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Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State.

In 2021, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 426 search and rescue missions, extinguished wildfires, participated in prescribed fires that served to rejuvenate hundreds of acres of land, and worked on cases that resulted in thousands of tickets or arrests.

Town of North Elba
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On July 20 at 7:15 a.m., Northern Frontier Camp of Indian Lake contacted Ray Brook Dispatch to report a 17-year-old camper having a seizure near the Flowed Lands Lake. The camper from Delaware was attempting to hike 22 High Peaks in approximately one week. Forest Rangers Evans and Martin responded with the Lake Colden caretaker. The caretaker reached the subject at the Herbert Brook lean-to and brought them to the Lake Colden Outpost for possible aviation evacuation. At 10:38 a.m., New York State Police (NYSP) Aviation landed at Lake Colden where Rangers helped the subject into the helicopter, which brought the camper to the hospital for further treatment.

Town of Ticonderoga
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On July 22 at 4:10 p.m., Forest Ranger Kabrehl responded to a call for two hikers who became lost on the Grizzle Ocean Mountain trail and were running out of water. The 43- and 15-year-old hikers from Buskirk were planning to hike the big loop to Pharaoh Lake and back to the Putnam Pond Campground. The hikers made it to Pharaoh Lake and headed toward Grizzle Ocean, but lost the trail near Wolf Pond. The subjects mistakenly thought they were in the Grizzle Ocean outlet and hiked upstream to find the trail. When they became exhausted and dehydrated, they called 911. Ranger Kabrehl found the subjects at 7 p.m., provided water, and helped the pair back to the campground. Resources were clear at 9 p.m.

Town of Keene
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On July 24 at 7:40 p.m., Forest Ranger Mecus found an injured hiker on the way down Mount Marcy. The 27-year-old from Ballston Lake became separated from her family at the summit and took a wrong turn at the Phelps junction. The hiker fell in a drainage and hurt her leg. Ranger Mecus bandaged the injury and helped the subject to the Johns Brook outpost. At 10:40 p.m., Ranger Lewis arrived and assisted the hiker to the Garden trailhead. At 12:10 a.m., the hiker was reunited with her family. Read more »

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The Clinton County Historical Association Announces

“Clinton County’s Civil War Soldiers”

Tuesday, August 9^th, 6:30 pm

Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh

Back by popular demand, Julie Dowd will present stories and pictures of our County’s Civil War veterans.  Many Clinton County residents are descended from the over 5,000 men who enlisted here for the Civil War. Her presentation will show how you can use free online resources to find your own Civil War ancestors. 

For the last four years, Julie has been adding vignettes of Civil War veterans daily to the Clinton County Historical Association’s Facebook page – Clinton County, NY, Civil War Record – 1861 to 1865. Learn more about our soldiers who mustered at the Plattsburgh Barracks and other places and how they participated in all theatres of the War of the Rebellion.

The event is free and open to the public.

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces:

“Sunday on Valcour Island” featuring Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse, Sunday, August 21, 2022.

Transportation leaving every 20 minutes from 9:20 am to 1:20 pm Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, $30 per person 

The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Peru Dock for the opportunity to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island.  Round trip transportation will be provided for $30 per person.  The fee will include a trail guide and George Clifford’s book on Lake Champlain Lighthouses. Special lighthouse T-Shirts and ornaments will also be on sale that day.  The boat, which holds 4-5 people per trip, will begin shuttling at 9:20 am, with trips to the island every 20 minutes.  The Lighthouse will close at 2:45 pm and all visitors to the Island must return by 3 pm.  In the event of wind or thunderstorms, the tour will be canceled, and refunds will be offered. 

Pre-Registration, payment and scheduling departure times must be done in advance to guarantee a spot on the boat.  Once on the island, a Docent will be available for tours of the Lighthouse. Participants must be aware that the trip requires the physical ability to debark and board from the Island’s natural landing, walk on uneven surfaces over rough terrain and climb stairs.  The Island is also famous for poison ivy and poison parsnip plants.  An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 12 and those under 16 must bring and wear their life jackets.  Individuals may bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while on the island and must carry out what they carry in.  

Visitors to the Lighthouse will view displays depicting the history of Lake Champlain Lighthouses, Lake Champlain’s Military History, the 20^th Century Camps on Valcour Island and the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper. Visitors may climb to the Lantern Room to see the functioning light and the outstanding view it offers.

For more information and to register your spot, please call the Clinton County Historical Association at (518) 561-0340.  Information about the Lighthouse can be found on Facebook or the Museum’s website.

Editors Note – This was originally scheduled for August 7 but had to be rescheduled to August 21. 

This is the link to the Dexter High School All-American Team selection: https://bowl.com/news/2021-2022-dexter-high-school-all-american-team-announced

Kathryn was the Valedictorian for the Peru High School Graduating class of 2022.

Kathryn Bowman bowling as a Peru Nighthawk.

Officers Assumed Duties July 1

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Ken Knelly has been elected president of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh for the 2022-23 year.

Knelly, who serves as chief of staff in the Office of the President at SUNY Plattsburgh, was previously vice president of the service club organization. He succeeded Nicole Laurin, chief executive officer at JCEO, on July 1.

“I’m proud to lead this club for the next year, following in the footsteps of others who have led this club so well,” Knelly said. “We practice service above self and are an integral part of our community. I hope to build on our past successes and revive and start traditions as well.”

Following the Rotary International theme of “Imagine Rotary,” Knelly has keyed his leadership year on fun activities, a focus on the continued strength of the club, and strategically looking toward the future. The club’s signature community events include the Plattsburgh Rotary Fishing Tournament the first weekend each June.

Several others assumed duties as officers of the club effective July 1:

• Ryan Lee, Vice President
• Meghan Weeden, Second Vice President
• Ed Kirby, Sergeant at Arms
• Carmen Carpentier, Secretary
• Forrest Edwards, Treasurer

Three others were named newly elected directors-at-large serving three-year terms:

• Lamiaa Aly
• Wendy Baker
• Jody Carpenter
• Keith Tyo

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