Last Updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:44:34 AM
By Carla Kolbe
Express Editor
BROADALBIN - The Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation (GSLFF) held its annual winter ice fishing tournament at the Sacandaga Boat Club in North Broadalbin Saturday, bringing 263 adult, and 22 youth anglers out to (hopefully) snag the big one.
This winter, the GSLFF ran its winter tournament in conjunction with the fourth annual Walleye Challenge, allowing for northern pike, perch and trout to be measured in.
The walleye catch was reserved for the Walleye Chall ...
Last Updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:18:48 AM
By JAIME STUDD
For the Express
GLOVERSVILLE — Daddy’s going to work.
For most children, that simple phrase means a separation of mere hours. But for Captain Shawn Tabankin’s 22-month-old daughter, it means good-bye for what may seem like a lifetime to a little girl.
Tabankin, who serves as the Company Commander of Charlie Company in the New York Army National Guard, is often away for training missions and other duties related to his National Guard service, and it’s the o ...
Last Updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:17:24 AM
JARRETT CARROLL
For the Express
Despite the unseasonably mild winter weather, thousands made their way out onto the lake Saturday to partake or to simply enjoy the Fourth Annual Walleye Challenge Ice Fishing Tournament.
Put on by the initiators of the event Lou Stutzke and Henry “Beaver” Ross, the tournament turned out to be another success despite earlier concerns that the ice wouldn’t be thick enough.
But with nearly a solid foot of ice on top of the Great Sacandaga Lake peo ...
Last Updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:12:54 AM
Raccoon mistaken for mountain lion
JOHNSTOWN — Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s campus police responded to an animal complaint last Thursday, but it was a far-cry from the mountain lion several alleged was shot at the Route 67 campus.
College President Dustin Swanger said campus police disposed of a large raccoon that was located along the road.
“It definitely wasn’t a mountain lion,” Swanger said. “It was a raccoon that I would guess was about 25 pounds ...
Last Updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:12:12 AM
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
• Daniel C. Kozlowski, 16, of 1795 Route 107, Amsterdam, was arrested at Broadalbin-Perth High School on Jan. 13, and charged with petit larceny. Kozlowski is alleged to have taken the donation jar from Tim Horton’s Convenience Store. The jar contained approximately $25. Kozlowski was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Perth Town Court at a later date.
• Eric M. Austin, 25, of 19 Homestead Drive, Gloversville, was arrested on Jan. 20 a ...
Last Updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:10:00 AM
BROADALBIN — Two cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have been confirmed within the past week in the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District, one at each of the district’s two buildings.
The district has notified all parents of the diagnoses and providing them with information on the symptoms of pertussis along with recommendations from the state Department of Health.
A child who has been around someone with pertussis may become sick with pertussis as well, especially ...
Last Updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:05:20 AM
Cub Scout Troop 55 held their annual pinewood derby on Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Edinburg Fire House. The annual tradition encourages Scouting goals and such qualities as sportsmanship and good citizenship, personal achievement, and family understanding, all while having fun at the group event. Alex Flickinger proved to be the winner for the day.
Last Updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:08:31 AM
Wells indoor garage sale is coming
WELLS - The 12th annual indoor garage sale Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Wells Community Hall on Route 30.
Food and beverages will be available. Call Dee at (518) 924-5371 to reserve a free table. Everyone is welcome to sell and shop to buy.
February at the Northville library
NORTHVILLE - The Northville Public Library’s Local History & Genealogy Project continues to develop and is now in its seventh year. Parts of the project can ...
Last Updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:01:54 AM
By JAIME STUDD
For the Express
PERTH — Town officials are expected to move forward this week with plans to build a new town highway garage.
Having received voter approval in the November referendum, Perth town Supervisor Greg Fagan said he is in the process of collecting the necessary documentation from Passero Associates, the engineering firm hired to design the new facility, and hopes to be able to present them to the full board Thursday during its regular monthly meeting.
“I beli ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:50:01 AM
By Carla Kolbe
Express Editor
MAYFIELD — The town council split on approving two separate resolutions proposed by Fulton County at last Thursday’s monthly meeting.
Unanimously approved was the support of the county’s hazard mitigation plan.
Mayfield, with assistance from Tetra Tech, has gathered information and prepared it for the mitigation plan.
Code enforcement officer Michael Stewart worked with town officials to draft a plan for potential weak areas in the town such, as ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:49:32 AM
By JAIME STUDD
For the Express
BROADALBIN — The Broadalbin Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to not repeal a long-standing ban that prohibits parking on Elman Street throughout the winter months.
The issue was brought before the board by Elman Street resident Mark LaPorte at its November meeting. LaPorte had argued that the ban was arbitrarily applied and had asked the board to consider altering the ban to reflect the one imposed on the remainder of the village.
The vill ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:46:58 AM
By Carla Kolbe
Express Editor
MAYFIELD - The first community winter carnival was held on Mayfield Lake this weekend.
The Mayfield Community Group, along with the Southern Adirondack Snow-mobile Club, local businesses and with the cooperation of the village of Mayfield, decided to create an event bringing spectators and outdoor enthusiasts to the village, and to introduce the splendor of Mayfield Lake.
The carnival began with a big splash Saturday morning, as Mayfield Junior/Senior High School p ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:48:42 AM
By Carla Kolbe
Express Editor
NORTHVILLE - In anticipation of one of the winter’s biggest weekends on the Great Sacandaga Lake, Ret. Col. Sean P. Sullivan is stocked and ready for the ice fishing contest participants, and all the outdoor enthusiasts who join them.
