ANCA news ADIRONDACK NORTH COUNTRY ASSOCIATION November/December 2011 View of Lake Placid’s Main Street and beyond, as seen from the new conference center. Photo by Melissa Hart/ANCA INSIDE: PROGRAM NEWS, 2-5 FACES FROM THE REGION, 8-9 UPDATES, 10 -12 Building Vibrant Rural Communies and Resilient Local Economies $ $ $ The importance of Banking Locally $ ANCA Director Dale Brown is Assistant Vice President and Manager at NBT Bank in Speculator. He had this to say: I have worked for a regional bank, one of the world’s largest banks, an extremely small independent bank and a local commu- nity bank, some of these all from the same desk due to mergers and acquisitions. There are a great many benefits to banking with a local institution to include: • Community bankers know their customers. They live with them, grew up with them, and went to school with them. There is a history developed that doesn’t have a price. • Local financial institutions reinvest in their communities. Their employees are involved in community activities and the banks support the activities with both donations of time and money. • Local institutions know their market and make lending decisions based on more than what’s in a financial statement. • They tend to provide monetary support to local projects. Out-of-state banks tend to spend more of their money where they are headquartered, and the further away you get from the headquarters the less you get. • Financial institutions headquartered in our region tend to buy more from local merchants or give their managers the authority to do so. Rather than a national or regional contract for things such as purchasing, cleaning, lawn care, snow plowing or maintenance they will encourage their managers to use local business people. T he interest generated by the Occupy Wall Street movement nationwide has led to a renewed enthusiasm in keeping money in smaller banks whose operations are regionally based. We reached out to our ANCA network of contacts to ask the question: “What are some reasons to bank with a local bank or credit union?” HERE ARE SOME OTHER COMMENTS: “Adirondack Bank is very active in each of the communities that we serve, in several counties which include Oneida, Herkimer, Onondaga, Essex, Clinton and Franklin. On average, we have donated approxi- mately 10 percent of our yearly earnings for the last several years back into those communities, sponsoring events held by organizations such as the YWCA, American Red Cross, Peacemaker Program, United Way, Make a Wish, Sitrin, Resource Center for Independent Living, Upstate Cerebral Palsy, American Heart Association, local arts organizations and many others.” — Gary Kavney, Adirondack Bank CEO and President “Champlain National Bank is one of very few remaining independently owned community banks. With more than 100 years of service, we take great pride in the communities we serve here in the North Country. With the financial issues that the country has faced over the past few years, we have heard from many people that the idea of dealing directly with a local, community bank has great appeal.” — Ed Finnerty, VP of Loan Production, Champlain National Bank Arrow Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company (par- ent of Glens Falls National Bank and Saratoga National Bank) head- quartered in Glens Falls, serving northeastern New York. Thomas L. Hoy, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arrow, had this to say about Glens Falls National Bank President Thomas J. Murphy: “He has deep connections to the communities in Upstate New York served by the bank.”
Transcript
ANCA news
AdirondAck north country AssociAtion NovemberDecember 2011
View of Lake Placidrsquos Main Street and beyond as seen from the new conference center Photo by Melissa HartANCA
INSIDE PROGRAM NEWS 2-5 FACES FROM THE REGION 8-9 UPDATES 10 -12
Building Vibrant Rural Communities and Resilient Local Economies
$$ $The importance of
Banking Locally
$ANCA Director Dale Brown is Assistant Vice President and Manager at NBT Bank in Speculator He had this to say
I have worked for a regional bank one of the worldrsquos largest banks an extremely small independent bank and a local commu-nity bank some of these all from the same desk due to mergers and acquisitions There are a great many benefits to banking with a local institution to includebull Community bankers know their customers They live
with them grew up with them and went to school with them There is a history developed that doesnrsquot have a price
bull LocalfinancialinstitutionsreinvestintheircommunitiesTheir employees are involved in community activities and the banks support the activities with both donations of time and money
bull Local institutions know their market and make lending decisions based on more than whatrsquos in a financial statement
bull Theytendtoprovidemonetarysupporttolocalprojects Out-of-state banks tend to spend more of their money where they are headquartered and the further away you get from the headquarters the less you get
bull Financial institutions headquartered in our region tend to buy more from local merchants or give their managers the authority to do so Rather than a national or regional contract for things such as purchasing cleaning lawn care snow plowing or maintenance they will encourage their managers to use local business people
The interest generated by the Occupy Wall Street movement nationwide has led to a renewed enthusiasm in keeping money in smaller banks whose operations are regionally based We reached out to our ANCA network of contacts to ask the question ldquoWhat are some reasons to bank with a local bank or credit unionrdquo
Here are some otHer commentsldquoAdirondack Bank is very active in each of the communities that we serve in several counties which include Oneida Herkimer Onondaga Essex Clinton and Franklin On average we have donated approxi-mately 10 percent of our yearly earnings for the last several years back into those communities sponsoring events held by organizations such as the YWCA American Red Cross Peacemaker Program United Way Make a Wish Sitrin Resource Center for Independent Living Upstate Cerebral Palsy American Heart Association local arts organizations and many othersrdquo mdashGaryKavneyAdirondackBankCEOandPresident
ldquoChamplain National Bank is one of very few remaining independently owned community banks With more than 100 years of service we take great pride in the communities we serve here in the North Country With the financial issues that the country has faced over the past few years we have heard from many people that the idea of dealing directly with a local community bank has great appealrdquomdashEdFinnertyVPofLoanProductionChamplainNationalBank
Arrow Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company (par-ent of Glens Falls National Bank and Saratoga National Bank) head-quartered in Glens Falls serving northeastern New York Thomas L HoyChairmanPresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficerofArrow had this to say about Glens Falls National Bank President Thomas J Murphy ldquoHe has deep connections to the communities in Upstate New York served by the bankrdquo
ANCArsquos Campaign 2011 2
A membership with the Adirondack North Country Association is an investment in our region
Your gift will enable ANCA to carry out important work building vibrant self-reliant communities andresilient local economies
All members have the option to receive ANCArsquos e-newsletter periodic updates on each program area as well as to receive special recognition from ANCA in various ways throughout the year
We have changed our donation structure to include membership levels designed for small businesses and corporations non-profits and local governments as well as revised tiers for individual members See more at httpwwwadirondackorgdonate
Donate online at wwwaDironDackorg or fill out form below anD mail in witH contribution
We need your support now more than ever
Letrsquos work together to help transform the region
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the regionJOIN US
Our goal is to raise $100000 from individuals and businesses by the end of 2011 We are well on our way mdash but we need your help to get us over the top
Like many organizations around New York State ANCA is no longer receiving State funding beyond specific program grants ANCA has been very fortu-nate in past years to have benefited from significant funding from Albany However in order to be able to sustain the work we do for our communities and provide innovative programs that will help shape a more resilient eco-nomic future across the Adirondack North Country we need your financial contribution mdash at any level
Exciting opportunities lie ahead Our program goals have broadened based on input from stakeholders across the region These larger goals for 2012 have the potential to be deeply transformational
They focus onbull Building a more robust local food economybull Transitioning from an oil-based to a biomass-based heating economy that
will produce significant local jobs bull Connecting potential and emerging entrepreneurs to the tools that can help
them launch and expand businesses bull Creating a powerful regional identity
AMOUNT _____________________
NAME _________________________________________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to Adirondack North Country Association Mailing address 67 Main St Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983ANCA is a 501 (c) (3) organization All contributions are tax deductible
ANCArsquos Campaign 2011 3
FoodThe trend toward eating local is growing A host of food enterprises and farmers mar-
kets are cropping up across the region At a time when valuable farmland is being lost State-wide Franklin Essex Warren and Saratoga Counties have all seen increases in the number of farms showing that demand has potential to fuel further regional growth
Whatrsquos missing We need a way to visually and physically connect producers and busi-nesses and to identify gaps in the local food system including processing and distribution
ANCA will produce and share a comprehensive GIS-based map that illustrates all aspects of the regionrsquos ldquofoodshedrdquo including farmers markets cooperatives CSArsquos processors distributors and outlets that sell and carry local products
Energy
Work
Identity
The Northeast consumes 82 of heating oil used in the US The cost of this oil has increased by over 30 in the North Country in the last year alone Our winters are long and cold We cannot afford to continue to depend on imported fuel to heat our homes
Whatrsquos missing There is no single organization in the North Country that is shepherding these projects forward finding the communities that are ready and the partners and funding that will coordinate a step-by-step research and implementation program
ANCA will implement a pilot program in a handful of communities to demonstrate what the rest of the region can achieve working with Biomass Energy Research Center of Vermont the Northern Forest Center NYSERDA and other partners We will help catalyze the research needed to ensure that harvesting low-grade wood supports sustainable forest management
AllthenetnewjobsintheUSinthepast30yearshavebeencreatedbyyoungfirmsndashthoselessthanfiveyearsold Entrepreneurs provide the best path forward for creating these jobs There are significant new business opportunities in the rural Adirondack North Country in the local food economy energy-related businesses tourism business ser-vices biomass and forestry and innovative technologies and manufacturing
Whatrsquos missing It is challenging for people to find the resources to launch small busi-nesses to find financing options mentoring and clusters of like-minded entrepreneurs
ANCA will build a coordinated resource network across the region to assist the cre-ation and expansion of new enterprises working with our SUNY-based Small Business De-velopment Centers our community colleges Clarkson University the Adirondack Economic Development Corporation and other partners
The Adirondack North Country as a region offers all the elements that create an attractiveplacetovisitworkandlive After decades of fragmented identities based on political or sector boundaries it is time to create a transformational brand that is embraced from within the region that expresses a single asset not a collection of multiples
Whatrsquos missing There are piecemeal efforts to brand artisan and agricultural products but they are disjointed and limited in scope There is an urgent need for a proactive coordi-nated strategy ldquoMade in Vermontrdquo works as a brand The Adirondack North Country needs a similar unified identityANCAwilllaunchabrandinginitiativepulling together the resources and people that
represent the regionrsquos broad and diverse constituents and will lay the groundwork for a com-prehensive stakeholder-driven branding process
aDironDack branD
entrePreneur network
local fooD maPPing
biomass Pilot Programs
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the region
AMOUNT _____________________
NAME _________________________________________________________________________________
We have launched a campaign to invest in the folloWing four projects
Our Work4
S C E N I C B Y W A Y Sbull BYWAYS We are currently
managing seven Byways across 15 counties covering more than 1500 miles of road
bull REC PATH GRANT ANCA se-cured a $12 million DOT grant for Town of North Elba to begin work on a recreation path from Lake Placid to Ray Brook alongside the railroad
bull STATE BYWAYS MAP Through DOT we published the first New York State Scenic Byways map which shows the entire system of visitor touring routes 300000 copies of the map were printed for distri-bution at popular tourist sites statewide
bull BIKING RESOURCE We went live with a 14-county online biking site wwwbikethe-bywaysorg that shows preferred bicycling routes and mountain biking trails
bull INVASIVES BROCHURE 35000 copies of pocket-sized brochure educated about water-based and land-based ldquohitchhikersrdquo in a colorful and easy-to-read format
bull TRADITIONS GUIDEBOOK Work began on a guide that highlights the cultural heri-tage agricultural food and rural assets in the Adirondack North Country
E N E R G YPARTNERING WITH NYSERDA So far in its first year working with NYSERDArsquos Energy Smart Communities program ANCA has directly helped 22 businesses and 111 households in 39 communi-ties take steps toward becoming more energy efficient
F O R E S T E C O N O M YNEW FOCUS We are in the excit-ing process of revamping our Forest Economy program ANCA has teamed up with NYSERDA and other partners to provide outreach in the North Country on the benefits of building stronger forest and local energy economies A Biomass
Basics workshop held April 19 at the Wild Center launched broad interest in the
potential for using locally produced biomass fuel to heat our buildings
A G R I C U LT U R ECONTINUED SUPPORT
FOR FARMERS For the past decade ANCA has helped close to 120 livestock farmers in 64 communities instilling best practices for managing grazing lands with funding through USDArsquos Grazing Lands Conserva-tion Initiative ANCA has entered into a new contract with USDArsquos Natural Re-sources Conservation Service to provide services to livestock farmers in 12 counties
A R T I S A N SBUYER DAYS 25th anni-versary of a juried regional artisan trade show ANCArsquos 25 year trade show generated $175840 in sales at the 2010 show In total 135 shops (with a total of 231 owners and staff) came to see 71 vendors over a two-day period at the City Center in Saratoga Springs
A N C A M I L E S T O N E Sbull Executive Director Kate Fishrsquos appointment
by Gov Cuomo to the North Country Re-gional Economic Development Council
bull An in-depth analysis of the Adirondack North Country economy with Empire State Devel-opment and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
bull Gaining broad support across the region to keep the Tug Hill Commission intact
bull Sharing good news breakthroughs local innovations key facts and information through eight issues of ANCArsquos newsletter and other channels bull Launching a revamped organizational Website to better illustrate the impact of ANCArsquos work the special character of the region and the needs and accomplish-ments of its communities and people at wwwadirondackorg
For the past six decades ANCArsquos work has concentrated on projects that have a visible impact on people who live and work in the regionIn 2011 North Country people and communities in 14 counties of Northern New York benefitted from ANCArsquos work including
ANCA REGION SNAPSHOT Based on 2010 information provided by Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Commissioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development
228Hydroelectricpower jobs
1774Logging jobs
8222Materials processing jobs
4971Jobs in food processing
14793 Travel and tourism jobs
Program News 5
Byways projects emphasize accessibility
According to ANCArsquos 2009ScenicBywayMarket Trend As-
ingaccessforthosewhohavephysical challenges that limit their ability to get outdoors while tour-ing our Scenic Byways
HereareafewexamplesofprojectsthatsupportthatgoalRAILSIDERECREATIONPATHAllow-ing broader access to open space was a key factor in winning the $12 million grant that was recently awarded from the federal government to complete Phase I of the new recreation path to be built alongside the tracks within the Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor
Having a working railroad along with a trail will serve the interests of all and does not neglect those with limited ac-cess to wilderness including people with mobility challenges as well as senior citizens and families with small children
As currently planned and funded the recreational path will connect Saranac Lake and Lake Placid two communities along the 170-mile Olympic Scenic By-way The town of North Elba with ANCArsquos assistance will be constructing a path for walkers hikers cross-country skiers and bicyclists while maintaining a corridor for snowmobilers Of importance this trail will work in conjunction with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad which has been using its open-air car to provide a safe and up-
close view of nature for those with mobility issues One coach car with lifts at both ends and wide doors is also available on every summer run It has been adapted as the dedicated ldquoAccess Carrdquo and holds up to six wheelchairs
ACCESSIBILITYGUIDE The Adiron-dack North Country Scenic Byways Accessibility Assessment and Public Awareness Guide is about to launch
Working in partnership with the Tri Lakes Center for Independent Liv-ing (TLCIL) on research and project development the guide will include communities and landmarks throughout 12 counties along the Adirondack Trail the Central Adirondack Trail and the Olympic Scenic Byways
A survey of facilities sites and cur-
rent interpretive practices will result in an educational guide with specific strat-egies on accommodating all Byway us-ers Recommendations to raise aware-ness of the needs of todayrsquos diverse travel market and to lay a foundation to better accommodate visitorsrsquo needs will be distributed to community and tourism leaders across the three byways
Site reports and a Public Awareness Guide will be used to improve condi-tions for travelers touring the region
