LP Rotary Club welcomes new president and inducts three new members
LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Rotary Club has passed the torch to a new president and welcomed three new members. Steve Detwiler, a Realtor and broker associate with Prudential Terry Horrocks Real Estate, has assumed the presidency of the Rotary Club of Lake Placid for 2008-09. This will be Detwiler’s second tour as Rotary president, having previously held the position in 1995-96. Detwiler took the helm of the local service club at the annual “Changing of the Guard” dinner on June 19 at Nicola’s restaurant in Lake Placid. Detwiler resides in Lake Placid with his wife, Beverly. He is also a licensed real estate appraiser and past president of the Northern Adirondack Board of Realtors. Steve enjoys many recreational endeavors throughout the Adirondacks and is active in the Adirondack Ski Touring Council. Detwiler takes over from out-going President Bill Stowe. Other officers of the Rotary Club of Lake Placid are Ed Finnerty, vice president; Carlos Caguiat, secretary; and Cami
» Full StoryJazen Reuss receives special photo award
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam recently awarded the Special One-Time Photo Award to junior Jazen Reuss of Saranac Lake.
This one-time scholarship award is made possible by a donation from Joseph Scovel, in memory of his parents. The scholarship
Locals named to dean’s list at St. Lawrence University
CANTON — The following students have been selected for inclusion on the dean’s list for academic achievement during the spring semester at St. Lawrence University in Canton. To be eligible for the dean’s list at St. Lawrence University, a student mu
» Full StoryLori Taylor awarded child-care credential
LAKE CLEAR — Lori Taylor, of Lake Clear, has been awarded a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The credential was awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, D.
» Full StoryGeorge and Sue Stearns ride through life
“Having a broad variety of skills makes it easier to get by,” said George Stearns, speaking about how he and his wife, Sue, have managed all these years. With a combination of luck, flexibility and careful planning, they have created a lifestyle that
» Full StoryFifth-graders make coloring books for Afghan kids
BLOOMINGDALE — Mrs. Battistoni’s fifth-grade class at Bloomingdale Elementary School recently sent 100 Adirondack coloring books to children in Afghanistan.
As a class project, the students used their computer skills to create the book


