacklyn Winters and daughter Penelope pose in the Distinctive Design Kitchens showroom in Queensbury, owned and operated by she and her husband, Josh. Photo/Todd Bissonette Photography
BY MAUREEN WERTHER Distinctive Design Kitchens, located on 727 Upper Glen St. in Queensbury, is a family business owned by William Winters and his wife, Jacklyn. A showroom specializing in kitchen remodeling, custom cabinetry for both home and professional offices, custom closets, wine cellars, hardwood and tile flooring,and more,Distinctive Design Kitchens owners are excited about the response they received from the public during its grand opening event on Sept. 12. William, who goes by the nickname, Josh, said the response from the public was “phenomenal.” “People were waiting at 9:30 a.m. to enter the showroom at 11 a.m. and be among the first to schedule a complimentary space measurement and receive a free upgrade from laminate to granite countertops, a $1000 value,” he said. That Saturday, the company scheduled 17 kitchen measurement appointments. Winters said he is excited to see his vision of designing spaces and creating major transformations for customers becoming a reality. Winters and his wife spent the last five years attracting investors and finding vendors, general contractors, in-house designers and color consultants, before opening their doors. People can go into the showroom and take advantage of the expertise of two in-house designers,who will work with them at no additional charge to create an ideal kitchen or custom space.
Customers will also be able to select cabinetry, countertops and flooring from a range of price points and styles. Winters worked in the construction field since 1998, when he graduated high school and began working for his uncle. He continued working summers while pursuing a degree in education from SUNY Plattsburgh, scheduling his classes so he would be free to work construction Fridays through Mondays and attend classes Tuesdays through Thursdays. “My father is an eye doctor in town and my mother is a partner in the local REMax office, so I guess being self-employed is in our blood,” he said. “Even though I knew I loved construction, I went to college to make my parents happy. I think my parents were more concerned that doing manual labor would be a hard way to earn a living and they wanted the best for me.” Nevertheless,as soon as he graduated from college, he immediately returned to construction full time. In 2006, Winters began looking for new challenges and relocated to Florida’s “Space Coast,” the area between Stewart and Titusville. Within two years, he and his crew had installed more than 200 new kitchens. By 2010, Josh and Jacklyn were ready to return to the Glens Falls area to create their own business and showroom. The showroom is open daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Distinctive Design Kitchens can be reached at 492-4096.
BY STEPHEN G. WHITLEY Fifteen years ago, New York restructured its electricity industry by embracing one fundamental belief: Competition, not monopolies, would create a more efficient electric system and provide real benefits for consumers. The move was controversial, but the facts are incontrovertible: The decision was wise. New York’s fair, open wholesale markets provide competitively priced electricity that meets consumer demands. These markets have also produced billions in savings, cleaner, more efficient power plants, and the integration of significant new wind energy. The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), which manages New York’s electric grid and the competitive markets that power it, has managed this market transformation. An independent, neutral, and not-for-profit organization, the NYISO recently analyzed and quantified the under-publicized benefits of 15 years of open competition. Increased fuel efficiency. Competition has reduced the amount of fuel used to produce electricity, cutting costs by $6.4 billion. New York’s electric system improved its fuel efficiency at a pace three times the national average. Reduced reserve requirements. New York saved another $540 million as its markets helped reduce electricity needed above peak demand levels. Competition-based incentives for generators helped shrink this reserve margin from 22 to 17 percent. Competitively priced commodity costs. Market prices fluctuate, but New York’s wholesale electricity costs (independent of delivery costs, taxes, and surcharges) in 2013 were only 2 percent higher than electricity commodity costs in 2000, while inflation grew by more than 35 percent. Reduced carbon emissions. Fuel efficiency improvements spurred by competitive markets have contributed to environmental quality. Nearly 25 million tons of carbon emissions were avoided in 2013 compared
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to 1999—a 41 percent reduction equivalent to taking 4.8 million passenger vehicles off the road. Increased green power. Competition is helping to cultivate renewable energy. Between 2003 and 2013, New York added enough wind generation to power 490,000 homes. Investments in new generation. From 2000-2014, power suppliers added over 10,400 megawatts of generation – 80 percent of it in high-demand areas. The additions represent 27 percent of New York’s electricity requirements. This success has been made possible by policymakers who envisioned a better way as well as market participants, regulators, and other stakeholders who constantly sharpen that vision. The NYISO contributes in many ways. For example, we maintain reliable, costContinued On Page 11