TLCIL will assemble a project team and work with ANCA to create a list of priority resource sites and interpretive facilities The list could cover as many as 200 places such as tourist info centers Chamber of Commerce offices heritage sites museums and cultural attractions
DUANEINTERPRETIVESIGN A proj-ect in the Town of Duane on the northern end of the Adirondack Byway is designed to promote exploration of under-used and undiscovered natural resourcesLocated on Franklin County route 26 just a mile off route 30 (visitors can follow marked signs showing skiers and walkers) users can park just past a historic white church to access a nature trail (Sign Town of Duane Nature Trail)A 10-minute walk leads visitors to a viewing platform overlooking a remote
25-acre pond An interpretive sign with copy written by Jerry Jenkins of the Wildlife Conservation Society informs visitors of the unique features of the bog ecosystem and the diverse species and habitat types in the areaThe project allows visitors to enjoy nature in a quiet space and introduces travelers to significant natural resourc-es The story of the year round life of the pond encourages four season visita-tion thus supporting tourism in nearby byway communities
This photo taken by Phil Gallos shows the kick-off of the ldquoOn Track to Sara-nacrdquo campaign Nov 5 in Tupper Lake The group Next Stop Tupper Lake has launched a grass roots effort to re-store the rail line between Tupper Lake and Sara-nac Lake which will pave the way for restored rail service between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid
6 Program News
Save the Date March 7-8
201226TH ANNUAL BUYER DAYSAdirondack North Country Associationrsquos Gift Product Trade Show connects buyers with regional artisans making quality productsInformation available at wwwadirondackorg City Center Saratoga Springs NY
Julie King takes over Ag Program energy uPDatefree Home energy assessments
DIDYOUKNOWThe biggest source of air leaks in the home isnrsquot the windows or doors
but floors walls and ceilings which average 31 percent of overall leakage
In December ANCA is launching through NYSERDA the Green Jobs Green New York program for the North Country with a focus on resi-dences and businesses
Before spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on expensive upgrades we encourage homeown-ers to do a comprehensive home as-sessment to see which improvements will have the greatest payback
Please contact us at ancaadiron-dackorg or by calling 518-891-6200 to find out how you can get a free or reduced home energy assessment
ANCA has a new Agriculture Program Coordinator taking the place of Joshua Porter who resigned for personal reasons Joshua did a lot for the program and he will be missed but we are pleased to bring Julie King into her new role
Julie who lives in Tupper Lake is passionate about bringing healthy locally raised food to Adirondack North Country consumers and helping farmers define and achieve their objectives and goals
Julie holds a Bachelorrsquos of Science in Forestry amp Environmental Studies
from SUNY ESF and a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Empire State College (Ecosystem Management emphasis) She taught forestry at Paul Smithrsquos College for 13 years For the past five years she has been a member of the Adirondack chapter of the Weston Price Foundation (Nutrient Dense Food amp Farming organization)
Beginning last May she gained first-hand experience working directly with farmers from a retail perspective as Assistant Manager of The Farmersrsquo Mar-ketplace ndash a new seasonal retail store in Tupper Lake Through her work Julie visited farms in the North Country to discuss supplying the store and became connected to many farmers
Julie is excited to integrate her experi-ences with agriculture and education as well as ecological and food systems to help support ANCArsquos mission In her spare time Julie enjoys hiking biking canoeing fishing with her husband Rick and son Noah
She can be reached at jkingadiron-dackorg
Business and Communities 7
As the holidays approachwearesurrounded by advertisingand
calls to buy new gadgets and mass-producedthingsbuthow about a different ap-proachthisyearOnethatsupportslocaljobsinyourcommunity
tHink outsiDe tHe (big) boxInstead of buying stuff how about con-sidering services that support local people in our com-munities
SALON Everyone gets their hair cut How about gift certificates for your local hair salon or barber
GYMMEMBERSHIP Ap-propriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improve-ment
TAKINGCAREOFTHECARWho wouldnrsquot appreciate getting their car detailed Detail shops and car washes
make great gift certificates Even an oil change at a local shop would be an appreciative gift
OTHERIDEAS Perhaps a grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed or lawn mowed for the summer or driveway plowed all winter or games at the local golf course How about putting together a box of locally made goodies such as candy fudge cheeses or craft-brewed beer or locally made wine
OUTONTHETOWNMany owner-run restaurants offer gift certificates And if your intended isnrsquot the fancy eatery sort what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint
Remember folks this isnrsquot about big national chains --this is about
supporting your home town restaurant owners
HOUSECLEANINGThinking about
a heartfelt gift for mom Mom
would love having a local cleaning service for
a day
ELECTRONICUPGRADESInstead of junking the old and buying new can you use the services of a local repair shop to upgrade your old
computer
HANDMADE For something more personal look for local crafts
people who spin wool and knit scarves They make jewelry and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes
OUTINGS Treat your loved ones to a holiday out-
ing seeing a play or ballet or a concert
Note The following was adapted from an email thatrsquos been circulating Have any more suggestions Share them with us at mhartadirondackorg
Support local jobs with
holiday gift giving
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the regionJOIN US
Donate online at wwwaDironDackorg
8 Faces From the Region
JosHua kretserAge 33Residence Plattsburgh (Clinton Co)Hometown Beekmantown NYOccupationOwnerDesigner - pod studio Located in Plattsburgh pod stu-dio is a full-service design center that specializes in residential and commer-cial interior design home staging event design and organizational services wwwpodstudionycomWhat brought you to the regionI am a North Country Native and re-turned three years ago after spending a decade studying design and working in Manhattan My family who still resides in the area was the key factor in my decision to return In addition to having the ability to live near my family I also enjoy the natural resources unique to the North Country which allow for activi-ties such as sailing and water sports on Lake Champlain and hiking and winter sports throughout the Adirondacks Why in this period of time is the North Country poised for growth With the establishment of the North Country Regional Strategic Develop-ment Council additional funding will be made available to be used for imple-menting new ideas and attracting new businessesThese funds will help provide additional
training of the local workforce such as Clinton Community Collegersquos Wind En-ergy amp Turbine Technology associates degree program and Champlain Valley Educational Servicersquos Plattsburgh Aero-nautical InstituteIn the arts the North Country is gaining momentum with the restoration of Platts-burghrsquos Strand Theater which when completed will attract cultural presenta-tions from around the country and the world
What is the biggest attraction to working hereFor my interior design clients I have an ar-senal of talented local crafts people at my disposal From custom woodworking to intricate upholstery work I have no prob-
lem sourcing local vendors for projects For products that I am unable to source in the North Country our close proximity to New York City and Montreal leave me with unlimited design resourcesWhatdoyouloveaboutlivingintheNorth Country regionThe high quality of life we have in the region There is a very low crime rate and nearly non-existent violent crime rate There is little pollution which helps to pre-serve our precious natural resources We have close proximity to many outdoor activities in the Adirondack mountains Lake Champlain and the surrounding area There is also no shortage of winter sports such as skiing snowshoeing and skating to name a few
Why I LOVE it HERE
httpwwwcommunity-storeorg
anca aPPlauDs Saranac Lake community StoreThree cheers to Saranac Lake for
turning a dream of having a community owned department store into a reality the first in the state
Located at 97 Main St the Commu-nity Store is now open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday
Itrsquos heartening to see a community rally around preserving its small-town spirit Since the official Grand Opening on Nov 19 the town has been receiv-ing lots of accolades in the local and national media
Here are a few of the linksUS Rep Bill Owens tours the store
The New York Times httpwwwnytimescom20111113businessa-town-in-new-york-creates-its-own-de-partment-storehtmlpagewanted=all
CBSrsquo Early Show httpwwwcb-snewscomvideowatchid=7389401namptag=mncollst2
Faces From the Region 9
Janessa scottAge 27Residence Madrid (St Lawrence
Co)Hometown Mas-sena NYWhat brought you to the region I love living in Northern NY Life just seems to be a
little simpler and safer I love being able to get home from work step out my back door and take my dogs for a nice walk in the woods What keeps you here I want to raise a family and I think it is a perfect place I can teach my children to ap-preciate nature and wildlife in our own backyard but still take them to muse-ums and zoos in surrounding citiesCareer Accomplishments I am currently a web designer for Clarkson University as well as owner of The Mad Recycler and Uniquely NNYHobbiesinterests I love being out-doors including hiking snowshoeing skating and fishing I also enjoy my recycled crafting antiques sewing painting and gardeningWhatdoyouloveaboutlivinginthe North Country regionI love being able to look up and see the stars on a clear night I enjoy hearing the crickets chirping and
fireflies glowing in the field behind the house on a summer night The beauty of the leaves changing in the fall with the reds oranges and yel-lows and the first snowfall of the year are both truly amazingWhat is the biggest attraction to livingandworkinghereI enjoy living on a slow back road lined by beautiful old maple trees but also that it only takes me about 20 minutes to get to a larger town I can have my peace and quiet but it isnrsquot too far to get to work shop catch a movie or a hockey game or get a great mealWhat are some of the regionrsquos strengthsPeacefulness and Beauty What are some of the challenges here for recruiting young profes-sionals I think it is hard to recruit young professionals who are use to be-ing in a city City life differs greatly from North Country life but if we market the beauty the safety and the peacefulness it would inspire some to come here Things to do may not be right around the corner but might be in the next townIf you could change anything aboutlivingherewhatwoulditbeI know this is already in the works and hopefully it will reach me soon ndash High Speed Internet
Why I LOVE it HERE
ANCApraisesGovAndrewCuomorsquos recent appointment of Leilani Crafts Ulrich as Chair-woman of the Adirondack Park Agency
Ulrich who has served on the APA board since 2004 was a founder of Central Adiron-dack Partner-ship for the 21st Century (CAP-21) a regional non-profit com-munity development organization and was a founder of the Common Ground Alliance
Ulrichrsquos work stretches far and wide Striving for balance between nature and commerce by increasing communication and building partnerships CAP-21 sup-ported comprehensive master planning architectural preservation and various regional planning efforts
As members of the Wild Centerrsquos delegation Ulrich and her husband Jim recently traveled to Finland to study responses to climate change energy conservation and to learn of forestry management practices in Lapland
ldquoThis is exciting news for the Adiron-dack region ANCA has worked with Lani for six years as she led the forma-tion and growth of the Common Ground Alliance and we believe that she is ideal for her new role as APA Chair Lani brings deep compassion as well as objectivity to her decision-making and has a special and rare ability to find consensus across many sectorsrdquo said ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish
Also exciting is the nomination of Sherman Craig as an APA Commis-sioner Craig has been a knowledge-able and effective community leader in Wanakena and the broader Clifton-Fine community of St Lawrence County He has been active with the Clifton-Fine Economic Development Corporation which recognizes the importance of community character and place in building rural economies
We applaud Gov Cuomo and con-gratulate Ulrich and Craig
anca aPPlauDs aPa aPPointmentS
Wreath photos provided by Janessa Scott More examples of her work can be found at httpuniquelynnycom and httpwwwthemadrecyclerbiz
ANCArsquos2011annualmeet-ingfocusedonprovidinganin-depth analysis of the Adiron-dack North Country economy
On Oct 3 more than 175 attendees at the Lake Placid Conference Center heard data-driven presentations pre-pared by Empire State Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
Jaison Abel Senior Economist with the Research and Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York focused his presentation on current economic conditions in upstate New York the economic forces that have shaped the recession and recovery to date and their implications for the regionrsquos economy
Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Com-missioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development talked about the economic and demographic
characteristics and changes in the 14-county ANCA region which includes all or portions of four of the Statersquos economic development regions
Following the presentations there was a discussion with Representatives of four Regional Economic Development Councils This was an opportunity to address comments to representatives of the four regional councils which repre-sent portions of the ANCA region
ANCA Updates10
ANCA Annual Meeting 2011
State of the Adirondack North Country
In July Gov Andrew Cuomo created 10 Regional Economic Development Councils across New York State to help drive regional and local economic
development job and tax base expansion for years to come
Each council was tasked with a comprehensive strategic plan based on regional public input and a broad vision linked to specific actions that will begin to transform their regions Information is available at httpnyworksnygov
Of the Statersquos 10 economic development
regions that are involved in this planning and investment initiative four include counties located within the ANCA region (North Country Mohawk Valley Central NY and the Capital region)
ANCArsquos Executive Director Kate Fish was chosen by the Governor as an appointed member of the North Country Council which is comprised of the seven most northern counties in our region
Katersquos role as a Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and co-chair of the Visioning
Team places her on the front lines of helping to shape a fresh and innovative new plan for the North Country
At its 2011 Annual Meeting ANCA hosted a public input ldquobridging opportunityrdquo for all four of the councils to ensure ANCA member input to this important economic development initiative The significant amount of time that Executive Di-rector Fish and other appointed regional council members have invested in this effort indicates that well planned and coordinated actions can have a positive effect on our regionrsquos economy
N YS R E G I O N A L E CO N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T CO U N C I L S T R A N S F O R MAT I O N A L
Top Jaison Abel an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York addresses the more than 175 attend-ees at ANCArsquos annual meeting held Oct 3 at the Lake Placid Conference Center Above Tony Collins President of Clarkson University and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council gives opening remarks on the second half of the meeting
links to PresentationsPDF files can be found here httpwwwadirondackorgwp-contentuploads201110ANCA_FederalReservepdf
ANCA Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTStephen M Erman mdash Regional Development Consultant and former Economic
Advisor Adirondack Park Agency
VICE PRESIDENTJohn Bartow mdash Executive Director Tug Hill Commission
TREASURERDale G Brown mdash Assistant Vice President and Manager NBT Bank
SECRETARYRoss Whaley mdash Senior Advisor Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENTRichard R Bird mdash Owner Birdrsquos Marine and Adirondack Real Estate
NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTPaul M Cantwell Jr ndash Attorney Cantwell amp Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTRon Montesi mdash Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTMichele Ledoux mdash Executive Director Lewis County Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Kelly Blazosky mdash President Oneida County Tourism
Jill Breit mdash Executive Director Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Richard Burns mdash Manager Community and Customer Management National Grid
Kelly Chezum mdash Vice President for External Relations Clarkson
University
James T Ellis mdash Former Principal Tupper Lake High School
Eugene T Falvo mdash Vice President Falvo Manufacturing
Mike Farmer mdash TourismPublicity Director Town of Webb
Bruce Ferguson mdash Owner Scott Hill Farm
John C Kiechle mdash Owner Philadelphia Grass Company
Daniel Mason mdash Former Assistant Division Manager Exxon Mobil Refineries
Marti Mozdzier mdash Owner Wilemar Associates
Stephanie Ratcliffe mdash Executive Director The Wild Center
Alice Recore mdash President amp CEO Mountain Lake PBS
Arnie Talgo mdash Tug Hill Commission member former Senior Policy Analyst New
York Power Authority
Patricia Tatich mdash Director Warren County Planning Department
Eric Virkler mdash Director Lewis County Economic DevelopmentPlanning
State of the Adirondack North Country
The Adirondack North Country As-sociation (ANCA) has a long history of providing innovative grassroots-based leadership for the Adirondack North Country and creating strong and effective partnerships that provide direct support to program constituents Since incorporation in 1955 ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State successfully lsquoinvestingrsquo millions of dollars mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding to build capacity and to sup-port community economic develop-ment across the region ANCArsquos portfolio of programs as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships bring together the many components that are need-ed to build stronger more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country
contact us67 Main Street Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983
Officephone5188916200 ANCArsquos newsletter is emailed on the first Thursday of the month Dead-line for content is one week prior to publication Send notices announce-ments and other items to Melissa Hart mhartadirondackorg
