Last Updated: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 6:48:40 AM
By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE - Robert Lewin will take the oath of office at the next meeting of the Indian Lake Central School District Board of Education Tuesday, Feb. 14.
The BOE held a special meeting Thursday, Jan. 26, to hold interviews and select a replacement for Brian Wells, who resigned from the board after being elected town supervisor.
Two candidates, Jane Willemsen and Lewin, were interviewed in open session. After completing the interviews, the board went into execu ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 6:47:56 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Wednesday, Feb. 1: 7pm, IL Fire Dept. Auxiliary meets, fire hall; 7pm, American Legion meets, Legion Hall; 7pm, Planning Board meets, Town Hall.
Thursday, Feb. 2: 9am, Osteobusters meet, Byron Park Bldg.; 10:30am, HC Board of Supervisors meets, Court House, Lake Pleasant; 7pm, Ice Hockey Program, Skating Rink—ages 7-14.Friday, Feb. 3: 7pm, “Melancholia,&r ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 6:36:24 AM
By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE - Many people who retire soon find themselves seeking part-time work. Former District Attorney James Curry is no exception.
Curry, who retired as the county’s DA at the end of December, asked the Hamilton County Board of Ethics Thursday, Jan. 26, if he would be violating the county’s Code of Ethics if he signs up to be a public defender.
“I am interested in adding my name to the list of public defenders and would like a ruling from ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:56:12 AM
INDIAN LAKE - The Indian Lake Hockey Program began Jan. 19. Practice is Thursday nights at the Ski Hill off Rt. 30. Sign-up night and equipment swap continue Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at the ski hut.
Any child ages 7 to 14 who wants to learn and play hockey is welcome from 6-7:30 p.m. If lack of equipment is a problem used, donated equipment can be borrowed for the season.
Parents should come prepared to help suit up the kids before each practice. It is also a good idea to have skates sharpened ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:55:37 AM
Town of Indian Lake Budget Officer Pam Howard says the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts never asked for money in the Town of Indian Lake budget to specifically pay $5,000 for a bus driver and $2,000 for gasoline for transportation of preschoolers to its Arts from the Start program. “The previous supervisor put that in the budget and it was voted out by the Town Board members,” Howard says of the $7,000.
Regarding the request from the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:54:41 AM
By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE - Two people are interested in filling a vacant seat on the Indian Lake Central School District Board of Education: Jane Willemsen and Robert Lewin.
The seat became vacant when Brian Wells left the BOE to assume his duties as the new town supervisor.
Willemsen and Lewin are both interested in being appointed to the seat, which will be on the ballot during the May school budget vote. The board agreed to interview both later this month and make a decis ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:53:26 AM
By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE - The Indian Lake Planning Committee plans on offering business workshops as part of its plan for growth.
About 15 members of the group met at Town Hall Wednesday, Jan. 18, to share projects and plans being developed by the subcommittees of the umbrella group.
Brenda Valentine spoke for the Main Street Revitalization Committee.
She noted there are 25 small businesses along the length of Main Street. Throughout the township, including Blue Mt. Lake an ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:52:11 AM
BLUE MT. LAKE - It doesn’t happen in every post office, but here in Blue Mountain Lake the date and zip code will be the same Saturday: 1-28-12.
A special pictorial cancellation will be held at the post office from 10 a.m. to noon. Mr. Zip is featured on this special cancellation to be used this one day.
People are encouraged to stop and by, mail a letter and receive the special zip cancellation. Articles receiving the special cancellation need first class postage attached.
Pictorial canc ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:51:36 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Wednesday, Jan. 25: 7pm, IL/BML Fish & Game Club meets, Byron Park Bldg.
Thursday, Jan. 26: 9am, Osteobusters meet, Byron Park Bldg.; 7pm, Ice Hockey Program, Ski Hut Skating Rink.
Saturday, Jan. 28: Pictorial Cancellation “Zip Code Meets Date,” BML Post Office; 7pm, “We Bought A Zoo,” IL Theater; 7:30pm, AA meets, St. Mary’s Church ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:40:21 AM
By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE - The Institute of Museum and Library Services in Washington, D.C. has recognized Indian Lake Public Library as one of the top libraries in the country.
The trade magazine Library Journal, in its fourth national rating of public libraries, the LJ Index of Public Library Service 2011, identified 262 “Star” libraries, and Indian Lake’s is one.
The IMLS rated 7,513 public libraries in groups determined by operating expenditures. The to ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:37:54 AM
By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE — Don’t worry. Not every fish in Lake Adirondack was hooked when the Indian Lake/Blue Mountain Lake Fish & Game Association held its annual fishing contest on Saturday, Jan. 21.
It was a cold day with some very light snow but the single-digit temps were not hard to endure with there being only a very light breeze to contend with. And the ice was very safe with an average thickness of about 14 inches.
Upward of 174 contestants had regi ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:32:44 AM
RAY BROOK - Creative Stage Lighting Inc., a world renowned manufacturer, wholesale supplier and distributor of a broad range of products for the stage and theatrical lighting profession, has secured a permit from the Adirondack Park Agency to relocate and expanded its facility.
The new 73,000-square-foot commercial building will be built along State Route 28N in Chestertown two miles north of the company’s current location in North Creek. Creative Stage Lighting will remain in Warren Count ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:31:07 AM
By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE - It’s a go for the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts’ pre-school program, Arts from the Start.
The future of the program was uncertain, because the Indian Lake Town Board cut funding to transport pre-school children between Indian Lake and the Arts Center in Blue Mountain Lake from the town’s 2012 budget as part of its effort to keep the 2012 budget under the 2 percent cap on the tax levy.