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BY LIZ WITBECK Giovanone invested about $5 million into BY HARRY WEINHAGEN lends itself beautifully to the use as a bed and jconroe@adirondacktrust.com Concord Pools and Spas is set to open its third both projects. The stately Crandall Mansion at 552 Glen St., breakfast,” the application says. location this fall. The new (x) facility is located at Tom Byrnes will manage the Glens Falls Glens Falls, is being proposed for conversion into a The document also states,“Each year that the house 518-584-3409 2311 Northway Exit 18 Glens Falls. location of Concord Pools. bed and breakfast facility. has remained on the market it has deteriorated.” The adirondacktrust.com This opening follows the success of the “We’re so thankful to the town of Queensbury, An application for a city zoning variance has been roof is in dire need of repair and other portions of the company’sVisit other twoneighborhood branches in Latham and the Adirondack Trust Co., Munter, and to the filed by Rodney Schmidt of Richfield, Minn., with home have been damaged by weather over the years. your branch Saratoga Springs. public that enticed open in the area,” said the Glens Falls Zoning Board of Appeals. The listing price, the application states, has Michael Giovanone, company president and Giovanone. Investment Products A variance is needed because commercial use is are:dropped from nearly $1.5 million to $549,000 “all to NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK • NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY • MAY GO DOWN IN VALUE 2015 The Adirondack Trust Company CEO, said he had noticed business©growing in At the Exit 18 Glens Falls location, Concord not permitted under zoning for the property. The the ongoing deterioration. Repair estimates range the Glens Falls and Lake George region. Pools and Spas will be sell vinyl liner pools, matter is on the agenda for the Sept. 21 meeting of from $250k to $750k depending on the work and “We were installing 50 pools a year north of fiberglass pools, spas and saunas, grills, outdoor the board at City Hall. updating to be done to make the home meet current Exit 16,” said Giovanone.“We had people coming equipment, and sheds. “It will be a major improvement, as the property living standards.” from Glens Falls and Lake George just to our Concord Pools and Spas was founded in 1972 is currently overgrown and in disrepair and looks The house also has four fireplaces and a threeSaratoga Springs location … There was a void as a service company. Giovanone took over as like an abandoned property, which is an eyesore to car garage with a chauffeur’s residence above it. It for full-service, quality pool companies in the owner in 1979. The company focuses on high-end the community,” Schmidt wrote in the application. has views of the ponds at Crandall Park. It sits on Glens Falls area.” commercial and residential pools, with average According to the application, the home has been a 2.6-acre lot. Giovanone believes the third location will be costs between $20,000 to $400,000. on the market since 2008, but potential buyers have The proposed variance, the document states, successful due to the demand for a pools and spas He said Concord Pools and Spas has installed been “daunted” by two things: the taxes and the high “would not alter the essential character of the in the area and the emerging new technologies more than 11,000 pools in the Capital District. cost of repairs. neighborhood. The potential owners are planning to of the industry. He said the location itself will The company has received several awards such The application signed by Schmidt says the restore the once prominent landmark to its former attract his target market. as being named to the Top 3 Pool Companies in building is over 7,000 square feet and has nine beauty and are interested in maintaining the historical “This will allow us to cover from southern the USA by Pool and Spa News, as well as being bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Buyers these days, character of the home.” Albany County to northern Warren County in a a six-time Master of Design recipient. it contends, are not looking for residences that big. The property purchase is contingent on getting very efficient manner,” he said. Giovanone customer service helps set his “The character, setting and layout of this home the variance, the document says. The Glens Falls location will be a Concord company apart from others. Pools and Spas full service retail store as well “I have a term that I use for people who come as a Viking One Piece Fiberglass Distribution to my stores. I call them ‘custowners.’ I want them Center. Viking is currently the largest fiberglass to feel like they have ownership of the company,” pool manufacturer in the United States. The site he said. will feature 20 to 30 fiberglass shells at any time Giovanone makes a point to speak with nearly for customer showings. every client who purchases a pool or spa. “The “Fiberglass pools are the fastest growing person should be able to rate their experience as segment in the industry,” said Giovanone. ‘above excellent.’ Excellent is not good enough. Next door to the new Concord Pools location, is We want to be above excellent. If it was not above 95 Broad Street the Boat N RV Center built by Munter Enterprises. excellent, we need to know why.” Glens Falls, NY 12801 The center will be a 24-hour storage facility for Giovanone takes a personal approach to getting (518) 793-5168 boats, RVs and classic cars. The second location new clients. He takes them to see other pools that stems from Giovanone’s success with the boat were installed by Concord.“I take them to the job and RV center he operates in Saratoga Springs. site. I get them to talk to their peers who are at a The Concord Pools and Spas facility is 4,000 similar point in the buying process.” He said that square feet, with a total of approximately 100,000 peer reviews lead him to more new customers. Upload your files At: square feet for both the new Concord Pools and For more information,visit www.concordpools. Spas location and Boat N RV Center. com.