ancarsquos reacHSince2000ANCAhasreceived
$127Minfederalstategrantsandprivatedonations including $52M in Scenic Byways grants Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies
bull ANCArsquos estimated impact since2000 has been about $266M or a return of 20 to 1
bull $2174000 has been generat-ed directly for regional crafts-people and shop owners
bull Communitiesserved264bull Number of partners 131bull IndividualsandBusinesses
served448
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
ANCArsquos Campaign 2011 2
A membership with the Adirondack North Country Association is an investment in our region
Your gift will enable ANCA to carry out important work building vibrant self-reliant communities andresilient local economies
All members have the option to receive ANCArsquos e-newsletter periodic updates on each program area as well as to receive special recognition from ANCA in various ways throughout the year
We have changed our donation structure to include membership levels designed for small businesses and corporations non-profits and local governments as well as revised tiers for individual members See more at httpwwwadirondackorgdonate
Donate online at wwwaDironDackorg or fill out form below anD mail in witH contribution
We need your support now more than ever
Letrsquos work together to help transform the region
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the regionJOIN US
Our goal is to raise $100000 from individuals and businesses by the end of 2011 We are well on our way mdash but we need your help to get us over the top
Like many organizations around New York State ANCA is no longer receiving State funding beyond specific program grants ANCA has been very fortu-nate in past years to have benefited from significant funding from Albany However in order to be able to sustain the work we do for our communities and provide innovative programs that will help shape a more resilient eco-nomic future across the Adirondack North Country we need your financial contribution mdash at any level
Exciting opportunities lie ahead Our program goals have broadened based on input from stakeholders across the region These larger goals for 2012 have the potential to be deeply transformational
They focus onbull Building a more robust local food economybull Transitioning from an oil-based to a biomass-based heating economy that
will produce significant local jobs bull Connecting potential and emerging entrepreneurs to the tools that can help
them launch and expand businesses bull Creating a powerful regional identity
AMOUNT _____________________
NAME _________________________________________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to Adirondack North Country Association Mailing address 67 Main St Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983ANCA is a 501 (c) (3) organization All contributions are tax deductible
ANCArsquos Campaign 2011 3
FoodThe trend toward eating local is growing A host of food enterprises and farmers mar-
kets are cropping up across the region At a time when valuable farmland is being lost State-wide Franklin Essex Warren and Saratoga Counties have all seen increases in the number of farms showing that demand has potential to fuel further regional growth
Whatrsquos missing We need a way to visually and physically connect producers and busi-nesses and to identify gaps in the local food system including processing and distribution
ANCA will produce and share a comprehensive GIS-based map that illustrates all aspects of the regionrsquos ldquofoodshedrdquo including farmers markets cooperatives CSArsquos processors distributors and outlets that sell and carry local products
Energy
Work
Identity
The Northeast consumes 82 of heating oil used in the US The cost of this oil has increased by over 30 in the North Country in the last year alone Our winters are long and cold We cannot afford to continue to depend on imported fuel to heat our homes
Whatrsquos missing There is no single organization in the North Country that is shepherding these projects forward finding the communities that are ready and the partners and funding that will coordinate a step-by-step research and implementation program
ANCA will implement a pilot program in a handful of communities to demonstrate what the rest of the region can achieve working with Biomass Energy Research Center of Vermont the Northern Forest Center NYSERDA and other partners We will help catalyze the research needed to ensure that harvesting low-grade wood supports sustainable forest management
AllthenetnewjobsintheUSinthepast30yearshavebeencreatedbyyoungfirmsndashthoselessthanfiveyearsold Entrepreneurs provide the best path forward for creating these jobs There are significant new business opportunities in the rural Adirondack North Country in the local food economy energy-related businesses tourism business ser-vices biomass and forestry and innovative technologies and manufacturing
Whatrsquos missing It is challenging for people to find the resources to launch small busi-nesses to find financing options mentoring and clusters of like-minded entrepreneurs
ANCA will build a coordinated resource network across the region to assist the cre-ation and expansion of new enterprises working with our SUNY-based Small Business De-velopment Centers our community colleges Clarkson University the Adirondack Economic Development Corporation and other partners
The Adirondack North Country as a region offers all the elements that create an attractiveplacetovisitworkandlive After decades of fragmented identities based on political or sector boundaries it is time to create a transformational brand that is embraced from within the region that expresses a single asset not a collection of multiples
Whatrsquos missing There are piecemeal efforts to brand artisan and agricultural products but they are disjointed and limited in scope There is an urgent need for a proactive coordi-nated strategy ldquoMade in Vermontrdquo works as a brand The Adirondack North Country needs a similar unified identityANCAwilllaunchabrandinginitiativepulling together the resources and people that
represent the regionrsquos broad and diverse constituents and will lay the groundwork for a com-prehensive stakeholder-driven branding process
aDironDack branD
entrePreneur network
local fooD maPPing
biomass Pilot Programs
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the region
AMOUNT _____________________
NAME _________________________________________________________________________________
We have launched a campaign to invest in the folloWing four projects
Our Work4
S C E N I C B Y W A Y Sbull BYWAYS We are currently
managing seven Byways across 15 counties covering more than 1500 miles of road
bull REC PATH GRANT ANCA se-cured a $12 million DOT grant for Town of North Elba to begin work on a recreation path from Lake Placid to Ray Brook alongside the railroad
bull STATE BYWAYS MAP Through DOT we published the first New York State Scenic Byways map which shows the entire system of visitor touring routes 300000 copies of the map were printed for distri-bution at popular tourist sites statewide
bull BIKING RESOURCE We went live with a 14-county online biking site wwwbikethe-bywaysorg that shows preferred bicycling routes and mountain biking trails
bull INVASIVES BROCHURE 35000 copies of pocket-sized brochure educated about water-based and land-based ldquohitchhikersrdquo in a colorful and easy-to-read format
bull TRADITIONS GUIDEBOOK Work began on a guide that highlights the cultural heri-tage agricultural food and rural assets in the Adirondack North Country
E N E R G YPARTNERING WITH NYSERDA So far in its first year working with NYSERDArsquos Energy Smart Communities program ANCA has directly helped 22 businesses and 111 households in 39 communi-ties take steps toward becoming more energy efficient
F O R E S T E C O N O M YNEW FOCUS We are in the excit-ing process of revamping our Forest Economy program ANCA has teamed up with NYSERDA and other partners to provide outreach in the North Country on the benefits of building stronger forest and local energy economies A Biomass
Basics workshop held April 19 at the Wild Center launched broad interest in the
potential for using locally produced biomass fuel to heat our buildings
A G R I C U LT U R ECONTINUED SUPPORT
FOR FARMERS For the past decade ANCA has helped close to 120 livestock farmers in 64 communities instilling best practices for managing grazing lands with funding through USDArsquos Grazing Lands Conserva-tion Initiative ANCA has entered into a new contract with USDArsquos Natural Re-sources Conservation Service to provide services to livestock farmers in 12 counties
A R T I S A N SBUYER DAYS 25th anni-versary of a juried regional artisan trade show ANCArsquos 25 year trade show generated $175840 in sales at the 2010 show In total 135 shops (with a total of 231 owners and staff) came to see 71 vendors over a two-day period at the City Center in Saratoga Springs
A N C A M I L E S T O N E Sbull Executive Director Kate Fishrsquos appointment
by Gov Cuomo to the North Country Re-gional Economic Development Council
bull An in-depth analysis of the Adirondack North Country economy with Empire State Devel-opment and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
bull Gaining broad support across the region to keep the Tug Hill Commission intact
bull Sharing good news breakthroughs local innovations key facts and information through eight issues of ANCArsquos newsletter and other channels bull Launching a revamped organizational Website to better illustrate the impact of ANCArsquos work the special character of the region and the needs and accomplish-ments of its communities and people at wwwadirondackorg
For the past six decades ANCArsquos work has concentrated on projects that have a visible impact on people who live and work in the regionIn 2011 North Country people and communities in 14 counties of Northern New York benefitted from ANCArsquos work including
ANCA REGION SNAPSHOT Based on 2010 information provided by Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Commissioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development
228Hydroelectricpower jobs
1774Logging jobs
8222Materials processing jobs
4971Jobs in food processing
14793 Travel and tourism jobs
Program News 5
Byways projects emphasize accessibility
According to ANCArsquos 2009ScenicBywayMarket Trend As-
ingaccessforthosewhohavephysical challenges that limit their ability to get outdoors while tour-ing our Scenic Byways
HereareafewexamplesofprojectsthatsupportthatgoalRAILSIDERECREATIONPATHAllow-ing broader access to open space was a key factor in winning the $12 million grant that was recently awarded from the federal government to complete Phase I of the new recreation path to be built alongside the tracks within the Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor
Having a working railroad along with a trail will serve the interests of all and does not neglect those with limited ac-cess to wilderness including people with mobility challenges as well as senior citizens and families with small children
As currently planned and funded the recreational path will connect Saranac Lake and Lake Placid two communities along the 170-mile Olympic Scenic By-way The town of North Elba with ANCArsquos assistance will be constructing a path for walkers hikers cross-country skiers and bicyclists while maintaining a corridor for snowmobilers Of importance this trail will work in conjunction with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad which has been using its open-air car to provide a safe and up-
close view of nature for those with mobility issues One coach car with lifts at both ends and wide doors is also available on every summer run It has been adapted as the dedicated ldquoAccess Carrdquo and holds up to six wheelchairs
ACCESSIBILITYGUIDE The Adiron-dack North Country Scenic Byways Accessibility Assessment and Public Awareness Guide is about to launch
Working in partnership with the Tri Lakes Center for Independent Liv-ing (TLCIL) on research and project development the guide will include communities and landmarks throughout 12 counties along the Adirondack Trail the Central Adirondack Trail and the Olympic Scenic Byways
A survey of facilities sites and cur-
rent interpretive practices will result in an educational guide with specific strat-egies on accommodating all Byway us-ers Recommendations to raise aware-ness of the needs of todayrsquos diverse travel market and to lay a foundation to better accommodate visitorsrsquo needs will be distributed to community and tourism leaders across the three byways
Site reports and a Public Awareness Guide will be used to improve condi-tions for travelers touring the region
TLCIL will assemble a project team and work with ANCA to create a list of priority resource sites and interpretive facilities The list could cover as many as 200 places such as tourist info centers Chamber of Commerce offices heritage sites museums and cultural attractions
DUANEINTERPRETIVESIGN A proj-ect in the Town of Duane on the northern end of the Adirondack Byway is designed to promote exploration of under-used and undiscovered natural resourcesLocated on Franklin County route 26 just a mile off route 30 (visitors can follow marked signs showing skiers and walkers) users can park just past a historic white church to access a nature trail (Sign Town of Duane Nature Trail)A 10-minute walk leads visitors to a viewing platform overlooking a remote
25-acre pond An interpretive sign with copy written by Jerry Jenkins of the Wildlife Conservation Society informs visitors of the unique features of the bog ecosystem and the diverse species and habitat types in the areaThe project allows visitors to enjoy nature in a quiet space and introduces travelers to significant natural resourc-es The story of the year round life of the pond encourages four season visita-tion thus supporting tourism in nearby byway communities
This photo taken by Phil Gallos shows the kick-off of the ldquoOn Track to Sara-nacrdquo campaign Nov 5 in Tupper Lake The group Next Stop Tupper Lake has launched a grass roots effort to re-store the rail line between Tupper Lake and Sara-nac Lake which will pave the way for restored rail service between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid
6 Program News
Save the Date March 7-8
201226TH ANNUAL BUYER DAYSAdirondack North Country Associationrsquos Gift Product Trade Show connects buyers with regional artisans making quality productsInformation available at wwwadirondackorg City Center Saratoga Springs NY
Julie King takes over Ag Program energy uPDatefree Home energy assessments
DIDYOUKNOWThe biggest source of air leaks in the home isnrsquot the windows or doors
but floors walls and ceilings which average 31 percent of overall leakage
In December ANCA is launching through NYSERDA the Green Jobs Green New York program for the North Country with a focus on resi-dences and businesses
Before spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on expensive upgrades we encourage homeown-ers to do a comprehensive home as-sessment to see which improvements will have the greatest payback
Please contact us at ancaadiron-dackorg or by calling 518-891-6200 to find out how you can get a free or reduced home energy assessment
ANCA has a new Agriculture Program Coordinator taking the place of Joshua Porter who resigned for personal reasons Joshua did a lot for the program and he will be missed but we are pleased to bring Julie King into her new role
Julie who lives in Tupper Lake is passionate about bringing healthy locally raised food to Adirondack North Country consumers and helping farmers define and achieve their objectives and goals
Julie holds a Bachelorrsquos of Science in Forestry amp Environmental Studies
from SUNY ESF and a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Empire State College (Ecosystem Management emphasis) She taught forestry at Paul Smithrsquos College for 13 years For the past five years she has been a member of the Adirondack chapter of the Weston Price Foundation (Nutrient Dense Food amp Farming organization)
Beginning last May she gained first-hand experience working directly with farmers from a retail perspective as Assistant Manager of The Farmersrsquo Mar-ketplace ndash a new seasonal retail store in Tupper Lake Through her work Julie visited farms in the North Country to discuss supplying the store and became connected to many farmers
Julie is excited to integrate her experi-ences with agriculture and education as well as ecological and food systems to help support ANCArsquos mission In her spare time Julie enjoys hiking biking canoeing fishing with her husband Rick and son Noah
She can be reached at jkingadiron-dackorg
Business and Communities 7
As the holidays approachwearesurrounded by advertisingand
calls to buy new gadgets and mass-producedthingsbuthow about a different ap-proachthisyearOnethatsupportslocaljobsinyourcommunity
tHink outsiDe tHe (big) boxInstead of buying stuff how about con-sidering services that support local people in our com-munities
SALON Everyone gets their hair cut How about gift certificates for your local hair salon or barber
GYMMEMBERSHIP Ap-propriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improve-ment
TAKINGCAREOFTHECARWho wouldnrsquot appreciate getting their car detailed Detail shops and car washes
make great gift certificates Even an oil change at a local shop would be an appreciative gift
OTHERIDEAS Perhaps a grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed or lawn mowed for the summer or driveway plowed all winter or games at the local golf course How about putting together a box of locally made goodies such as candy fudge cheeses or craft-brewed beer or locally made wine
OUTONTHETOWNMany owner-run restaurants offer gift certificates And if your intended isnrsquot the fancy eatery sort what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint
Remember folks this isnrsquot about big national chains --this is about
supporting your home town restaurant owners
HOUSECLEANINGThinking about
a heartfelt gift for mom Mom
would love having a local cleaning service for
a day
ELECTRONICUPGRADESInstead of junking the old and buying new can you use the services of a local repair shop to upgrade your old
computer
HANDMADE For something more personal look for local crafts
people who spin wool and knit scarves They make jewelry and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes
OUTINGS Treat your loved ones to a holiday out-
ing seeing a play or ballet or a concert
Note The following was adapted from an email thatrsquos been circulating Have any more suggestions Share them with us at mhartadirondackorg
Support local jobs with
holiday gift giving
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the regionJOIN US
Donate online at wwwaDironDackorg
8 Faces From the Region