Sullivan, who officially retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a full colonel on June 1 last summer, had undergone a a new learning curve as he opened a camping and outdoor recreation store on Route 30 outside of Northville las ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:39:21 AM
By JAIME STUDD
For the Express
JOHNSTOWN — Hundreds gathered at the Holiday Inn in Johnstown Thursday night for the Fulton County Chamber Awards dinner.
Five awards were presented to local businesses who, over the years, have earned distinguished reputations as representatives of Fulton County’s business community and who have worked in partnership with the chamber to further it mission of promoting the county as a center of commerce and community.
Thursday’s dinner was the fi ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:36:23 AM
By JARRETT CARROLL
For the Express
BROADALBIN — Area soldiers received a hero’s welcome back home on Saturday at the Robert Lee Walsh American Legion Post No. 337.
Dozens came out to support the troops and enjoy each other’s company in Broadalbin as the community showed that it truly cares about every son and daughter serving over seas.
They remind them every month with a care package from the newly formed “A Rose For Soldiers Project” affiliated with the legion th ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:33:50 AM
The Electric City Riders motorcycle and ATV races will take place Sunday, Jan. 29 outside Sport Island Pub beginning at noon. Gates will open at 8 a.m., sign-ups begin at 9 a.m., and practice is schedule for 11 a.m. There is a $10 gate admission fee. As of Tuesday, the ice was clear of snow and should provide a very competitive curse. Sport Island Pub will have breakfast sandwiches and hot beverages available for purchase in the morning. For more information call 524-2144, 330-3648, or 330-7288. ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:32:03 AM
Adirondack Museum presents: ‘Big Cats of the Adirondacks’
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE - Join the Adirondack Museum for the 2012 Cabin Fever Sunday series. The second program, “Big Cats of the Adirondacks” will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29.
Join the Adirondack Museum as wildlife biologist Paul Jenson explores the ecology, conservation, and management of big cats in the Adirondacks. Big cats once roamed the wilds of the Adirondacks and some still do -fascinating the naturalist ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:30:32 AM
By Carla Kolbe
Express Editor
The fourth annual Walleye Challenge Ice Fishing Tournament, and the Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation winter fishing tournament are both on as scheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 28.
Last weekend, Walleye Challenge tournament initiators Lou Stutzke and Henry “Beaver” Ross ventured out on the Great Sacandaga Lake at one of its most vulnerable locations, near Sinclair Point, just south of Providence Beach.
Stutzke, a certified diver, explained the ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:29:22 AM
By JAIME STUDD
For the Express
BROADALBIN — “We’re facing the most dramatic hit on education in Broadalbin-Perth that we’ve ever faced.”
That was the bleak financial picture painted by Broadalbin-Perth School District Superintendent Stephen Tomlinson at Monday night’s board of education meeting.
Though the budget process is still only its preliminary stages, Tomlinson said the figures obtained from a draft of a roll-over budget combined with a decrease in sta ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:28:36 AM
By JAIME STUDD
For the Express
PERTH — Last fall, Perth town officials drafted a 2012 budget that set the tax levy at $564,759, which was approximately $25,000 above last year’s but well within the state’s newly imposed 2 percent tax cap—or so they thought.
In a statement released last week by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Perth is listed among the 43 towns that state auditors have identified as having exceeded the tax cap without having first enacted a ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:34:37 AM
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking the public to report any instances of deer appearing sick or acting abnormally. DEC is only investigating deer that appear to have died from unknown causes and not those that were killed by a vehicle, the agency announced.
Anyone who sees a white-tailed deer acting abnormally or who finds a dead deer that was not struck by a vehicle is asked to report the animal to the nearest DEC regional office or to an Environmental ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:34:08 AM
With the onset of winter, the thoughts of many anglers often turn to ice fishing and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) would like to remind ice anglers about a recent change to the Environmental Conservation Law.
In waters where ice fishing is permitted, anglers will be allowed to use up to three lines and five tip-ups except as noted in special regulations for specific waters. Previously, ice anglers could only use two lines with five tip-ups.
“Ice fishing ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:32:58 AM
Staff report
Last week, the Fulton County Board of Supervisors were given its committee assignments for the coming year. A recent revision of the standing committee system merged the oversight responsibilities of the former Health Services and Social Services Committees into a new Human Services Committee. The responsibilities of the former Economic Development and Environmental Resources Committees were also merged into a new Economic Development and Environment Committee. Committee assignments ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:30:34 AM
The Northville ice skating rink was opened and kids took advantage of the extended holiday weekend to get out on the ice. Skating in downtown Northville is located behind the Pink Chicken BCON building, and maintained by Christian C. Klueg, the youth director of the Baptist Church of Northville. Skating hours are sun up to 9 p.m. under the lights. RIGHT: Justin Bedell ties his skates Monday afternoon before hitting the ice for some hockey play. Behind is Zach Bedell. BELOW RIGHT: Zac Fordyce, le ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:28:07 AM
OPPENHEIM - Snowy road conditions caused the driver of a car to lose control and strike a Mayfield Central School bus Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported
According to the New York State Police, shortly after 3:30 p.m, a car driven by Robert Gregory of Clifton Park was eastbound on State Highway 29 in the town of Oppenheim when it fishtailed and slid into the path of bus, driven by Vicki Mullins. Gregory’s vehicle struck the front driver’s side tire of the bus, causing the ti ...
