Last Updated: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 6:53:08 AM
By CRISTINE MEIXNER
Express Editor
WELLS - Supervisor Brian Towers and state Senator Betty Little are fighting to keep the home for the developmentally disabled on Buttermilk Hill Road here open.
The home is scheduled to close as part of a statewide effort by the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities to trim costs, according to Little’s Director of Communications Daniel E. Mac Entee. “A final determination has not been made,” he added.
“We&rsqu ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 6:52:35 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Mon.-Fri.: 11am, Walk To Music, Wells Community Hall (WCH).
Wednesday, Feb. 1: 7pm, Wells School Board meets, school.
Thursday, Feb. 2: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH-924-4207; 10:30am, HC Board of Supervisors meets, Court House, Lake Pleasant; 7pm, Wells Vol. Ambulance Corps meets, Ambulance Bldg.
Sunday, Feb. 5: 8:45-10am, Kids’ Time, Wells Wesleyan Church.
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Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 7:04:33 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111,
or write Hamilton County Express,
Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Mon.-Fri.: 11am, Walk To Music, Wells Community Hall (WCH).
Wednesday, Jan. 25: 12pm, Senior Citizens Club meets, Wells Meal Site; 7pm, Wells Board of Fire Commissioners meets, firehouse.
Thursday, Jan. 26: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH-924-4207.
Sunday, Jan. 29: 8:45-10am, Kids’ Time, Wells Wesleyan Church.
Monday, Jan. 30: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:01:15 AM
RAY BROOK - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 5 environmental conservation police were busy enforcing against poaching activities during the recently ended big game season.
Nov. 29, 2011, an ECO interviewed a witness as part of investigating a hunter trespass complaint in the Town of Benson. The witness reported confronting three men allegedly on property without the owner’s permission, attempting to retrieve a female bear they had previously shot in its den.
A ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:41:06 AM
By CRISTINE MEIXNER
Express Editor
BENSON - A local man’s medical emergency resulted in a special meeting of the Benson Town Board last week.
Philip Blowers asked for the meeting after his father-in-law suffered a stroke at Blowers’ home Jan. 15. “I think the ambulance took too long [to arrive],” he said.
Starting this year, the Town of Benson no longer contracts with the volunteer Town of Northampton Ambulance Service for emergency medical service. Calls go to Ambulance Service of ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:46:51 AM
The Christmas Tree Burning and Covered Dish Supper packed Wells Community Hall Jan. 7. In fact, more tables had to be found. Supervisor Brian and wife Kathy Towers and the town crew waited out the line to make sure there was enough food before getting in line for their dinner.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:44:03 AM
WELLS - Wells Improvement Group’s town-wide Holiday Home Decorating Contest came to conclusion during the annual Town of Wells Tree Burning / Covered Dish Supper Saturday, Jan. 7.
Winners were announced as follows: Most Traditional, Amy Taylor; Most Original, Fred and Linda Bobo; and Most Lights, Gerry and Susan Murphy.
Judging for the contest took place Dec. 19. WIG officers Kristy Wright, Maggie Welch and Jessica Damphier reported the challenge returned a number of terrific entries. Two ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:42:48 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Mon.-Fri.: 11am, Walk To Music, Wells Community Hall (WCH).
Wednesday, Jan. 18: 7pm, Wells School Board meets, school.
Thursday, Jan. 19: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH-924-4207; 7pm, Algonquin Sno-Blazers meets, Alpine Grille—924-4007; 7pm, Wells Fish & Game Club meets, Wells United Methodist Church—924-4115.
Sunday, Jan. 22: 8:45-10am, Kids’ Ti ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 6:41:03 AM
By CRISTINE MEIXNER
Express Editor
WELLS - Small steps and perseverance could improve the county’s economy over time, but only where broadband is available.
That is what several experts agreed at a Jan. 12 breakfast meeting on small business held at Memories On The Hill here, organized by Sen. Betty Little.
Eighteen people braved a snowstorm and slippery roads to hear what Adirondack Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Jim Murphy, Business Adviser Kate Barker from the New ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:16:02 AM
The winner of the 2011 Speculator Lions Club Scholarship, Maribeth Hunt from Wells, was presented with a $3,000 scholarship check during the club’s Annual Scholarship Dinner at Melody Lodge in Speculator Jan. 5. Pictured are (from left) Lions Club President Frank Fabiano, mom Beth Hunt, grandmother Grace Garling and Maribeth. Maribeth is in her second year as a pre-law major at Sage College of Albany.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:13:20 AM
By CRISTINE MEIXNER
Express Editor
WELLS - The Wells Town Board has adopted water rates for 2012 that are the same as last year.
The 2011 fees are being collected now, as the town back-charges for service.
According to Supervisor Brian Towers, the Town Board has laid out a schedule of gradual increases to the State Comptroller’s Office to pay for the water tank restoration project finished last summer.
“That schedule is not carved in stone however, and rates need to be approved by t ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:12:34 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Mon.-Fri.: 11am, Walk To Music, Wells Community Hall (WCH).
Wednesday, Jan. 11: 12pm, Senior Citizens Group meets, Nutritional Meal Site, Wells; 7pm, Benson Town Board meets, Town Hall.
Thursday, Jan. 12: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH-924-4207.