JosHua kretserAge 33Residence Plattsburgh (Clinton Co)Hometown Beekmantown NYOccupationOwnerDesigner - pod studio Located in Plattsburgh pod stu-dio is a full-service design center that specializes in residential and commer-cial interior design home staging event design and organizational services wwwpodstudionycomWhat brought you to the regionI am a North Country Native and re-turned three years ago after spending a decade studying design and working in Manhattan My family who still resides in the area was the key factor in my decision to return In addition to having the ability to live near my family I also enjoy the natural resources unique to the North Country which allow for activi-ties such as sailing and water sports on Lake Champlain and hiking and winter sports throughout the Adirondacks Why in this period of time is the North Country poised for growth With the establishment of the North Country Regional Strategic Develop-ment Council additional funding will be made available to be used for imple-menting new ideas and attracting new businessesThese funds will help provide additional
training of the local workforce such as Clinton Community Collegersquos Wind En-ergy amp Turbine Technology associates degree program and Champlain Valley Educational Servicersquos Plattsburgh Aero-nautical InstituteIn the arts the North Country is gaining momentum with the restoration of Platts-burghrsquos Strand Theater which when completed will attract cultural presenta-tions from around the country and the world
What is the biggest attraction to working hereFor my interior design clients I have an ar-senal of talented local crafts people at my disposal From custom woodworking to intricate upholstery work I have no prob-
lem sourcing local vendors for projects For products that I am unable to source in the North Country our close proximity to New York City and Montreal leave me with unlimited design resourcesWhatdoyouloveaboutlivingintheNorth Country regionThe high quality of life we have in the region There is a very low crime rate and nearly non-existent violent crime rate There is little pollution which helps to pre-serve our precious natural resources We have close proximity to many outdoor activities in the Adirondack mountains Lake Champlain and the surrounding area There is also no shortage of winter sports such as skiing snowshoeing and skating to name a few
Why I LOVE it HERE
httpwwwcommunity-storeorg
anca aPPlauDs Saranac Lake community StoreThree cheers to Saranac Lake for
turning a dream of having a community owned department store into a reality the first in the state
Located at 97 Main St the Commu-nity Store is now open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday
Itrsquos heartening to see a community rally around preserving its small-town spirit Since the official Grand Opening on Nov 19 the town has been receiv-ing lots of accolades in the local and national media
Here are a few of the linksUS Rep Bill Owens tours the store
The New York Times httpwwwnytimescom20111113businessa-town-in-new-york-creates-its-own-de-partment-storehtmlpagewanted=all
CBSrsquo Early Show httpwwwcb-snewscomvideowatchid=7389401namptag=mncollst2
Faces From the Region 9
Janessa scottAge 27Residence Madrid (St Lawrence
Co)Hometown Mas-sena NYWhat brought you to the region I love living in Northern NY Life just seems to be a
little simpler and safer I love being able to get home from work step out my back door and take my dogs for a nice walk in the woods What keeps you here I want to raise a family and I think it is a perfect place I can teach my children to ap-preciate nature and wildlife in our own backyard but still take them to muse-ums and zoos in surrounding citiesCareer Accomplishments I am currently a web designer for Clarkson University as well as owner of The Mad Recycler and Uniquely NNYHobbiesinterests I love being out-doors including hiking snowshoeing skating and fishing I also enjoy my recycled crafting antiques sewing painting and gardeningWhatdoyouloveaboutlivinginthe North Country regionI love being able to look up and see the stars on a clear night I enjoy hearing the crickets chirping and
fireflies glowing in the field behind the house on a summer night The beauty of the leaves changing in the fall with the reds oranges and yel-lows and the first snowfall of the year are both truly amazingWhat is the biggest attraction to livingandworkinghereI enjoy living on a slow back road lined by beautiful old maple trees but also that it only takes me about 20 minutes to get to a larger town I can have my peace and quiet but it isnrsquot too far to get to work shop catch a movie or a hockey game or get a great mealWhat are some of the regionrsquos strengthsPeacefulness and Beauty What are some of the challenges here for recruiting young profes-sionals I think it is hard to recruit young professionals who are use to be-ing in a city City life differs greatly from North Country life but if we market the beauty the safety and the peacefulness it would inspire some to come here Things to do may not be right around the corner but might be in the next townIf you could change anything aboutlivingherewhatwoulditbeI know this is already in the works and hopefully it will reach me soon ndash High Speed Internet
Why I LOVE it HERE
ANCApraisesGovAndrewCuomorsquos recent appointment of Leilani Crafts Ulrich as Chair-woman of the Adirondack Park Agency
Ulrich who has served on the APA board since 2004 was a founder of Central Adiron-dack Partner-ship for the 21st Century (CAP-21) a regional non-profit com-munity development organization and was a founder of the Common Ground Alliance
Ulrichrsquos work stretches far and wide Striving for balance between nature and commerce by increasing communication and building partnerships CAP-21 sup-ported comprehensive master planning architectural preservation and various regional planning efforts
As members of the Wild Centerrsquos delegation Ulrich and her husband Jim recently traveled to Finland to study responses to climate change energy conservation and to learn of forestry management practices in Lapland
ldquoThis is exciting news for the Adiron-dack region ANCA has worked with Lani for six years as she led the forma-tion and growth of the Common Ground Alliance and we believe that she is ideal for her new role as APA Chair Lani brings deep compassion as well as objectivity to her decision-making and has a special and rare ability to find consensus across many sectorsrdquo said ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish
Also exciting is the nomination of Sherman Craig as an APA Commis-sioner Craig has been a knowledge-able and effective community leader in Wanakena and the broader Clifton-Fine community of St Lawrence County He has been active with the Clifton-Fine Economic Development Corporation which recognizes the importance of community character and place in building rural economies
We applaud Gov Cuomo and con-gratulate Ulrich and Craig
anca aPPlauDs aPa aPPointmentS
Wreath photos provided by Janessa Scott More examples of her work can be found at httpuniquelynnycom and httpwwwthemadrecyclerbiz
ANCArsquos2011annualmeet-ingfocusedonprovidinganin-depth analysis of the Adiron-dack North Country economy
On Oct 3 more than 175 attendees at the Lake Placid Conference Center heard data-driven presentations pre-pared by Empire State Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
Jaison Abel Senior Economist with the Research and Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York focused his presentation on current economic conditions in upstate New York the economic forces that have shaped the recession and recovery to date and their implications for the regionrsquos economy
Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Com-missioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development talked about the economic and demographic
characteristics and changes in the 14-county ANCA region which includes all or portions of four of the Statersquos economic development regions
Following the presentations there was a discussion with Representatives of four Regional Economic Development Councils This was an opportunity to address comments to representatives of the four regional councils which repre-sent portions of the ANCA region
ANCA Updates10
ANCA Annual Meeting 2011
State of the Adirondack North Country
In July Gov Andrew Cuomo created 10 Regional Economic Development Councils across New York State to help drive regional and local economic
development job and tax base expansion for years to come
Each council was tasked with a comprehensive strategic plan based on regional public input and a broad vision linked to specific actions that will begin to transform their regions Information is available at httpnyworksnygov
Of the Statersquos 10 economic development
regions that are involved in this planning and investment initiative four include counties located within the ANCA region (North Country Mohawk Valley Central NY and the Capital region)
ANCArsquos Executive Director Kate Fish was chosen by the Governor as an appointed member of the North Country Council which is comprised of the seven most northern counties in our region
Katersquos role as a Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and co-chair of the Visioning
Team places her on the front lines of helping to shape a fresh and innovative new plan for the North Country
At its 2011 Annual Meeting ANCA hosted a public input ldquobridging opportunityrdquo for all four of the councils to ensure ANCA member input to this important economic development initiative The significant amount of time that Executive Di-rector Fish and other appointed regional council members have invested in this effort indicates that well planned and coordinated actions can have a positive effect on our regionrsquos economy
N YS R E G I O N A L E CO N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T CO U N C I L S T R A N S F O R MAT I O N A L
Top Jaison Abel an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York addresses the more than 175 attend-ees at ANCArsquos annual meeting held Oct 3 at the Lake Placid Conference Center Above Tony Collins President of Clarkson University and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council gives opening remarks on the second half of the meeting
links to PresentationsPDF files can be found here httpwwwadirondackorgwp-contentuploads201110ANCA_FederalReservepdf
ANCA Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTStephen M Erman mdash Regional Development Consultant and former Economic
Advisor Adirondack Park Agency
VICE PRESIDENTJohn Bartow mdash Executive Director Tug Hill Commission
TREASURERDale G Brown mdash Assistant Vice President and Manager NBT Bank
SECRETARYRoss Whaley mdash Senior Advisor Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENTRichard R Bird mdash Owner Birdrsquos Marine and Adirondack Real Estate
NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTPaul M Cantwell Jr ndash Attorney Cantwell amp Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTRon Montesi mdash Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTMichele Ledoux mdash Executive Director Lewis County Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Kelly Blazosky mdash President Oneida County Tourism
Jill Breit mdash Executive Director Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Richard Burns mdash Manager Community and Customer Management National Grid
Kelly Chezum mdash Vice President for External Relations Clarkson
University
James T Ellis mdash Former Principal Tupper Lake High School
Eugene T Falvo mdash Vice President Falvo Manufacturing
Mike Farmer mdash TourismPublicity Director Town of Webb
Bruce Ferguson mdash Owner Scott Hill Farm
John C Kiechle mdash Owner Philadelphia Grass Company
Daniel Mason mdash Former Assistant Division Manager Exxon Mobil Refineries
Marti Mozdzier mdash Owner Wilemar Associates
Stephanie Ratcliffe mdash Executive Director The Wild Center
Alice Recore mdash President amp CEO Mountain Lake PBS
Arnie Talgo mdash Tug Hill Commission member former Senior Policy Analyst New
York Power Authority
Patricia Tatich mdash Director Warren County Planning Department
Eric Virkler mdash Director Lewis County Economic DevelopmentPlanning
State of the Adirondack North Country
The Adirondack North Country As-sociation (ANCA) has a long history of providing innovative grassroots-based leadership for the Adirondack North Country and creating strong and effective partnerships that provide direct support to program constituents Since incorporation in 1955 ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State successfully lsquoinvestingrsquo millions of dollars mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding to build capacity and to sup-port community economic develop-ment across the region ANCArsquos portfolio of programs as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships bring together the many components that are need-ed to build stronger more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country
contact us67 Main Street Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983
Officephone5188916200 ANCArsquos newsletter is emailed on the first Thursday of the month Dead-line for content is one week prior to publication Send notices announce-ments and other items to Melissa Hart mhartadirondackorg
ancarsquos reacHSince2000ANCAhasreceived
$127Minfederalstategrantsandprivatedonations including $52M in Scenic Byways grants Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies
bull ANCArsquos estimated impact since2000 has been about $266M or a return of 20 to 1
bull $2174000 has been generat-ed directly for regional crafts-people and shop owners
bull Communitiesserved264bull Number of partners 131bull IndividualsandBusinesses
served448
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
ANCArsquos Campaign 2011 3
FoodThe trend toward eating local is growing A host of food enterprises and farmers mar-
kets are cropping up across the region At a time when valuable farmland is being lost State-wide Franklin Essex Warren and Saratoga Counties have all seen increases in the number of farms showing that demand has potential to fuel further regional growth
Whatrsquos missing We need a way to visually and physically connect producers and busi-nesses and to identify gaps in the local food system including processing and distribution
ANCA will produce and share a comprehensive GIS-based map that illustrates all aspects of the regionrsquos ldquofoodshedrdquo including farmers markets cooperatives CSArsquos processors distributors and outlets that sell and carry local products
Energy
Work
Identity
The Northeast consumes 82 of heating oil used in the US The cost of this oil has increased by over 30 in the North Country in the last year alone Our winters are long and cold We cannot afford to continue to depend on imported fuel to heat our homes
Whatrsquos missing There is no single organization in the North Country that is shepherding these projects forward finding the communities that are ready and the partners and funding that will coordinate a step-by-step research and implementation program
ANCA will implement a pilot program in a handful of communities to demonstrate what the rest of the region can achieve working with Biomass Energy Research Center of Vermont the Northern Forest Center NYSERDA and other partners We will help catalyze the research needed to ensure that harvesting low-grade wood supports sustainable forest management
AllthenetnewjobsintheUSinthepast30yearshavebeencreatedbyyoungfirmsndashthoselessthanfiveyearsold Entrepreneurs provide the best path forward for creating these jobs There are significant new business opportunities in the rural Adirondack North Country in the local food economy energy-related businesses tourism business ser-vices biomass and forestry and innovative technologies and manufacturing
Whatrsquos missing It is challenging for people to find the resources to launch small busi-nesses to find financing options mentoring and clusters of like-minded entrepreneurs
ANCA will build a coordinated resource network across the region to assist the cre-ation and expansion of new enterprises working with our SUNY-based Small Business De-velopment Centers our community colleges Clarkson University the Adirondack Economic Development Corporation and other partners
The Adirondack North Country as a region offers all the elements that create an attractiveplacetovisitworkandlive After decades of fragmented identities based on political or sector boundaries it is time to create a transformational brand that is embraced from within the region that expresses a single asset not a collection of multiples
Whatrsquos missing There are piecemeal efforts to brand artisan and agricultural products but they are disjointed and limited in scope There is an urgent need for a proactive coordi-nated strategy ldquoMade in Vermontrdquo works as a brand The Adirondack North Country needs a similar unified identityANCAwilllaunchabrandinginitiativepulling together the resources and people that
represent the regionrsquos broad and diverse constituents and will lay the groundwork for a com-prehensive stakeholder-driven branding process
aDironDack branD
entrePreneur network
local fooD maPPing
biomass Pilot Programs
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the region
AMOUNT _____________________
NAME _________________________________________________________________________________
We have launched a campaign to invest in the folloWing four projects
Our Work4
S C E N I C B Y W A Y Sbull BYWAYS We are currently
managing seven Byways across 15 counties covering more than 1500 miles of road
bull REC PATH GRANT ANCA se-cured a $12 million DOT grant for Town of North Elba to begin work on a recreation path from Lake Placid to Ray Brook alongside the railroad
bull STATE BYWAYS MAP Through DOT we published the first New York State Scenic Byways map which shows the entire system of visitor touring routes 300000 copies of the map were printed for distri-bution at popular tourist sites statewide
bull BIKING RESOURCE We went live with a 14-county online biking site wwwbikethe-bywaysorg that shows preferred bicycling routes and mountain biking trails
bull INVASIVES BROCHURE 35000 copies of pocket-sized brochure educated about water-based and land-based ldquohitchhikersrdquo in a colorful and easy-to-read format
bull TRADITIONS GUIDEBOOK Work began on a guide that highlights the cultural heri-tage agricultural food and rural assets in the Adirondack North Country
E N E R G YPARTNERING WITH NYSERDA So far in its first year working with NYSERDArsquos Energy Smart Communities program ANCA has directly helped 22 businesses and 111 households in 39 communi-ties take steps toward becoming more energy efficient
F O R E S T E C O N O M YNEW FOCUS We are in the excit-ing process of revamping our Forest Economy program ANCA has teamed up with NYSERDA and other partners to provide outreach in the North Country on the benefits of building stronger forest and local energy economies A Biomass
Basics workshop held April 19 at the Wild Center launched broad interest in the
potential for using locally produced biomass fuel to heat our buildings
A G R I C U LT U R ECONTINUED SUPPORT
FOR FARMERS For the past decade ANCA has helped close to 120 livestock farmers in 64 communities instilling best practices for managing grazing lands with funding through USDArsquos Grazing Lands Conserva-tion Initiative ANCA has entered into a new contract with USDArsquos Natural Re-sources Conservation Service to provide services to livestock farmers in 12 counties
A R T I S A N SBUYER DAYS 25th anni-versary of a juried regional artisan trade show ANCArsquos 25 year trade show generated $175840 in sales at the 2010 show In total 135 shops (with a total of 231 owners and staff) came to see 71 vendors over a two-day period at the City Center in Saratoga Springs