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‘Lotus Link’ Seeks To Provide Public And Private Transportation For Area Residents After much anticipation, months of research, and a long waiting period with the state Department of Transportation, the Lotus Group of Companies has been approved to run the Lotus Link, a service with public and private transit options, from Warrensburg to Glens Falls. The Lotus Group conducted a series of surveys, attended the Senior Center monthly meetings, and held a public interest forum to make sure that the public was in support of Ash Anand’s plan to implement a convenient, affordable means of transportation. Anand is one of the founders of Lotus. The company said its discussions and survey results showed that many residents north of Glens Falls do not have their own vehicle, are unable to operate a motor vehicle due to age or injury, or simply would like a more affordable transportation option. According to the company, Lotus Link service will not only help area residents, but bring new business and exposure to local establishments, increase tourism in northern Warren County, and give local businesses a new, innovate way to advertise. The proposed route will start in Warrensburg/ Thurman and travel down Route 9, stopping at various heavily frequented destinations. Stops will include Warrensburg Town Hall, Warrensburg Health Center, Price Chopper, Lake George Village, Warren County Municipal Center, the Great Escape, Walmart, the Aviation Mall, and Glens Falls Hospital. Tentative ticket prices will be $4 per trip, $25/week unlimited, $70/month unlimited, with 50 percent discounts for senior citizens and students. Advertising space will be sold to businesses for different sizes/rates and will have packaging available with social media blasts and “inside seating” flyers. The Lotus Group is currently researching private charter contracts for medical transport, group trips, destination transport (Albany Airport, SPAC, etc.) and is open to any suggestions the public may have.
Ash Anand of the Lotus Group will implement a transportation service in the region.
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The Lotus team is currently solidifying details of the service, route, and private charter options. “We cannot wait for this program to launch and would like to thank the community for their support and outreach in efforts to get the Lotus Link on the road,” a company statement said. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Maggie Morgan. Updates regarding this service will follow shortly. Inquiries can go to Maggie Morgan, communications director, at 478-8069, or by email at maggie@lotusanalytics.com. The Lotus Group of Companies was established in 2009 in the home office of Anand where he dealt with analytics and consulting. In six years, he has added over 30 employees and an automotive repair shop, a construction company, a property management company, a nutracueticals line, a learning center and day care. Further information about the Lotus Group is available at www.lotus.com or, by phone, at 1-800-LOTUS.US.