The Arts Center had asked for $7,000: $ ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:30:31 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Wednesday, Jan. 18: 2pm, Writers Group meets, IL Library; 4:30pm, IL Library Board of Trustees meets, library; 7pm, Adult Volleyball, school gym; 7pm, IL Planning Committee meets, Town Hall.
Thursday, Jan. 19: 9am, Osteobusters meet, Byron Park Bldg.; 7pm, Ice Hockey Program, Ski Hut Skating Rink.
Friday, Jan. 20: 7pm, IL Ambulance Corps meets, headquarters.
Saturday, ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:00:20 AM
By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE - New Town of Indian Lake Supervisor Brian Wells appointed Councilman John Rathbun as his deputy supervisor when the Indian Lake Town Board held its organization meeting Monday, Jan. 2.
The deputy supervisor serves at the pleasure and in place of the supervisor when the supervisor is absent, and can perform all the duties of the supervisor except for voting on issues before the board.
Other organizational items include the following approvals: Budget ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 6:59:30 AM
By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE - The Town of Indian Lake saw a steep downturn in money spent on construction in 2011 as compared to 2010.
Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer Meade Hutchins last week provided the Planning Board with copies of 2010 and 2011 building permit summaries and new housing units broken down by Adirondack Park Agency zoning districts.
The figures show a downturn in building from 2010 to 2011.
During 2010 one new housing unit was built in Hamlet, two in Moder ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 6:58:04 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Thursday, Jan. 12: 9am, Osteobusters meet, Byron Park Bldg.; 7pm, Ice Hockey Program, Ski Hut Skating Rink.
Friday, Jan. 13: 5:30pm, After Breast Cancer Support Group meets, IL Ambulance Corps Headquarters.
Saturday, Jan. 14: 7:30pm, AA meets, St. Mary’s Church.
Monday, Jan. 16: 12:30pm, Senior Bingo, Senior Mealsite.
Tuesday, Jan. 17: 9am, North Country Cra ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 7:06:53 AM
The Community Choir performed the Christmas cantata, “On This Very Night,” Dec. 9 at the First Baptist Church in Indian Lake and Dec. 11 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The 25-voice choir was directed by Karen Butters, accompanied by Susan Eldridge and narrated by Bill Herrick.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 7:03:22 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Wednesday, Jan. 4: 7pm, Planning Board meets, Town Hall; 7pm, IL Fire Dept. Auxiliary meets, fire hall; 7pm, American Legion meets, Post Home.
Thursday, Jan. 5: 9am, Osteobusters meet, Byron Park Bldg.; 10:30am, HC Board of Supervisors meets, HC Court House, Lake Pleasant; 7pm, Ice Hockey Program, Ski Hut Skating Rink.
Saturday, Jan. 7: 7:30pm, AA meets, St. Mary&rs ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:46:05 AM
INDIAN LAKE - The Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 5th Annual “Let There Be Lights” Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest. The 2011 contest winners are as follows.
BUSINESS: first, Prospect Point Cottages, Blue Mountain Lake; second, Dave Ameden Floor Care, 168 Chamberlain Road; and third, Pines Country Store, Routes 28/30.
RESIDENTIAL: first, 6669 East Main Street; second, 163 Chamberlain Road; and third, 105 Tower Hill Road.
ORGANIZATION: first, No ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:44:33 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Wednesday, Dec. 28: 5pm, Town Board Close-Out Meeting, Town Hall; 5 and 7:30pm, Warren Miller ski film “Like There’s No Tomorrow,” Tannery Pond Community Center, North Creek.
Thursday, Dec. 29: 9am, Osteobusters meet, Byron Park Bldg.; 7pm, “The Way,” IL Theater; 7:30pm, Spike Wilner Jazz Trio, TPCC, North Creek.
Friday, Dec. 30: 7pm, & ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:34:10 AM
By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE — Brian Wells has resigned from his position on the Indian Lake Central School Board of Education. His resignation was accepted when the board met on Tuesday, Dec. 20.
The resignation was required because of Wells having been elected Supervisor of the Town of Indian Lake and is due to assume his duties as supervisor starting Jan. 1.
Reacting to Wells resignation, the board decided to encourage anyone interested in being appointed to fill the va ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:40:54 AM
By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE - The Burke’s Cottages subdivision saga continued last week when the Indian Lake Planning Board found itself pondering a driveway maintenance agreement faxed by William H. Intemann Jr., William Burke’s attorney.
When the board approved the subdivision in August 2007 the two property owners affected were Evelyn Rider and Frederick Andrews. One of the permit conditions is an access and maintenance agreement had to be signed before any of th ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:40:17 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Wednesday, Dec. 21: 2pm, Library Writers Group meets, IL Library; 4:30pm, IL Library Board of Trustees meets, library.
Thursday, Dec. 22: 9am, Osteobusters meet, Byron Park Bldg.; 7pm, Art House Thursday, IL Theater - “The Nutcracker.”
Friday, Dec. 23: 7pm, “The Muppets (2011),” IL Theater.
Saturday, Dec. 24: 7:30pm, AA meets, St. Mary’s ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 9:03:29 AM
PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff
INDIAN LAKE - It was time to say good-bye and thanks to two long-standing members of the Indian Lake Town Board Monday, Dec. 12.
Current Deputy Town Supervisor / Supervisor-elect Brian Wells first recognized Councilman George Virgil for his 14 years as councilman. Wells read from a plaque noting Virgil “has worked tirelessly over the years along with past and current Councilmen to keep the Town Budget low without cutting services” and “George was ...