A N C A M I L E S T O N E Sbull Executive Director Kate Fishrsquos appointment
by Gov Cuomo to the North Country Re-gional Economic Development Council
bull An in-depth analysis of the Adirondack North Country economy with Empire State Devel-opment and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
bull Gaining broad support across the region to keep the Tug Hill Commission intact
bull Sharing good news breakthroughs local innovations key facts and information through eight issues of ANCArsquos newsletter and other channels bull Launching a revamped organizational Website to better illustrate the impact of ANCArsquos work the special character of the region and the needs and accomplish-ments of its communities and people at wwwadirondackorg
For the past six decades ANCArsquos work has concentrated on projects that have a visible impact on people who live and work in the regionIn 2011 North Country people and communities in 14 counties of Northern New York benefitted from ANCArsquos work including
ANCA REGION SNAPSHOT Based on 2010 information provided by Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Commissioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development
228Hydroelectricpower jobs
1774Logging jobs
8222Materials processing jobs
4971Jobs in food processing
14793 Travel and tourism jobs
Program News 5
Byways projects emphasize accessibility
According to ANCArsquos 2009ScenicBywayMarket Trend As-
ingaccessforthosewhohavephysical challenges that limit their ability to get outdoors while tour-ing our Scenic Byways
HereareafewexamplesofprojectsthatsupportthatgoalRAILSIDERECREATIONPATHAllow-ing broader access to open space was a key factor in winning the $12 million grant that was recently awarded from the federal government to complete Phase I of the new recreation path to be built alongside the tracks within the Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor
Having a working railroad along with a trail will serve the interests of all and does not neglect those with limited ac-cess to wilderness including people with mobility challenges as well as senior citizens and families with small children
As currently planned and funded the recreational path will connect Saranac Lake and Lake Placid two communities along the 170-mile Olympic Scenic By-way The town of North Elba with ANCArsquos assistance will be constructing a path for walkers hikers cross-country skiers and bicyclists while maintaining a corridor for snowmobilers Of importance this trail will work in conjunction with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad which has been using its open-air car to provide a safe and up-
close view of nature for those with mobility issues One coach car with lifts at both ends and wide doors is also available on every summer run It has been adapted as the dedicated ldquoAccess Carrdquo and holds up to six wheelchairs
ACCESSIBILITYGUIDE The Adiron-dack North Country Scenic Byways Accessibility Assessment and Public Awareness Guide is about to launch
Working in partnership with the Tri Lakes Center for Independent Liv-ing (TLCIL) on research and project development the guide will include communities and landmarks throughout 12 counties along the Adirondack Trail the Central Adirondack Trail and the Olympic Scenic Byways
A survey of facilities sites and cur-
rent interpretive practices will result in an educational guide with specific strat-egies on accommodating all Byway us-ers Recommendations to raise aware-ness of the needs of todayrsquos diverse travel market and to lay a foundation to better accommodate visitorsrsquo needs will be distributed to community and tourism leaders across the three byways
Site reports and a Public Awareness Guide will be used to improve condi-tions for travelers touring the region
TLCIL will assemble a project team and work with ANCA to create a list of priority resource sites and interpretive facilities The list could cover as many as 200 places such as tourist info centers Chamber of Commerce offices heritage sites museums and cultural attractions
DUANEINTERPRETIVESIGN A proj-ect in the Town of Duane on the northern end of the Adirondack Byway is designed to promote exploration of under-used and undiscovered natural resourcesLocated on Franklin County route 26 just a mile off route 30 (visitors can follow marked signs showing skiers and walkers) users can park just past a historic white church to access a nature trail (Sign Town of Duane Nature Trail)A 10-minute walk leads visitors to a viewing platform overlooking a remote
25-acre pond An interpretive sign with copy written by Jerry Jenkins of the Wildlife Conservation Society informs visitors of the unique features of the bog ecosystem and the diverse species and habitat types in the areaThe project allows visitors to enjoy nature in a quiet space and introduces travelers to significant natural resourc-es The story of the year round life of the pond encourages four season visita-tion thus supporting tourism in nearby byway communities
This photo taken by Phil Gallos shows the kick-off of the ldquoOn Track to Sara-nacrdquo campaign Nov 5 in Tupper Lake The group Next Stop Tupper Lake has launched a grass roots effort to re-store the rail line between Tupper Lake and Sara-nac Lake which will pave the way for restored rail service between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid
6 Program News
Save the Date March 7-8
201226TH ANNUAL BUYER DAYSAdirondack North Country Associationrsquos Gift Product Trade Show connects buyers with regional artisans making quality productsInformation available at wwwadirondackorg City Center Saratoga Springs NY
Julie King takes over Ag Program energy uPDatefree Home energy assessments
DIDYOUKNOWThe biggest source of air leaks in the home isnrsquot the windows or doors
but floors walls and ceilings which average 31 percent of overall leakage
In December ANCA is launching through NYSERDA the Green Jobs Green New York program for the North Country with a focus on resi-dences and businesses
Before spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on expensive upgrades we encourage homeown-ers to do a comprehensive home as-sessment to see which improvements will have the greatest payback
Please contact us at ancaadiron-dackorg or by calling 518-891-6200 to find out how you can get a free or reduced home energy assessment
ANCA has a new Agriculture Program Coordinator taking the place of Joshua Porter who resigned for personal reasons Joshua did a lot for the program and he will be missed but we are pleased to bring Julie King into her new role
Julie who lives in Tupper Lake is passionate about bringing healthy locally raised food to Adirondack North Country consumers and helping farmers define and achieve their objectives and goals
Julie holds a Bachelorrsquos of Science in Forestry amp Environmental Studies
from SUNY ESF and a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Empire State College (Ecosystem Management emphasis) She taught forestry at Paul Smithrsquos College for 13 years For the past five years she has been a member of the Adirondack chapter of the Weston Price Foundation (Nutrient Dense Food amp Farming organization)
Beginning last May she gained first-hand experience working directly with farmers from a retail perspective as Assistant Manager of The Farmersrsquo Mar-ketplace ndash a new seasonal retail store in Tupper Lake Through her work Julie visited farms in the North Country to discuss supplying the store and became connected to many farmers
Julie is excited to integrate her experi-ences with agriculture and education as well as ecological and food systems to help support ANCArsquos mission In her spare time Julie enjoys hiking biking canoeing fishing with her husband Rick and son Noah
She can be reached at jkingadiron-dackorg
Business and Communities 7
As the holidays approachwearesurrounded by advertisingand
calls to buy new gadgets and mass-producedthingsbuthow about a different ap-proachthisyearOnethatsupportslocaljobsinyourcommunity
tHink outsiDe tHe (big) boxInstead of buying stuff how about con-sidering services that support local people in our com-munities
SALON Everyone gets their hair cut How about gift certificates for your local hair salon or barber
GYMMEMBERSHIP Ap-propriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improve-ment
TAKINGCAREOFTHECARWho wouldnrsquot appreciate getting their car detailed Detail shops and car washes
make great gift certificates Even an oil change at a local shop would be an appreciative gift
OTHERIDEAS Perhaps a grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed or lawn mowed for the summer or driveway plowed all winter or games at the local golf course How about putting together a box of locally made goodies such as candy fudge cheeses or craft-brewed beer or locally made wine
OUTONTHETOWNMany owner-run restaurants offer gift certificates And if your intended isnrsquot the fancy eatery sort what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint
Remember folks this isnrsquot about big national chains --this is about
supporting your home town restaurant owners
HOUSECLEANINGThinking about
a heartfelt gift for mom Mom
would love having a local cleaning service for
a day
ELECTRONICUPGRADESInstead of junking the old and buying new can you use the services of a local repair shop to upgrade your old
computer
HANDMADE For something more personal look for local crafts
people who spin wool and knit scarves They make jewelry and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes
OUTINGS Treat your loved ones to a holiday out-
ing seeing a play or ballet or a concert
Note The following was adapted from an email thatrsquos been circulating Have any more suggestions Share them with us at mhartadirondackorg
Support local jobs with
holiday gift giving
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the regionJOIN US
Donate online at wwwaDironDackorg
8 Faces From the Region
JosHua kretserAge 33Residence Plattsburgh (Clinton Co)Hometown Beekmantown NYOccupationOwnerDesigner - pod studio Located in Plattsburgh pod stu-dio is a full-service design center that specializes in residential and commer-cial interior design home staging event design and organizational services wwwpodstudionycomWhat brought you to the regionI am a North Country Native and re-turned three years ago after spending a decade studying design and working in Manhattan My family who still resides in the area was the key factor in my decision to return In addition to having the ability to live near my family I also enjoy the natural resources unique to the North Country which allow for activi-ties such as sailing and water sports on Lake Champlain and hiking and winter sports throughout the Adirondacks Why in this period of time is the North Country poised for growth With the establishment of the North Country Regional Strategic Develop-ment Council additional funding will be made available to be used for imple-menting new ideas and attracting new businessesThese funds will help provide additional
training of the local workforce such as Clinton Community Collegersquos Wind En-ergy amp Turbine Technology associates degree program and Champlain Valley Educational Servicersquos Plattsburgh Aero-nautical InstituteIn the arts the North Country is gaining momentum with the restoration of Platts-burghrsquos Strand Theater which when completed will attract cultural presenta-tions from around the country and the world
What is the biggest attraction to working hereFor my interior design clients I have an ar-senal of talented local crafts people at my disposal From custom woodworking to intricate upholstery work I have no prob-
lem sourcing local vendors for projects For products that I am unable to source in the North Country our close proximity to New York City and Montreal leave me with unlimited design resourcesWhatdoyouloveaboutlivingintheNorth Country regionThe high quality of life we have in the region There is a very low crime rate and nearly non-existent violent crime rate There is little pollution which helps to pre-serve our precious natural resources We have close proximity to many outdoor activities in the Adirondack mountains Lake Champlain and the surrounding area There is also no shortage of winter sports such as skiing snowshoeing and skating to name a few
Why I LOVE it HERE
httpwwwcommunity-storeorg
anca aPPlauDs Saranac Lake community StoreThree cheers to Saranac Lake for
turning a dream of having a community owned department store into a reality the first in the state
Located at 97 Main St the Commu-nity Store is now open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday
Itrsquos heartening to see a community rally around preserving its small-town spirit Since the official Grand Opening on Nov 19 the town has been receiv-ing lots of accolades in the local and national media
Here are a few of the linksUS Rep Bill Owens tours the store
The New York Times httpwwwnytimescom20111113businessa-town-in-new-york-creates-its-own-de-partment-storehtmlpagewanted=all
CBSrsquo Early Show httpwwwcb-snewscomvideowatchid=7389401namptag=mncollst2
Faces From the Region 9
Janessa scottAge 27Residence Madrid (St Lawrence
Co)Hometown Mas-sena NYWhat brought you to the region I love living in Northern NY Life just seems to be a
little simpler and safer I love being able to get home from work step out my back door and take my dogs for a nice walk in the woods What keeps you here I want to raise a family and I think it is a perfect place I can teach my children to ap-preciate nature and wildlife in our own backyard but still take them to muse-ums and zoos in surrounding citiesCareer Accomplishments I am currently a web designer for Clarkson University as well as owner of The Mad Recycler and Uniquely NNYHobbiesinterests I love being out-doors including hiking snowshoeing skating and fishing I also enjoy my recycled crafting antiques sewing painting and gardeningWhatdoyouloveaboutlivinginthe North Country regionI love being able to look up and see the stars on a clear night I enjoy hearing the crickets chirping and
fireflies glowing in the field behind the house on a summer night The beauty of the leaves changing in the fall with the reds oranges and yel-lows and the first snowfall of the year are both truly amazingWhat is the biggest attraction to livingandworkinghereI enjoy living on a slow back road lined by beautiful old maple trees but also that it only takes me about 20 minutes to get to a larger town I can have my peace and quiet but it isnrsquot too far to get to work shop catch a movie or a hockey game or get a great mealWhat are some of the regionrsquos strengthsPeacefulness and Beauty What are some of the challenges here for recruiting young profes-sionals I think it is hard to recruit young professionals who are use to be-ing in a city City life differs greatly from North Country life but if we market the beauty the safety and the peacefulness it would inspire some to come here Things to do may not be right around the corner but might be in the next townIf you could change anything aboutlivingherewhatwoulditbeI know this is already in the works and hopefully it will reach me soon ndash High Speed Internet
Why I LOVE it HERE
ANCApraisesGovAndrewCuomorsquos recent appointment of Leilani Crafts Ulrich as Chair-woman of the Adirondack Park Agency
Ulrich who has served on the APA board since 2004 was a founder of Central Adiron-dack Partner-ship for the 21st Century (CAP-21) a regional non-profit com-munity development organization and was a founder of the Common Ground Alliance
Ulrichrsquos work stretches far and wide Striving for balance between nature and commerce by increasing communication and building partnerships CAP-21 sup-ported comprehensive master planning architectural preservation and various regional planning efforts
As members of the Wild Centerrsquos delegation Ulrich and her husband Jim recently traveled to Finland to study responses to climate change energy conservation and to learn of forestry management practices in Lapland
ldquoThis is exciting news for the Adiron-dack region ANCA has worked with Lani for six years as she led the forma-tion and growth of the Common Ground Alliance and we believe that she is ideal for her new role as APA Chair Lani brings deep compassion as well as objectivity to her decision-making and has a special and rare ability to find consensus across many sectorsrdquo said ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish
Also exciting is the nomination of Sherman Craig as an APA Commis-sioner Craig has been a knowledge-able and effective community leader in Wanakena and the broader Clifton-Fine community of St Lawrence County He has been active with the Clifton-Fine Economic Development Corporation which recognizes the importance of community character and place in building rural economies
We applaud Gov Cuomo and con-gratulate Ulrich and Craig
anca aPPlauDs aPa aPPointmentS
Wreath photos provided by Janessa Scott More examples of her work can be found at httpuniquelynnycom and httpwwwthemadrecyclerbiz
ANCArsquos2011annualmeet-ingfocusedonprovidinganin-depth analysis of the Adiron-dack North Country economy
On Oct 3 more than 175 attendees at the Lake Placid Conference Center heard data-driven presentations pre-pared by Empire State Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
Jaison Abel Senior Economist with the Research and Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York focused his presentation on current economic conditions in upstate New York the economic forces that have shaped the recession and recovery to date and their implications for the regionrsquos economy
Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Com-missioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development talked about the economic and demographic
characteristics and changes in the 14-county ANCA region which includes all or portions of four of the Statersquos economic development regions
Following the presentations there was a discussion with Representatives of four Regional Economic Development Councils This was an opportunity to address comments to representatives of the four regional councils which repre-sent portions of the ANCA region
ANCA Updates10
ANCA Annual Meeting 2011
State of the Adirondack North Country
In July Gov Andrew Cuomo created 10 Regional Economic Development Councils across New York State to help drive regional and local economic
development job and tax base expansion for years to come
Each council was tasked with a comprehensive strategic plan based on regional public input and a broad vision linked to specific actions that will begin to transform their regions Information is available at httpnyworksnygov
Of the Statersquos 10 economic development
regions that are involved in this planning and investment initiative four include counties located within the ANCA region (North Country Mohawk Valley Central NY and the Capital region)
ANCArsquos Executive Director Kate Fish was chosen by the Governor as an appointed member of the North Country Council which is comprised of the seven most northern counties in our region
Katersquos role as a Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and co-chair of the Visioning
Team places her on the front lines of helping to shape a fresh and innovative new plan for the North Country