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The Hyde Website Gets Award From TripAdvisor TripAdvisor,a large travel website,has recognized The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls with its prestigious Certificate of Excellence award. The award is earned through consistently great reviews from independent travelers from all over the world. The Hyde Collection Art Museum and Historic Home is rated as the number-one destination in Glens Falls. The museum is the legacy of Louis and Charlotte Hyde and their gift to the Glens Falls-Lake GeorgeWarren County region. “Mrs.Hyde believed art could change lives.That’s why she donated her home and her art collection to the community,”said Erin Coe,director of The Hyde. “We believe that art can also change communities – that it can be a source of economic growth and opportunity, and create a powerful and unique experience for viewers.We’re very honored to receive this award from TripAdvisor and from our visitors.” The Hyde annually welcomes about 30,000 visitors, nearly half of whom come from the Hudson Valley, the metropolitan New York area and New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, officials said. This year alone, the museum has welcomed visitors from Canada, England, Italy, Norway and Russia and from 27 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
And we invest in state-of-the-art tools and technology that are making possible a new, smarter grid. Competitive electricity markets have worked – for New York and its homes; for its businesses and government entities. The NYISO will sustain its commitment to reliable, responsible electric service as it powers New York responsibly. Whitley is the president and chief executive officer of the New York Independent System Operator, the organization that operates New York’s high-voltage power grid.
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programmatic opportunities.” She said the gift of 55 works to The Hyde represents one-third of the Feibes and Schmitt collection. The remaining two-thirds of the collection will be bequeathed to the museum by Feibes. Feibes and Schmitt were first introduced to The Hyde in 1998 by then-curator and later director Randall Suffolk, who left in 2007 and is the incoming director of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. “I’m thrilled that these works have found a new home at The Hyde,” said Suffolk. “The Feibes & Schmitt Collection single-handedly provides a vital, new dimension to the Museum’s holdings and will profoundly impact the visitor experience and programming for generations to come.” “Werner Feibes and Jim Schmitt assembled their collection very carefully and with fine judgment, always choosing pieces they wanted to live with in their home,” said Paul V. Turner,Wattis professor of art, emeritus, in the Department of Art & Art History at Stanford University. “The works are of superb quality and over the years many of them have been borrowed for exhibitions by major museums in America and Europe, including the Guggenheim, Whitney, Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Württembergischer Kunstverein Stuttgart. Any art museum would be enriched by this generous donation.” Two works from the recent gift are currently
on view at The Hyde in the exhibition Pop Art from the Feibes & Schmitt Collection, along with four works on loan from Feibes. The exhibit is on view in the Charles R. Wood Gallery until Sept. 27. Plans for an exhibition of works in the Feibes and Schmitt gift are under development. Meanwhile, the museum announced more than 600 people a week are flocking to see “The Late Drawings of Andy Warhol: 1973-1987” and “Homer’s America: Selections from the Permanent Collection.” Attendance is up 30 percent over last summer. “The Hyde Collection is bringing more than 600 people a week to the Glens Falls, Queensbury, and Warren County area, about half of whom travel from outside the local region, state, or country,” said Coe. “Many visitors to The Hyde spend money in the community, stay in local inns and hotels, eat in local restaurants, and shop in local stores. They are hearing about the Museum through advertising supported by the city of Glens Falls, town of Queensbury, Warren County, and the New York State Council on the Arts, plus our generous corporate sponsors and foundations.” TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website, recently recognized The Hyde Collection with a prestigious Certificate of Excellence. The award is earned through consistently great reviews from independent travelers from all over the world. The museum is located at 161 Warren St., Glens Falls.
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Hudson Headwaters Health Network hired certification is recognized as a professionally Tom Lyons for the newly created position of relevant credential for those who have mastered director of network development. 20.34 19.63 19.84 19.61 the strategic and policy-making aspects of HR Lyons comes to Hudson Headwaters with management in the United States. It is designed nearly 20 years of management experience in for the HR professional who plans, rather than health-related services. implements, HR policy,has ultimate accountability Lyons will focus on patient and community 199.53 191.50 191.47 187.93 jconroe@adirondacktrust.com in the HR department, has breadth and depth of engagement. 518-584-3409 (x) 2311 knowledge in all HR disciplines and understands Lyons is active in the community, having the business beyond the HR function and served as board member and board chairman of 9.72 9.23 9.15 9.00 adirondacktrust.com influences the overall organization. the Tri-County United Way, is active in the Glens Visit Parsons hasyour beenneighborhood the director of branch human Falls Rotary organization, was named in the top resources at Fort Hudson Health System since “40 Under 40” regional recognition list, and has 26.08 24.59 25.16 24.00 Investment Products are: NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK • NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY •She MAY oversees GO DOWN IN VALUE © 2015 The Adirondack Trust Companyjoined the board of the Family YMCA of April 2013. all aspects of human recently resource areas, including employee compensation the Glens Falls Area. and benefits, payroll, labor relations and workers 119.75 116.16 117.52 114.47 compensation for over 500 employees. She has * * * her master’s degree from Endicott College in organizational management. The Hyde Collection hired William Belcher, 155.75 148.85 147.98 143.70 an experienced development and communications * * * professional,author,and teacher,as its first director of external affairs. In this new position, 47.31 44.31 43.73 41.70 McPhillips Insurance Agency appointed Belcher, of Greenwich, will manage The Hyde’s Anthony Metivier as an account executive for fundraising and marketing efforts.