Sunday, Jan. 15: 8:45-10am, Kids’ Time, Wells Wesleyan Church; Ice Racing, Lake Algonquin (tentative) - www.icerace ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 7:19:08 AM
The United Methodist Church in Wells glowed with the warmth and smiles of 55 women who parted from their normal Saturday duties to share the Word of God at the Seventh Annual Ladies Retreat Nov. 5. Shown are speaker Jean Bisnett of Rensselaer, center; guitarist and music leader the Rev. Karen Patterson of Fonda, right; and Kathy Kinberg of Schenectady, left, who brought the art of praising God through interpretive dance.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 7:17:38 AM
Adirondack Motor Enthusiast Club’s first race day of the winter is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 8, on Lake Algonquin in Wells, with speeds of up to 100 mph on the one-mile track. Cars vary from street legal to super-modified specialty. Here, Chief Flagger Mike Glock of Scotia starts off a street legal class in one of last year’s races in Wells. Get on the lake via Luella Drive off Algonquin Drive. For an up-to-date schedule go to the website at www.iceracing.com.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 7:16:16 AM
BENSON - The Benson Town Board voted in December to reinstate the dog-licensing program here.
The town dropped the program when, as of Jan. 1, 2011, dog licensing duties that used to be performed by the State of New York were shifted to its municipalities.
All municipalities that were authorized to issue dog licenses in New York state during 2010, including Benson, were required to continue to do so.
Instead, the Benson Town Board voted to stop licensing dogs. This left its residents, who are re ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 7:15:39 AM
The Board of Directors of the Virginia Hosley Free Library in Wells has new officers for 2012.
Alice Megargle accepted the duties of chairman, moving up from treasurer. She replaces Terry Fisher, who retired from that position after holding it for five years.
The board salutes Terry for his dedicated service to the library for the past nine years, including his successful grant proposals for the Winter Blues programs for the past six years.
Edna Rew has moved from secretary to vice chairman, rep ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 7:14:58 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Mon.-Fri.: 11am, Walk To Music, Wells Community Hall (WCH).
Thursday, Jan. 5: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH-924-4207; 10:30am, HC Board of Supervisors meets, Court House, Lake Pleasant; 7pm, Wells Vol. Ambulance Corps meets, Ambulance Bldg.; 7pm, Wells Town Board 2012 Organizational Meeting, WCH; 7:30pm, Wells School Board meets, school.
Sunday, Jan. 8: 8:45-10am, ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:49:37 AM
Foster graduates from basic training
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class BRITTANY A. FOSTER has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Foster is the daughter of Tiffany ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:48:18 AM
Mon.-Fri.: 11am, Walk To Music, Wells Community Hall (WCH).
Wednesday, Dec. 28: 12pm, Senior Citizens Club meets, Wells Meal Site; 7pm, Wells Town Board 2011 Close-Out Meeting, WCH; 7pm, Wells Board of Fire Commissioners meets, firehouse.
Thursday, Dec. 29: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH-924-4207.
Sunday, Jan. 1: 8:45-10am, Kids’ Time, Wells Wesleyan Church.
Monday, Jan. 2: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH; 7pm, Hope Vol. Fire Dept. meets, firehouse.
Tuesday, Jan. 3: 9-11am, Wells Food ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:51:26 AM
Despite rain Sunday, Oct. 2, a number of parishioners brought their pets to St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church in Wells to be blessed by Father Sony Pulickal, right rear, pastor of both St. Ann’s and St. James RC Church in Lake Pleasant. The blessing at St. Ann’s was at noon and at St. James at 1 p.m. Judee Lauria, center, brought her two sweet dogs, Edison and Penny. She visits local nursing homes with them.
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:49:57 AM
GARRETT FOUTCH, son of Gary and Darcy Foutch of Wells, has been named to the Dean’s List at Bryant & Stratton College, where he is majoring in the medical assisting program.
A student must be enrolled in a full-time program and attain a quality point average of 3.3 or higher to be eligible for the Dean’s List.
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:49:22 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Mon.-Fri.: 11am, Walk To Music, Wells Community Hall.
Wednesday, Dec. 21: 7pm, Wells School Board meets, school.
Thursday, Dec. 22: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH-924-4207.
Monday, Dec. 26: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH.
Tuesday, Dec. 27: 9-11am, Wells Food Pantry Open, WCH; 9-9:30am, Ask The Nurse, Benson Town Hall; 10-10:30am, Ask The Nurse, Hope Fire Hall; 11a ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 7:14:25 AM
To contribute to the calendar,
call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or write Hamilton County Express, Box 166, Speculator, N.Y. 12164
Mon.-Fri.: 11am, Walk To Music, Wells Community Hall (WCH).
Wednesday, Dec. 14: 12pm, Senior Citizens Group meets, Nutritional Meal Site, Wells; 7pm, Benson Town Board meets, Town Hall.
Thursday, Dec. 15: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH-924-4207; 7pm, Wells Fish & Game Club meets, Wells United Methodist Church—924-4115.
Friday, Dec. 16: 7pm, Algonquin Sno- ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 7:13:47 AM
By CRISTINE MEIXNER
Express Editor
WELLS - Townspeople here can ski and snowboard at Oak Mountain Ski Center in the Village of Speculator at a heavy discount this winter.
The Wells Town Board has voted 3-1 to enter into an agreement with Speculator under which Wells will pay $2,000 in exchange for discounted Sunday skiing and season passes for Wells residents and taxpayers.
Supervisor Brian Towers and councilmen Deborah Taylor and Robert Wright voted ‘yea’ while Councilman Roberta C ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 7:03:20 AM
WELLS - The December regular meeting of Wells Town Board will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13, rather than Monday, Dec. 12, due to an unexpected conflict. The board will meet at 7 p.m. in Community Hall. As previously advertised, fuel bids will be opened and read aloud Monday, Dec. 12, at the Community Hall at about 7:10 p.m. An award will be made during the regular meeting of the board the following evening.