At its 2011 Annual Meeting ANCA hosted a public input ldquobridging opportunityrdquo for all four of the councils to ensure ANCA member input to this important economic development initiative The significant amount of time that Executive Di-rector Fish and other appointed regional council members have invested in this effort indicates that well planned and coordinated actions can have a positive effect on our regionrsquos economy
N YS R E G I O N A L E CO N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T CO U N C I L S T R A N S F O R MAT I O N A L
Top Jaison Abel an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York addresses the more than 175 attend-ees at ANCArsquos annual meeting held Oct 3 at the Lake Placid Conference Center Above Tony Collins President of Clarkson University and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council gives opening remarks on the second half of the meeting
links to PresentationsPDF files can be found here httpwwwadirondackorgwp-contentuploads201110ANCA_FederalReservepdf
ANCA Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTStephen M Erman mdash Regional Development Consultant and former Economic
Advisor Adirondack Park Agency
VICE PRESIDENTJohn Bartow mdash Executive Director Tug Hill Commission
TREASURERDale G Brown mdash Assistant Vice President and Manager NBT Bank
SECRETARYRoss Whaley mdash Senior Advisor Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENTRichard R Bird mdash Owner Birdrsquos Marine and Adirondack Real Estate
NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTPaul M Cantwell Jr ndash Attorney Cantwell amp Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTRon Montesi mdash Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTMichele Ledoux mdash Executive Director Lewis County Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Kelly Blazosky mdash President Oneida County Tourism
Jill Breit mdash Executive Director Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Richard Burns mdash Manager Community and Customer Management National Grid
Kelly Chezum mdash Vice President for External Relations Clarkson
University
James T Ellis mdash Former Principal Tupper Lake High School
Eugene T Falvo mdash Vice President Falvo Manufacturing
Mike Farmer mdash TourismPublicity Director Town of Webb
Bruce Ferguson mdash Owner Scott Hill Farm
John C Kiechle mdash Owner Philadelphia Grass Company
Daniel Mason mdash Former Assistant Division Manager Exxon Mobil Refineries
Marti Mozdzier mdash Owner Wilemar Associates
Stephanie Ratcliffe mdash Executive Director The Wild Center
Alice Recore mdash President amp CEO Mountain Lake PBS
Arnie Talgo mdash Tug Hill Commission member former Senior Policy Analyst New
York Power Authority
Patricia Tatich mdash Director Warren County Planning Department
Eric Virkler mdash Director Lewis County Economic DevelopmentPlanning
State of the Adirondack North Country
The Adirondack North Country As-sociation (ANCA) has a long history of providing innovative grassroots-based leadership for the Adirondack North Country and creating strong and effective partnerships that provide direct support to program constituents Since incorporation in 1955 ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State successfully lsquoinvestingrsquo millions of dollars mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding to build capacity and to sup-port community economic develop-ment across the region ANCArsquos portfolio of programs as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships bring together the many components that are need-ed to build stronger more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country
contact us67 Main Street Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983
Officephone5188916200 ANCArsquos newsletter is emailed on the first Thursday of the month Dead-line for content is one week prior to publication Send notices announce-ments and other items to Melissa Hart mhartadirondackorg
ancarsquos reacHSince2000ANCAhasreceived
$127Minfederalstategrantsandprivatedonations including $52M in Scenic Byways grants Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies
bull ANCArsquos estimated impact since2000 has been about $266M or a return of 20 to 1
bull $2174000 has been generat-ed directly for regional crafts-people and shop owners
bull Communitiesserved264bull Number of partners 131bull IndividualsandBusinesses
served448
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
Our Work4
S C E N I C B Y W A Y Sbull BYWAYS We are currently
managing seven Byways across 15 counties covering more than 1500 miles of road
bull REC PATH GRANT ANCA se-cured a $12 million DOT grant for Town of North Elba to begin work on a recreation path from Lake Placid to Ray Brook alongside the railroad
bull STATE BYWAYS MAP Through DOT we published the first New York State Scenic Byways map which shows the entire system of visitor touring routes 300000 copies of the map were printed for distri-bution at popular tourist sites statewide
bull BIKING RESOURCE We went live with a 14-county online biking site wwwbikethe-bywaysorg that shows preferred bicycling routes and mountain biking trails
bull INVASIVES BROCHURE 35000 copies of pocket-sized brochure educated about water-based and land-based ldquohitchhikersrdquo in a colorful and easy-to-read format
bull TRADITIONS GUIDEBOOK Work began on a guide that highlights the cultural heri-tage agricultural food and rural assets in the Adirondack North Country
E N E R G YPARTNERING WITH NYSERDA So far in its first year working with NYSERDArsquos Energy Smart Communities program ANCA has directly helped 22 businesses and 111 households in 39 communi-ties take steps toward becoming more energy efficient
F O R E S T E C O N O M YNEW FOCUS We are in the excit-ing process of revamping our Forest Economy program ANCA has teamed up with NYSERDA and other partners to provide outreach in the North Country on the benefits of building stronger forest and local energy economies A Biomass
Basics workshop held April 19 at the Wild Center launched broad interest in the
potential for using locally produced biomass fuel to heat our buildings
A G R I C U LT U R ECONTINUED SUPPORT
FOR FARMERS For the past decade ANCA has helped close to 120 livestock farmers in 64 communities instilling best practices for managing grazing lands with funding through USDArsquos Grazing Lands Conserva-tion Initiative ANCA has entered into a new contract with USDArsquos Natural Re-sources Conservation Service to provide services to livestock farmers in 12 counties
A R T I S A N SBUYER DAYS 25th anni-versary of a juried regional artisan trade show ANCArsquos 25 year trade show generated $175840 in sales at the 2010 show In total 135 shops (with a total of 231 owners and staff) came to see 71 vendors over a two-day period at the City Center in Saratoga Springs
A N C A M I L E S T O N E Sbull Executive Director Kate Fishrsquos appointment
by Gov Cuomo to the North Country Re-gional Economic Development Council
bull An in-depth analysis of the Adirondack North Country economy with Empire State Devel-opment and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
bull Gaining broad support across the region to keep the Tug Hill Commission intact
bull Sharing good news breakthroughs local innovations key facts and information through eight issues of ANCArsquos newsletter and other channels bull Launching a revamped organizational Website to better illustrate the impact of ANCArsquos work the special character of the region and the needs and accomplish-ments of its communities and people at wwwadirondackorg
For the past six decades ANCArsquos work has concentrated on projects that have a visible impact on people who live and work in the regionIn 2011 North Country people and communities in 14 counties of Northern New York benefitted from ANCArsquos work including
ANCA REGION SNAPSHOT Based on 2010 information provided by Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Commissioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development
228Hydroelectricpower jobs
1774Logging jobs
8222Materials processing jobs
4971Jobs in food processing
14793 Travel and tourism jobs
Program News 5
Byways projects emphasize accessibility
According to ANCArsquos 2009ScenicBywayMarket Trend As-
ingaccessforthosewhohavephysical challenges that limit their ability to get outdoors while tour-ing our Scenic Byways
HereareafewexamplesofprojectsthatsupportthatgoalRAILSIDERECREATIONPATHAllow-ing broader access to open space was a key factor in winning the $12 million grant that was recently awarded from the federal government to complete Phase I of the new recreation path to be built alongside the tracks within the Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor
Having a working railroad along with a trail will serve the interests of all and does not neglect those with limited ac-cess to wilderness including people with mobility challenges as well as senior citizens and families with small children
As currently planned and funded the recreational path will connect Saranac Lake and Lake Placid two communities along the 170-mile Olympic Scenic By-way The town of North Elba with ANCArsquos assistance will be constructing a path for walkers hikers cross-country skiers and bicyclists while maintaining a corridor for snowmobilers Of importance this trail will work in conjunction with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad which has been using its open-air car to provide a safe and up-
close view of nature for those with mobility issues One coach car with lifts at both ends and wide doors is also available on every summer run It has been adapted as the dedicated ldquoAccess Carrdquo and holds up to six wheelchairs
ACCESSIBILITYGUIDE The Adiron-dack North Country Scenic Byways Accessibility Assessment and Public Awareness Guide is about to launch
Working in partnership with the Tri Lakes Center for Independent Liv-ing (TLCIL) on research and project development the guide will include communities and landmarks throughout 12 counties along the Adirondack Trail the Central Adirondack Trail and the Olympic Scenic Byways
A survey of facilities sites and cur-
rent interpretive practices will result in an educational guide with specific strat-egies on accommodating all Byway us-ers Recommendations to raise aware-ness of the needs of todayrsquos diverse travel market and to lay a foundation to better accommodate visitorsrsquo needs will be distributed to community and tourism leaders across the three byways
Site reports and a Public Awareness Guide will be used to improve condi-tions for travelers touring the region
TLCIL will assemble a project team and work with ANCA to create a list of priority resource sites and interpretive facilities The list could cover as many as 200 places such as tourist info centers Chamber of Commerce offices heritage sites museums and cultural attractions
DUANEINTERPRETIVESIGN A proj-ect in the Town of Duane on the northern end of the Adirondack Byway is designed to promote exploration of under-used and undiscovered natural resourcesLocated on Franklin County route 26 just a mile off route 30 (visitors can follow marked signs showing skiers and walkers) users can park just past a historic white church to access a nature trail (Sign Town of Duane Nature Trail)A 10-minute walk leads visitors to a viewing platform overlooking a remote
25-acre pond An interpretive sign with copy written by Jerry Jenkins of the Wildlife Conservation Society informs visitors of the unique features of the bog ecosystem and the diverse species and habitat types in the areaThe project allows visitors to enjoy nature in a quiet space and introduces travelers to significant natural resourc-es The story of the year round life of the pond encourages four season visita-tion thus supporting tourism in nearby byway communities
This photo taken by Phil Gallos shows the kick-off of the ldquoOn Track to Sara-nacrdquo campaign Nov 5 in Tupper Lake The group Next Stop Tupper Lake has launched a grass roots effort to re-store the rail line between Tupper Lake and Sara-nac Lake which will pave the way for restored rail service between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid
6 Program News
Save the Date March 7-8
201226TH ANNUAL BUYER DAYSAdirondack North Country Associationrsquos Gift Product Trade Show connects buyers with regional artisans making quality productsInformation available at wwwadirondackorg City Center Saratoga Springs NY
Julie King takes over Ag Program energy uPDatefree Home energy assessments
DIDYOUKNOWThe biggest source of air leaks in the home isnrsquot the windows or doors
but floors walls and ceilings which average 31 percent of overall leakage
In December ANCA is launching through NYSERDA the Green Jobs Green New York program for the North Country with a focus on resi-dences and businesses
Before spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on expensive upgrades we encourage homeown-ers to do a comprehensive home as-sessment to see which improvements will have the greatest payback
Please contact us at ancaadiron-dackorg or by calling 518-891-6200 to find out how you can get a free or reduced home energy assessment
ANCA has a new Agriculture Program Coordinator taking the place of Joshua Porter who resigned for personal reasons Joshua did a lot for the program and he will be missed but we are pleased to bring Julie King into her new role
Julie who lives in Tupper Lake is passionate about bringing healthy locally raised food to Adirondack North Country consumers and helping farmers define and achieve their objectives and goals
Julie holds a Bachelorrsquos of Science in Forestry amp Environmental Studies
from SUNY ESF and a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Empire State College (Ecosystem Management emphasis) She taught forestry at Paul Smithrsquos College for 13 years For the past five years she has been a member of the Adirondack chapter of the Weston Price Foundation (Nutrient Dense Food amp Farming organization)
Beginning last May she gained first-hand experience working directly with farmers from a retail perspective as Assistant Manager of The Farmersrsquo Mar-ketplace ndash a new seasonal retail store in Tupper Lake Through her work Julie visited farms in the North Country to discuss supplying the store and became connected to many farmers
Julie is excited to integrate her experi-ences with agriculture and education as well as ecological and food systems to help support ANCArsquos mission In her spare time Julie enjoys hiking biking canoeing fishing with her husband Rick and son Noah
She can be reached at jkingadiron-dackorg
Business and Communities 7
As the holidays approachwearesurrounded by advertisingand
calls to buy new gadgets and mass-producedthingsbuthow about a different ap-proachthisyearOnethatsupportslocaljobsinyourcommunity
tHink outsiDe tHe (big) boxInstead of buying stuff how about con-sidering services that support local people in our com-munities
SALON Everyone gets their hair cut How about gift certificates for your local hair salon or barber
GYMMEMBERSHIP Ap-propriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improve-ment
TAKINGCAREOFTHECARWho wouldnrsquot appreciate getting their car detailed Detail shops and car washes
make great gift certificates Even an oil change at a local shop would be an appreciative gift
OTHERIDEAS Perhaps a grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed or lawn mowed for the summer or driveway plowed all winter or games at the local golf course How about putting together a box of locally made goodies such as candy fudge cheeses or craft-brewed beer or locally made wine
OUTONTHETOWNMany owner-run restaurants offer gift certificates And if your intended isnrsquot the fancy eatery sort what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint
Remember folks this isnrsquot about big national chains --this is about
supporting your home town restaurant owners
HOUSECLEANINGThinking about
a heartfelt gift for mom Mom
would love having a local cleaning service for
a day
ELECTRONICUPGRADESInstead of junking the old and buying new can you use the services of a local repair shop to upgrade your old
computer
HANDMADE For something more personal look for local crafts
people who spin wool and knit scarves They make jewelry and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes
OUTINGS Treat your loved ones to a holiday out-
ing seeing a play or ballet or a concert
Note The following was adapted from an email thatrsquos been circulating Have any more suggestions Share them with us at mhartadirondackorg
Support local jobs with
holiday gift giving
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the regionJOIN US
Donate online at wwwaDironDackorg
8 Faces From the Region
JosHua kretserAge 33Residence Plattsburgh (Clinton Co)Hometown Beekmantown NYOccupationOwnerDesigner - pod studio Located in Plattsburgh pod stu-dio is a full-service design center that specializes in residential and commer-cial interior design home staging event design and organizational services wwwpodstudionycomWhat brought you to the regionI am a North Country Native and re-turned three years ago after spending a decade studying design and working in Manhattan My family who still resides in the area was the key factor in my decision to return In addition to having the ability to live near my family I also enjoy the natural resources unique to the North Country which allow for activi-ties such as sailing and water sports on Lake Champlain and hiking and winter sports throughout the Adirondacks Why in this period of time is the North Country poised for growth With the establishment of the North Country Regional Strategic Develop-ment Council additional funding will be made available to be used for imple-menting new ideas and attracting new businessesThese funds will help provide additional
training of the local workforce such as Clinton Community Collegersquos Wind En-ergy amp Turbine Technology associates degree program and Champlain Valley Educational Servicersquos Plattsburgh Aero-nautical InstituteIn the arts the North Country is gaining momentum with the restoration of Platts-burghrsquos Strand Theater which when completed will attract cultural presenta-tions from around the country and the world
What is the biggest attraction to working hereFor my interior design clients I have an ar-senal of talented local crafts people at my disposal From custom woodworking to intricate upholstery work I have no prob-
lem sourcing local vendors for projects For products that I am unable to source in the North Country our close proximity to New York City and Montreal leave me with unlimited design resourcesWhatdoyouloveaboutlivingintheNorth Country regionThe high quality of life we have in the region There is a very low crime rate and nearly non-existent violent crime rate There is little pollution which helps to pre-serve our precious natural resources We have close proximity to many outdoor activities in the Adirondack mountains Lake Champlain and the surrounding area There is also no shortage of winter sports such as skiing snowshoeing and skating to name a few
Why I LOVE it HERE
httpwwwcommunity-storeorg
anca aPPlauDs Saranac Lake community StoreThree cheers to Saranac Lake for
turning a dream of having a community owned department store into a reality the first in the state
Located at 97 Main St the Commu-nity Store is now open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday