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Belcher previously worked for The Hyde as a grant writer from 2002 to 2006. Most recently, he served as the director of development at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), where he managed the massive museum complex’s fundraising operations and coordinated its Phase III $55 million capital campaign. Before joining MASS MoCA, he served as the senior director of corporate, government and foundation relations for The Sage Colleges in Troy and Albany. He is currently on the board of directors of Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs. Belcher earned a bachelor’s degree in English and theater arts from Hartwick College in Oneonta, and an M.F.A. in creative writing from Goddard College in Plainfield,Vt. His first book,“Lay Down Your Weary Tune,” published by Other Press and distributed by Penguin Random House, will be released in January 2016. * * * AHI (Adirondack Health Institute) announced the promotion of two people and the hiring of four new staff members. A n n Pe p e w a s promoted to contracts manager. Pepe, who has held various finance positions at AHI since joining the organization in 2000,will be responsible for overall administration of the organization’s contracts and contractual relationships. She will coordinate internal and external resources to negotiate and execute contracts. She is also accountable for risk assessment and mitigation, and use contract management tools to facilitate workflow, communication, contract status and a complete contract database. Her role also will encompass ongoing compliance with contractual obligations and related reporting and monitoring. Pepe earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from SUNY Plattsburgh. Elizabeth “Betsey” Towne was promoted to the position of project manager. Formerly program coordinator for AHI’s Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) program, Towne joined the organization in 2013. Towne will be responsible for managing innovative health care redesign projects undertaken by a network of providers and community-based partners spread across a ninecounty region. She will also develop and monitor work plans, utilize project management systems to track and report project progress, monitor project implementation,identify risks,and develop strategies to mitigate them. Towne earned a bachelor of arts degree in English from Siena College. Jessica Chanese joins AHI as community engagement manager. Prior to joining AHI, she ser ve d as an a d m i n i st r at or f or Adirondack Manor Ad u l t Ho m e a n d Assisted Living Facility in Queensbury. Chanese will be response for building an d ove rs e e i ng a new program focusing on direct patient and community engagement and activation. She will also be responsible for achieving program deliverables, monitoring budgets and supervising staff. Chanese earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services from SUNY Empire State College. Rachel Hajos joins AHI as director, health system development. Prior to joining AHI, she worked for the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) in Rensselaer in a number of roles from 1995-2014, most recently senior administrator for the Healthcare Educational and
Research Fund. Hajos, together with the Senior Management Team, will develop a strategic vision for AHI’s Health System Transformation services. She will contribute to the development of a strategic communications plan and oversee the execution of key aspects of the plan. In addition, she will establish and lead the Project Management Team, which is currently growing to support the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) initiative. Hajos earned a master of science degree in health services administration from Russell Sage College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in public relations from Utica College of Syracuse University. Alicia Sirk joins AHI as compliance coordinator. Prior to joining AHI, she served as community events director for Turnpike Wesleyan Church in Plattsburgh. Sirk will coordinate the development and implementation of the organization’s compliance program. She will assist in improving the organization’s efficiency and quality of services in order to reduce its vulnerability to fraud, waste and abuse, such as conducting periodic audits, developing effective lines of communication on compliance issues, and preparing, maintaining, implementing, and disseminating written practice standards and procedures. Sirk earned a master of arts degree, summa cum laude, in liberal studies with a concentration in total quality management from SUNY Plattsburgh, aand bachelor of arts degrees, magna cum laude, in government, speech and theatre (communications), and music from St. Lawrence University. Lyndsey Stoller joins AHI as accounts receivable specialist. Prior to joining AHI, she served as an ERA processor/payments representative for the Cash Management Team at McKesson Corp. in Queensbury. She will be responsible for invoicing for AHI services, program invoicing and other similar processes such as Medicaid billing, including collection efforts. Stoller earned a bachelor of science degree with honors in sociology from SUNY Oneonta and an associate’s degree, cum laude,in liberal arts,humanities and social sciences from SUNY Adirondack. * * * Kyle Gannon, former principal of Queensbury Elementary School, was appointed the assistant superintendent for instruction for the Queensbur y Union Free School District. Gannon replaces Deputy Superintendent Theresa Middleton. Gannon will continue to fill his responsibilities as elementary principal while also devoting extra time to becoming familiar with his future role as assistant superintendent for instruction. In that position, he will provide educational leadership and oversight for the district’s instructional program in grades K-12. He will also fill a variety of other duties,including coordinating state and district assessments, overseeing the professional development of instructional staff, coordinating the evaluation of instructional staff and tenure appointments, and overseeing grant writing and budgetary matters related to the instructional program. Gannon led several instructional initiatives along the way, including the implementation of team teaching in third grade. Previously, he spent eight years as principal at William H. Barton Intermediate School. He was also an assistant principal with the Glens Falls City School District from 2004 to 2006.Prior to that,he spent more than seven years as a teacher in Queensbury schools, at various grade levels, while also coaching tennis and football.
SUNY Adirondack Gets Students Get Funding Grant For Tech Program From HRCCU Program SUNY Adirondack received an official award letter from the SUNY system confirming selection of the college’s proposal for a High Needs Grant program to fund a new academic offering in network security. Funding in the amount of $77,200 was secured for the 2015-2016 academic year, with additional funds possible, school officials said. The High Needs Grant proposal was developed in collaboration between Adirondack faculty, including professors Karen Woodard and Chuck Harrington of the college’s IT Computer Networking (Cisco Academy) program and Technology Division Chairman Nicholas Paigo. “I want to congratulate professors Woodard, Harrington and Paigo and others who worked to develop this proposal for the Network Security program,” said college President Kristine Duffy, Ed. D. “Network and cyber security are among the fastest growing fields across the globe but also in our service region. With a projected growth of 37 percent for the information security industry over the next decade, it’s crucial that SUNY Adirondack provide area students with a new pathway to success in this growing career field,” said Duffy. SUNY High Needs is a competitive grant program that funds academic programs that connect directly to specific workforce needs of New York state. The program began in 2006-2007 with funding from the State Legislature. Over 87 new High Needs grants have been awarded to establish or expand academic programs throughout New York State. With continued support from the Legislature for university-wide funding, request for applications are released in the winter for the following fall’s program implementations. For more information on the program, go to system.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/ documents/academic-affairs/highneeds.
Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) announced the winners of its 2015 college scholarships and Making Life Better Award. Each of the following student members received a $1,000 scholarship: Erin Anderson, Hadley/Luzerne High School; Hannah Andrews, home school; Mark Brenner, Shenendehowa High School; Sean Conners, Cohoes High School, and Malcolm O’Hara, Queensbury High School. Anderson also received the $1,000 Making Life Better Award, HRCCU’s community service-focused award. “Our annual HRCCU Scholarship and Community Service Award Program is a great opportunity for us to help support the dreams of higher education of our young adult members.” said Sue Commanda, CEO of HRCCU. “I like to think that through this program we’re helping to make lives better for our members now, and in the future,” she added. The HRCCU College Scholarship Program began in 1994 to promote and foster the educational endeavors of the credit union’s young adult member/owners. To date, 83 local students have benefited from HRCCU’s College Scholarship Program with awards totaling over $69,000. Hudson River Community Credit Union is a nonprofit financial cooperative owned and governed by its members. Its mission is to improve the well-being of members and their families by providing quality financial services with the best overall value. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school, business and/or other legal entities located in Warren, Washington, Saratoga and Rensselaer counties, Cohoes, Watervliet and Green Island and their family members. For more information visit hrccu.org.