Itrsquos heartening to see a community rally around preserving its small-town spirit Since the official Grand Opening on Nov 19 the town has been receiv-ing lots of accolades in the local and national media
Here are a few of the linksUS Rep Bill Owens tours the store
The New York Times httpwwwnytimescom20111113businessa-town-in-new-york-creates-its-own-de-partment-storehtmlpagewanted=all
CBSrsquo Early Show httpwwwcb-snewscomvideowatchid=7389401namptag=mncollst2
Faces From the Region 9
Janessa scottAge 27Residence Madrid (St Lawrence
Co)Hometown Mas-sena NYWhat brought you to the region I love living in Northern NY Life just seems to be a
little simpler and safer I love being able to get home from work step out my back door and take my dogs for a nice walk in the woods What keeps you here I want to raise a family and I think it is a perfect place I can teach my children to ap-preciate nature and wildlife in our own backyard but still take them to muse-ums and zoos in surrounding citiesCareer Accomplishments I am currently a web designer for Clarkson University as well as owner of The Mad Recycler and Uniquely NNYHobbiesinterests I love being out-doors including hiking snowshoeing skating and fishing I also enjoy my recycled crafting antiques sewing painting and gardeningWhatdoyouloveaboutlivinginthe North Country regionI love being able to look up and see the stars on a clear night I enjoy hearing the crickets chirping and
fireflies glowing in the field behind the house on a summer night The beauty of the leaves changing in the fall with the reds oranges and yel-lows and the first snowfall of the year are both truly amazingWhat is the biggest attraction to livingandworkinghereI enjoy living on a slow back road lined by beautiful old maple trees but also that it only takes me about 20 minutes to get to a larger town I can have my peace and quiet but it isnrsquot too far to get to work shop catch a movie or a hockey game or get a great mealWhat are some of the regionrsquos strengthsPeacefulness and Beauty What are some of the challenges here for recruiting young profes-sionals I think it is hard to recruit young professionals who are use to be-ing in a city City life differs greatly from North Country life but if we market the beauty the safety and the peacefulness it would inspire some to come here Things to do may not be right around the corner but might be in the next townIf you could change anything aboutlivingherewhatwoulditbeI know this is already in the works and hopefully it will reach me soon ndash High Speed Internet
Why I LOVE it HERE
ANCApraisesGovAndrewCuomorsquos recent appointment of Leilani Crafts Ulrich as Chair-woman of the Adirondack Park Agency
Ulrich who has served on the APA board since 2004 was a founder of Central Adiron-dack Partner-ship for the 21st Century (CAP-21) a regional non-profit com-munity development organization and was a founder of the Common Ground Alliance
Ulrichrsquos work stretches far and wide Striving for balance between nature and commerce by increasing communication and building partnerships CAP-21 sup-ported comprehensive master planning architectural preservation and various regional planning efforts
As members of the Wild Centerrsquos delegation Ulrich and her husband Jim recently traveled to Finland to study responses to climate change energy conservation and to learn of forestry management practices in Lapland
ldquoThis is exciting news for the Adiron-dack region ANCA has worked with Lani for six years as she led the forma-tion and growth of the Common Ground Alliance and we believe that she is ideal for her new role as APA Chair Lani brings deep compassion as well as objectivity to her decision-making and has a special and rare ability to find consensus across many sectorsrdquo said ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish
Also exciting is the nomination of Sherman Craig as an APA Commis-sioner Craig has been a knowledge-able and effective community leader in Wanakena and the broader Clifton-Fine community of St Lawrence County He has been active with the Clifton-Fine Economic Development Corporation which recognizes the importance of community character and place in building rural economies
We applaud Gov Cuomo and con-gratulate Ulrich and Craig
anca aPPlauDs aPa aPPointmentS
Wreath photos provided by Janessa Scott More examples of her work can be found at httpuniquelynnycom and httpwwwthemadrecyclerbiz
ANCArsquos2011annualmeet-ingfocusedonprovidinganin-depth analysis of the Adiron-dack North Country economy
On Oct 3 more than 175 attendees at the Lake Placid Conference Center heard data-driven presentations pre-pared by Empire State Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
Jaison Abel Senior Economist with the Research and Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York focused his presentation on current economic conditions in upstate New York the economic forces that have shaped the recession and recovery to date and their implications for the regionrsquos economy
Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Com-missioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development talked about the economic and demographic
characteristics and changes in the 14-county ANCA region which includes all or portions of four of the Statersquos economic development regions
Following the presentations there was a discussion with Representatives of four Regional Economic Development Councils This was an opportunity to address comments to representatives of the four regional councils which repre-sent portions of the ANCA region
ANCA Updates10
ANCA Annual Meeting 2011
State of the Adirondack North Country
In July Gov Andrew Cuomo created 10 Regional Economic Development Councils across New York State to help drive regional and local economic
development job and tax base expansion for years to come
Each council was tasked with a comprehensive strategic plan based on regional public input and a broad vision linked to specific actions that will begin to transform their regions Information is available at httpnyworksnygov
Of the Statersquos 10 economic development
regions that are involved in this planning and investment initiative four include counties located within the ANCA region (North Country Mohawk Valley Central NY and the Capital region)
ANCArsquos Executive Director Kate Fish was chosen by the Governor as an appointed member of the North Country Council which is comprised of the seven most northern counties in our region
Katersquos role as a Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and co-chair of the Visioning
Team places her on the front lines of helping to shape a fresh and innovative new plan for the North Country
At its 2011 Annual Meeting ANCA hosted a public input ldquobridging opportunityrdquo for all four of the councils to ensure ANCA member input to this important economic development initiative The significant amount of time that Executive Di-rector Fish and other appointed regional council members have invested in this effort indicates that well planned and coordinated actions can have a positive effect on our regionrsquos economy
N YS R E G I O N A L E CO N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T CO U N C I L S T R A N S F O R MAT I O N A L
Top Jaison Abel an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York addresses the more than 175 attend-ees at ANCArsquos annual meeting held Oct 3 at the Lake Placid Conference Center Above Tony Collins President of Clarkson University and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council gives opening remarks on the second half of the meeting
links to PresentationsPDF files can be found here httpwwwadirondackorgwp-contentuploads201110ANCA_FederalReservepdf
ANCA Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTStephen M Erman mdash Regional Development Consultant and former Economic
Advisor Adirondack Park Agency
VICE PRESIDENTJohn Bartow mdash Executive Director Tug Hill Commission
TREASURERDale G Brown mdash Assistant Vice President and Manager NBT Bank
SECRETARYRoss Whaley mdash Senior Advisor Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENTRichard R Bird mdash Owner Birdrsquos Marine and Adirondack Real Estate
NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTPaul M Cantwell Jr ndash Attorney Cantwell amp Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTRon Montesi mdash Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTMichele Ledoux mdash Executive Director Lewis County Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Kelly Blazosky mdash President Oneida County Tourism
Jill Breit mdash Executive Director Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Richard Burns mdash Manager Community and Customer Management National Grid
Kelly Chezum mdash Vice President for External Relations Clarkson
University
James T Ellis mdash Former Principal Tupper Lake High School
Eugene T Falvo mdash Vice President Falvo Manufacturing
Mike Farmer mdash TourismPublicity Director Town of Webb
Bruce Ferguson mdash Owner Scott Hill Farm
John C Kiechle mdash Owner Philadelphia Grass Company
Daniel Mason mdash Former Assistant Division Manager Exxon Mobil Refineries
Marti Mozdzier mdash Owner Wilemar Associates
Stephanie Ratcliffe mdash Executive Director The Wild Center
Alice Recore mdash President amp CEO Mountain Lake PBS
Arnie Talgo mdash Tug Hill Commission member former Senior Policy Analyst New
York Power Authority
Patricia Tatich mdash Director Warren County Planning Department
Eric Virkler mdash Director Lewis County Economic DevelopmentPlanning
State of the Adirondack North Country
The Adirondack North Country As-sociation (ANCA) has a long history of providing innovative grassroots-based leadership for the Adirondack North Country and creating strong and effective partnerships that provide direct support to program constituents Since incorporation in 1955 ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State successfully lsquoinvestingrsquo millions of dollars mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding to build capacity and to sup-port community economic develop-ment across the region ANCArsquos portfolio of programs as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships bring together the many components that are need-ed to build stronger more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country
contact us67 Main Street Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983
Officephone5188916200 ANCArsquos newsletter is emailed on the first Thursday of the month Dead-line for content is one week prior to publication Send notices announce-ments and other items to Melissa Hart mhartadirondackorg
ancarsquos reacHSince2000ANCAhasreceived
$127Minfederalstategrantsandprivatedonations including $52M in Scenic Byways grants Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies
bull ANCArsquos estimated impact since2000 has been about $266M or a return of 20 to 1
bull $2174000 has been generat-ed directly for regional crafts-people and shop owners
bull Communitiesserved264bull Number of partners 131bull IndividualsandBusinesses
served448
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
Program News 5
Byways projects emphasize accessibility
According to ANCArsquos 2009ScenicBywayMarket Trend As-
ingaccessforthosewhohavephysical challenges that limit their ability to get outdoors while tour-ing our Scenic Byways
HereareafewexamplesofprojectsthatsupportthatgoalRAILSIDERECREATIONPATHAllow-ing broader access to open space was a key factor in winning the $12 million grant that was recently awarded from the federal government to complete Phase I of the new recreation path to be built alongside the tracks within the Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor
Having a working railroad along with a trail will serve the interests of all and does not neglect those with limited ac-cess to wilderness including people with mobility challenges as well as senior citizens and families with small children
As currently planned and funded the recreational path will connect Saranac Lake and Lake Placid two communities along the 170-mile Olympic Scenic By-way The town of North Elba with ANCArsquos assistance will be constructing a path for walkers hikers cross-country skiers and bicyclists while maintaining a corridor for snowmobilers Of importance this trail will work in conjunction with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad which has been using its open-air car to provide a safe and up-
close view of nature for those with mobility issues One coach car with lifts at both ends and wide doors is also available on every summer run It has been adapted as the dedicated ldquoAccess Carrdquo and holds up to six wheelchairs
ACCESSIBILITYGUIDE The Adiron-dack North Country Scenic Byways Accessibility Assessment and Public Awareness Guide is about to launch
Working in partnership with the Tri Lakes Center for Independent Liv-ing (TLCIL) on research and project development the guide will include communities and landmarks throughout 12 counties along the Adirondack Trail the Central Adirondack Trail and the Olympic Scenic Byways
A survey of facilities sites and cur-
rent interpretive practices will result in an educational guide with specific strat-egies on accommodating all Byway us-ers Recommendations to raise aware-ness of the needs of todayrsquos diverse travel market and to lay a foundation to better accommodate visitorsrsquo needs will be distributed to community and tourism leaders across the three byways
Site reports and a Public Awareness Guide will be used to improve condi-tions for travelers touring the region
TLCIL will assemble a project team and work with ANCA to create a list of priority resource sites and interpretive facilities The list could cover as many as 200 places such as tourist info centers Chamber of Commerce offices heritage sites museums and cultural attractions
DUANEINTERPRETIVESIGN A proj-ect in the Town of Duane on the northern end of the Adirondack Byway is designed to promote exploration of under-used and undiscovered natural resourcesLocated on Franklin County route 26 just a mile off route 30 (visitors can follow marked signs showing skiers and walkers) users can park just past a historic white church to access a nature trail (Sign Town of Duane Nature Trail)A 10-minute walk leads visitors to a viewing platform overlooking a remote
25-acre pond An interpretive sign with copy written by Jerry Jenkins of the Wildlife Conservation Society informs visitors of the unique features of the bog ecosystem and the diverse species and habitat types in the areaThe project allows visitors to enjoy nature in a quiet space and introduces travelers to significant natural resourc-es The story of the year round life of the pond encourages four season visita-tion thus supporting tourism in nearby byway communities
This photo taken by Phil Gallos shows the kick-off of the ldquoOn Track to Sara-nacrdquo campaign Nov 5 in Tupper Lake The group Next Stop Tupper Lake has launched a grass roots effort to re-store the rail line between Tupper Lake and Sara-nac Lake which will pave the way for restored rail service between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid
6 Program News
Save the Date March 7-8
201226TH ANNUAL BUYER DAYSAdirondack North Country Associationrsquos Gift Product Trade Show connects buyers with regional artisans making quality productsInformation available at wwwadirondackorg City Center Saratoga Springs NY
Julie King takes over Ag Program energy uPDatefree Home energy assessments
DIDYOUKNOWThe biggest source of air leaks in the home isnrsquot the windows or doors
but floors walls and ceilings which average 31 percent of overall leakage
In December ANCA is launching through NYSERDA the Green Jobs Green New York program for the North Country with a focus on resi-dences and businesses
Before spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on expensive upgrades we encourage homeown-ers to do a comprehensive home as-sessment to see which improvements will have the greatest payback
Please contact us at ancaadiron-dackorg or by calling 518-891-6200 to find out how you can get a free or reduced home energy assessment
ANCA has a new Agriculture Program Coordinator taking the place of Joshua Porter who resigned for personal reasons Joshua did a lot for the program and he will be missed but we are pleased to bring Julie King into her new role
Julie who lives in Tupper Lake is passionate about bringing healthy locally raised food to Adirondack North Country consumers and helping farmers define and achieve their objectives and goals
Julie holds a Bachelorrsquos of Science in Forestry amp Environmental Studies
from SUNY ESF and a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Empire State College (Ecosystem Management emphasis) She taught forestry at Paul Smithrsquos College for 13 years For the past five years she has been a member of the Adirondack chapter of the Weston Price Foundation (Nutrient Dense Food amp Farming organization)
Beginning last May she gained first-hand experience working directly with farmers from a retail perspective as Assistant Manager of The Farmersrsquo Mar-ketplace ndash a new seasonal retail store in Tupper Lake Through her work Julie visited farms in the North Country to discuss supplying the store and became connected to many farmers
Julie is excited to integrate her experi-ences with agriculture and education as well as ecological and food systems to help support ANCArsquos mission In her spare time Julie enjoys hiking biking canoeing fishing with her husband Rick and son Noah
She can be reached at jkingadiron-dackorg
Business and Communities 7
As the holidays approachwearesurrounded by advertisingand
calls to buy new gadgets and mass-producedthingsbuthow about a different ap-proachthisyearOnethatsupportslocaljobsinyourcommunity
tHink outsiDe tHe (big) boxInstead of buying stuff how about con-sidering services that support local people in our com-munities
SALON Everyone gets their hair cut How about gift certificates for your local hair salon or barber
GYMMEMBERSHIP Ap-propriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improve-ment
TAKINGCAREOFTHECARWho wouldnrsquot appreciate getting their car detailed Detail shops and car washes
make great gift certificates Even an oil change at a local shop would be an appreciative gift
OTHERIDEAS Perhaps a grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed or lawn mowed for the summer or driveway plowed all winter or games at the local golf course How about putting together a box of locally made goodies such as candy fudge cheeses or craft-brewed beer or locally made wine
OUTONTHETOWNMany owner-run restaurants offer gift certificates And if your intended isnrsquot the fancy eatery sort what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint
Remember folks this isnrsquot about big national chains --this is about
supporting your home town restaurant owners
HOUSECLEANINGThinking about
a heartfelt gift for mom Mom
would love having a local cleaning service for
a day
ELECTRONICUPGRADESInstead of junking the old and buying new can you use the services of a local repair shop to upgrade your old
computer
HANDMADE For something more personal look for local crafts
people who spin wool and knit scarves They make jewelry and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes
OUTINGS Treat your loved ones to a holiday out-
ing seeing a play or ballet or a concert