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The restaurant can seat 225 diners, and will host private parties and events. The Oak Room can seat 65 and The Greenhouse can accommodate 50. Both rooms can be booked for private parties. Special requests are always welcome for people with specific dietary needs. The Log Jam accepts all major credit cards. Lunch is served between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; dinner is served between 5:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. logjamrestaurant.com or call 798-1155.
The Log Jam, located at 1484 Route 9 in Lake George, combines a panoramic view of the Adirondacks, superb dining, and accommodating hospitality, and brings it all to visitors and local residents alike. The restaurant is open daily, 363 days a year, for lunch and dinner. Executive Chef Rod Russo has been with the restaurant for over 25 years, bringing consistency, quality and a reputation for using only the freshest ingredients in his culinary creations. Lunch offers plenty of delicious choices, including Adirondack French fries served with zesty horseradish sauce, as well as crab meat mushrooms baked with a crab meat stuffing and served with a Dijon crab sauce. All entrees include an incredible array of salad items from which to choose. Burgers such as The Adirondack are a customer favorite. Sandwiches include pork and turkey melts, South-
west chicken and the Log Jam’s feature—The Rocky Mount. From the Adirondack French dip to the chef’s own crab cakes, the varieties of fresh foods are all cooked to perfection. The kid-friendly children’s menu includes grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken tenders, and bow tie pasta, all offered with a salad bar and potato chips. Dinner appetizers and entrees are all prepared with only the freshest ingredients. Crab cakes, shrimp ‘n bacon, escargo and New England clam chowder are just a few of the delicious selections. The Log Jam’s famous dinner entrees offer succulent roasted Long Island duck, fresh twin lobster tails, loin lamb chops, char-broiled prime rib, filet mignon, steak au poivre and steak teriyaki. The seafood offerings include maple Dijon salmon, lobster tail, and fresh sea scallops.
The Peppermill Family Restaurant, owned by John and Vicki Osakowicz, offers a variety of homestyle fresh food served by a staff that is dedicated to pleasing their customers. The Osakowicz’ sons, Kristopher and John Jr., serve as Executive Chefs. The casual setting provides a comfortable atmosphere in which to enjoy a good meal. The diversified menu includes The Peppermill Classic Breakfast, offering large omelettes, pancakes, sausage and bacon, is an excellent start to anyone’s busy day. Lunch includes wraps, freshly roasted turkey clubs, and the very freshest gravies, sauces and soups. Chicken International is just one of the Peppermill’s signature dishes, which is generous in portion and flavor. For senior citizens and children, The Peppermill offers a light fare menu. Accommodations can be made for parties and gatherings of up to 40 guests. The restaurant has been a popular dining spot for local families and visitors for over 18 years. Customers keep coming back to enjoy the family’s culinary offerings and comfortable surroundings. The Peppermill Family Restaurant is located in the Midtown Shopping Center in South Glens Falls. It is open Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. MasterCard, Visa and Discover are accepted.
For further information, call 518793-4606 or log onto www.menumart/ peppermillrestaurant.com. The Docksider, 298 Glen Lake Road in Lake George, is open seven days a week, year round, from 11:30 a.m. Chef Jason Wells prepares an array of homemade appetizers, entrees and desserts to satisfy every appetite. His skills bring patrons back on a regular basis to enjoy his regular favorites and special entree’s. The Docksider is very kid-friendly, with a generous menu for children under 10 that offers hamburgers, chicken tenders, personal cheese pizza, spaghetti and meatballs and hot dogs, topped of with ice cream for dessert. Appetizers and soups are generous in portion and include focaccia bread served with garlic oil, potato skins with cheddar cheese and bacon, nachos, shrimp and steamed clams. Soups are all made from scratch and include clam chowder, French onion and soup of the day. Lunch offerings include salads, wraps, quesadillas, seafood, burgers, hot dogs and freshly made hot and cold sandwiches ranging from filet mignon, Reubens and crab melts to deli sandwiches and pizzas. Entrees for dinner include New York strip steak, prime rib and filet mignon, all cooked to perfection. Fresh haddock, scallops, oysters, and fried chicken are available, and all come with soup or salad, vegetable and choice of potato. All menu items are available for dine-in or take-out. Specials are run on a regular basis. The vista from the Docksider is spectacular, with beautiful views of Glen Lake from the deck in season. Patrons are invited to dock their boats and enjoy a deliciously prepared meal with a relaxing lake view. The Docksider’s capacity is 65 diners but swells to 100 with deck seating. The restaurant hosts banquets and private parties with reservations. They accept MasterCard and Visa. For more information, visit ww.glenlakedocksider.com or call 518-792-3534.
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some emotional attachment to the building here,” Casaccio said. It was vacant for several years before Wolf purchased it in 2000 and renovated it. JMZ moved from its former offices on Warren Street around the corner to the second floor of the Fowler Building in 2001. In 2008, they took over the third floor as well. They fully renovated two floors of the building when they moved in, Casaccio said, so there are no immediate plans for further changes to those floors. They may use some space on the ground floor and basement. There are 25 architects and planners in the firm. Joy is still active in JMZ but approaching retirement. Casaccio is president of the company, which now qualifies as a women-owned business
enterprise. The firm focuses on projects for institutions of higher education. Currently, the company’s “furthest south” project is at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, she said. The company is also just finishing work on an addition to the child care center at SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury and is also working on a building for Empire State College. Casaccio grew up in Bolton Landing. She earned her architecture degree at Virginia Tech. She remained in the south for a while but returned to this area in 1993. “I hadn’t planned to return to this area but now I can’t imagine being anywhere else,” she said.“There is a great quality of life here and I’m looking forward to many productive years here.”
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nonprofit organization governed and operated by volunteers. Organizers said the event relies Financial Planning_Path_SBJ Ad_2015_BLK_Layout 1 7/31/2015 10:55 AM Page 1 on community support for its funding. For 43 years, the balloon festival has been free of charge to the public to attend. The Festival attracts 125,000-150,000 thousand people to the region each year and has a substantial impact to the region’s economy, according to the organizers. The schedule for the three days includes: Opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, followed by a flight of up to 20 balloons. From 6-9:30 p.m., Glens Falls will host a block party featuring balloon baskets on display, a car show and kid’s activities. On Friday, Sept. 18 at the airport, gates open at 3 p.m. and there will be a craft fair hosted by Zonta, with kid’s activities and food vendors open for business. From 5-6:15 p.m., there will be a flight Take that first step and arrange a complimentary of up meeting to 80 balloons, including special shapes. ® Saturday, , Sept. 19 at the airport, a “Big with one of our financial planners, John Conroe,OnCFP Balloon Breakfast”is set for 5-11 a.m. at the Kim Gallo, CFP®, or Chris Rose today. airport hangar: $8 for adults and $6 for seniors. Sunny Boy, reappearing after more than a decade away, will be among the many balloons people Food vendors will be open 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Financial Planning_Path_SBJ Ad_9_2015_COLOR_Layout 12:55 Page 1 will see at the 43rd annual Adirondack Balloon Festival 1in9/2/2015 Glens Falls andPM Queensbury. Zonta craft fair will be present, as will activities
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for kids, including bounce houses, crafts, games, aircraft static display. From 6:30-7:30 a.m. there will be a flight of up to 100 balloons. Live music will take place 2-4:45 p.m. Another flight of up to 100 balloons is slated for 5-6:15 p.m. Music resumes at 6:15 p.m. and at 8 p.m. is the special “Lighting Up The Night Airport Moonglow” featuring 30-plus balloons. Sunday, Sept. 20, will have another“Big Balloon Breakfast” 5-11 p.m. Food vendors open for business, and the craft Fair hosted by ZONTA returns, as do kids’ activities. “Walter’s Mass Ascension,” a simultaneous flight of up to 100 balloons is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 a.m. From 2-5 p.m. there will be musical performances and at 5 p.m.a, a launch of 20plus balloons. Flight times are approximate and all activities weather permitting. No dogs and no drones or remote control aircraft are allowed. F o r m o r e d e t a i l s , v i s i t w w w. adirondackballoonfest.org or call 222-4593.
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