Note The following was adapted from an email thatrsquos been circulating Have any more suggestions Share them with us at mhartadirondackorg
Support local jobs with
holiday gift giving
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the regionJOIN US
Donate online at wwwaDironDackorg
8 Faces From the Region
JosHua kretserAge 33Residence Plattsburgh (Clinton Co)Hometown Beekmantown NYOccupationOwnerDesigner - pod studio Located in Plattsburgh pod stu-dio is a full-service design center that specializes in residential and commer-cial interior design home staging event design and organizational services wwwpodstudionycomWhat brought you to the regionI am a North Country Native and re-turned three years ago after spending a decade studying design and working in Manhattan My family who still resides in the area was the key factor in my decision to return In addition to having the ability to live near my family I also enjoy the natural resources unique to the North Country which allow for activi-ties such as sailing and water sports on Lake Champlain and hiking and winter sports throughout the Adirondacks Why in this period of time is the North Country poised for growth With the establishment of the North Country Regional Strategic Develop-ment Council additional funding will be made available to be used for imple-menting new ideas and attracting new businessesThese funds will help provide additional
training of the local workforce such as Clinton Community Collegersquos Wind En-ergy amp Turbine Technology associates degree program and Champlain Valley Educational Servicersquos Plattsburgh Aero-nautical InstituteIn the arts the North Country is gaining momentum with the restoration of Platts-burghrsquos Strand Theater which when completed will attract cultural presenta-tions from around the country and the world
What is the biggest attraction to working hereFor my interior design clients I have an ar-senal of talented local crafts people at my disposal From custom woodworking to intricate upholstery work I have no prob-
lem sourcing local vendors for projects For products that I am unable to source in the North Country our close proximity to New York City and Montreal leave me with unlimited design resourcesWhatdoyouloveaboutlivingintheNorth Country regionThe high quality of life we have in the region There is a very low crime rate and nearly non-existent violent crime rate There is little pollution which helps to pre-serve our precious natural resources We have close proximity to many outdoor activities in the Adirondack mountains Lake Champlain and the surrounding area There is also no shortage of winter sports such as skiing snowshoeing and skating to name a few
Why I LOVE it HERE
httpwwwcommunity-storeorg
anca aPPlauDs Saranac Lake community StoreThree cheers to Saranac Lake for
turning a dream of having a community owned department store into a reality the first in the state
Located at 97 Main St the Commu-nity Store is now open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday
Itrsquos heartening to see a community rally around preserving its small-town spirit Since the official Grand Opening on Nov 19 the town has been receiv-ing lots of accolades in the local and national media
Here are a few of the linksUS Rep Bill Owens tours the store
The New York Times httpwwwnytimescom20111113businessa-town-in-new-york-creates-its-own-de-partment-storehtmlpagewanted=all
CBSrsquo Early Show httpwwwcb-snewscomvideowatchid=7389401namptag=mncollst2
Faces From the Region 9
Janessa scottAge 27Residence Madrid (St Lawrence
Co)Hometown Mas-sena NYWhat brought you to the region I love living in Northern NY Life just seems to be a
little simpler and safer I love being able to get home from work step out my back door and take my dogs for a nice walk in the woods What keeps you here I want to raise a family and I think it is a perfect place I can teach my children to ap-preciate nature and wildlife in our own backyard but still take them to muse-ums and zoos in surrounding citiesCareer Accomplishments I am currently a web designer for Clarkson University as well as owner of The Mad Recycler and Uniquely NNYHobbiesinterests I love being out-doors including hiking snowshoeing skating and fishing I also enjoy my recycled crafting antiques sewing painting and gardeningWhatdoyouloveaboutlivinginthe North Country regionI love being able to look up and see the stars on a clear night I enjoy hearing the crickets chirping and
fireflies glowing in the field behind the house on a summer night The beauty of the leaves changing in the fall with the reds oranges and yel-lows and the first snowfall of the year are both truly amazingWhat is the biggest attraction to livingandworkinghereI enjoy living on a slow back road lined by beautiful old maple trees but also that it only takes me about 20 minutes to get to a larger town I can have my peace and quiet but it isnrsquot too far to get to work shop catch a movie or a hockey game or get a great mealWhat are some of the regionrsquos strengthsPeacefulness and Beauty What are some of the challenges here for recruiting young profes-sionals I think it is hard to recruit young professionals who are use to be-ing in a city City life differs greatly from North Country life but if we market the beauty the safety and the peacefulness it would inspire some to come here Things to do may not be right around the corner but might be in the next townIf you could change anything aboutlivingherewhatwoulditbeI know this is already in the works and hopefully it will reach me soon ndash High Speed Internet
Why I LOVE it HERE
ANCApraisesGovAndrewCuomorsquos recent appointment of Leilani Crafts Ulrich as Chair-woman of the Adirondack Park Agency
Ulrich who has served on the APA board since 2004 was a founder of Central Adiron-dack Partner-ship for the 21st Century (CAP-21) a regional non-profit com-munity development organization and was a founder of the Common Ground Alliance
Ulrichrsquos work stretches far and wide Striving for balance between nature and commerce by increasing communication and building partnerships CAP-21 sup-ported comprehensive master planning architectural preservation and various regional planning efforts
As members of the Wild Centerrsquos delegation Ulrich and her husband Jim recently traveled to Finland to study responses to climate change energy conservation and to learn of forestry management practices in Lapland
ldquoThis is exciting news for the Adiron-dack region ANCA has worked with Lani for six years as she led the forma-tion and growth of the Common Ground Alliance and we believe that she is ideal for her new role as APA Chair Lani brings deep compassion as well as objectivity to her decision-making and has a special and rare ability to find consensus across many sectorsrdquo said ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish
Also exciting is the nomination of Sherman Craig as an APA Commis-sioner Craig has been a knowledge-able and effective community leader in Wanakena and the broader Clifton-Fine community of St Lawrence County He has been active with the Clifton-Fine Economic Development Corporation which recognizes the importance of community character and place in building rural economies
We applaud Gov Cuomo and con-gratulate Ulrich and Craig
anca aPPlauDs aPa aPPointmentS
Wreath photos provided by Janessa Scott More examples of her work can be found at httpuniquelynnycom and httpwwwthemadrecyclerbiz
ANCArsquos2011annualmeet-ingfocusedonprovidinganin-depth analysis of the Adiron-dack North Country economy
On Oct 3 more than 175 attendees at the Lake Placid Conference Center heard data-driven presentations pre-pared by Empire State Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
Jaison Abel Senior Economist with the Research and Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York focused his presentation on current economic conditions in upstate New York the economic forces that have shaped the recession and recovery to date and their implications for the regionrsquos economy
Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Com-missioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development talked about the economic and demographic
characteristics and changes in the 14-county ANCA region which includes all or portions of four of the Statersquos economic development regions
Following the presentations there was a discussion with Representatives of four Regional Economic Development Councils This was an opportunity to address comments to representatives of the four regional councils which repre-sent portions of the ANCA region
ANCA Updates10
ANCA Annual Meeting 2011
State of the Adirondack North Country
In July Gov Andrew Cuomo created 10 Regional Economic Development Councils across New York State to help drive regional and local economic
development job and tax base expansion for years to come
Each council was tasked with a comprehensive strategic plan based on regional public input and a broad vision linked to specific actions that will begin to transform their regions Information is available at httpnyworksnygov
Of the Statersquos 10 economic development
regions that are involved in this planning and investment initiative four include counties located within the ANCA region (North Country Mohawk Valley Central NY and the Capital region)
ANCArsquos Executive Director Kate Fish was chosen by the Governor as an appointed member of the North Country Council which is comprised of the seven most northern counties in our region
Katersquos role as a Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and co-chair of the Visioning
Team places her on the front lines of helping to shape a fresh and innovative new plan for the North Country
At its 2011 Annual Meeting ANCA hosted a public input ldquobridging opportunityrdquo for all four of the councils to ensure ANCA member input to this important economic development initiative The significant amount of time that Executive Di-rector Fish and other appointed regional council members have invested in this effort indicates that well planned and coordinated actions can have a positive effect on our regionrsquos economy
N YS R E G I O N A L E CO N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T CO U N C I L S T R A N S F O R MAT I O N A L
Top Jaison Abel an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York addresses the more than 175 attend-ees at ANCArsquos annual meeting held Oct 3 at the Lake Placid Conference Center Above Tony Collins President of Clarkson University and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council gives opening remarks on the second half of the meeting
links to PresentationsPDF files can be found here httpwwwadirondackorgwp-contentuploads201110ANCA_FederalReservepdf
ANCA Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTStephen M Erman mdash Regional Development Consultant and former Economic
Advisor Adirondack Park Agency
VICE PRESIDENTJohn Bartow mdash Executive Director Tug Hill Commission
TREASURERDale G Brown mdash Assistant Vice President and Manager NBT Bank
SECRETARYRoss Whaley mdash Senior Advisor Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENTRichard R Bird mdash Owner Birdrsquos Marine and Adirondack Real Estate
NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTPaul M Cantwell Jr ndash Attorney Cantwell amp Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTRon Montesi mdash Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTMichele Ledoux mdash Executive Director Lewis County Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Kelly Blazosky mdash President Oneida County Tourism
Jill Breit mdash Executive Director Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Richard Burns mdash Manager Community and Customer Management National Grid
Kelly Chezum mdash Vice President for External Relations Clarkson
University
James T Ellis mdash Former Principal Tupper Lake High School
Eugene T Falvo mdash Vice President Falvo Manufacturing
Mike Farmer mdash TourismPublicity Director Town of Webb
Bruce Ferguson mdash Owner Scott Hill Farm
John C Kiechle mdash Owner Philadelphia Grass Company
Daniel Mason mdash Former Assistant Division Manager Exxon Mobil Refineries
Marti Mozdzier mdash Owner Wilemar Associates
Stephanie Ratcliffe mdash Executive Director The Wild Center
Alice Recore mdash President amp CEO Mountain Lake PBS
Arnie Talgo mdash Tug Hill Commission member former Senior Policy Analyst New
York Power Authority
Patricia Tatich mdash Director Warren County Planning Department
Eric Virkler mdash Director Lewis County Economic DevelopmentPlanning
State of the Adirondack North Country
The Adirondack North Country As-sociation (ANCA) has a long history of providing innovative grassroots-based leadership for the Adirondack North Country and creating strong and effective partnerships that provide direct support to program constituents Since incorporation in 1955 ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State successfully lsquoinvestingrsquo millions of dollars mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding to build capacity and to sup-port community economic develop-ment across the region ANCArsquos portfolio of programs as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships bring together the many components that are need-ed to build stronger more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country
contact us67 Main Street Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983
Officephone5188916200 ANCArsquos newsletter is emailed on the first Thursday of the month Dead-line for content is one week prior to publication Send notices announce-ments and other items to Melissa Hart mhartadirondackorg
ancarsquos reacHSince2000ANCAhasreceived
$127Minfederalstategrantsandprivatedonations including $52M in Scenic Byways grants Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies
bull ANCArsquos estimated impact since2000 has been about $266M or a return of 20 to 1
bull $2174000 has been generat-ed directly for regional crafts-people and shop owners
bull Communitiesserved264bull Number of partners 131bull IndividualsandBusinesses
served448
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
6 Program News
Save the Date March 7-8
201226TH ANNUAL BUYER DAYSAdirondack North Country Associationrsquos Gift Product Trade Show connects buyers with regional artisans making quality productsInformation available at wwwadirondackorg City Center Saratoga Springs NY
Julie King takes over Ag Program energy uPDatefree Home energy assessments
DIDYOUKNOWThe biggest source of air leaks in the home isnrsquot the windows or doors
but floors walls and ceilings which average 31 percent of overall leakage
In December ANCA is launching through NYSERDA the Green Jobs Green New York program for the North Country with a focus on resi-dences and businesses
Before spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on expensive upgrades we encourage homeown-ers to do a comprehensive home as-sessment to see which improvements will have the greatest payback
Please contact us at ancaadiron-dackorg or by calling 518-891-6200 to find out how you can get a free or reduced home energy assessment
ANCA has a new Agriculture Program Coordinator taking the place of Joshua Porter who resigned for personal reasons Joshua did a lot for the program and he will be missed but we are pleased to bring Julie King into her new role
Julie who lives in Tupper Lake is passionate about bringing healthy locally raised food to Adirondack North Country consumers and helping farmers define and achieve their objectives and goals
Julie holds a Bachelorrsquos of Science in Forestry amp Environmental Studies
from SUNY ESF and a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Empire State College (Ecosystem Management emphasis) She taught forestry at Paul Smithrsquos College for 13 years For the past five years she has been a member of the Adirondack chapter of the Weston Price Foundation (Nutrient Dense Food amp Farming organization)
Beginning last May she gained first-hand experience working directly with farmers from a retail perspective as Assistant Manager of The Farmersrsquo Mar-ketplace ndash a new seasonal retail store in Tupper Lake Through her work Julie visited farms in the North Country to discuss supplying the store and became connected to many farmers
Julie is excited to integrate her experi-ences with agriculture and education as well as ecological and food systems to help support ANCArsquos mission In her spare time Julie enjoys hiking biking canoeing fishing with her husband Rick and son Noah
She can be reached at jkingadiron-dackorg
Business and Communities 7
As the holidays approachwearesurrounded by advertisingand
calls to buy new gadgets and mass-producedthingsbuthow about a different ap-proachthisyearOnethatsupportslocaljobsinyourcommunity
tHink outsiDe tHe (big) boxInstead of buying stuff how about con-sidering services that support local people in our com-munities
SALON Everyone gets their hair cut How about gift certificates for your local hair salon or barber
GYMMEMBERSHIP Ap-propriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improve-ment
TAKINGCAREOFTHECARWho wouldnrsquot appreciate getting their car detailed Detail shops and car washes
make great gift certificates Even an oil change at a local shop would be an appreciative gift
OTHERIDEAS Perhaps a grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed or lawn mowed for the summer or driveway plowed all winter or games at the local golf course How about putting together a box of locally made goodies such as candy fudge cheeses or craft-brewed beer or locally made wine
OUTONTHETOWNMany owner-run restaurants offer gift certificates And if your intended isnrsquot the fancy eatery sort what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint
Remember folks this isnrsquot about big national chains --this is about
supporting your home town restaurant owners
HOUSECLEANINGThinking about
a heartfelt gift for mom Mom
would love having a local cleaning service for
a day
ELECTRONICUPGRADESInstead of junking the old and buying new can you use the services of a local repair shop to upgrade your old
computer
HANDMADE For something more personal look for local crafts
people who spin wool and knit scarves They make jewelry and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes
OUTINGS Treat your loved ones to a holiday out-
ing seeing a play or ballet or a concert
Note The following was adapted from an email thatrsquos been circulating Have any more suggestions Share them with us at mhartadirondackorg
Support local jobs with
holiday gift giving
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the regionJOIN US
Donate online at wwwaDironDackorg
8 Faces From the Region
JosHua kretserAge 33Residence Plattsburgh (Clinton Co)Hometown Beekmantown NYOccupationOwnerDesigner - pod studio Located in Plattsburgh pod stu-dio is a full-service design center that specializes in residential and commer-cial interior design home staging event design and organizational services wwwpodstudionycomWhat brought you to the regionI am a North Country Native and re-turned three years ago after spending a decade studying design and working in Manhattan My family who still resides in the area was the key factor in my decision to return In addition to having the ability to live near my family I also enjoy the natural resources unique to the North Country which allow for activi-ties such as sailing and water sports on Lake Champlain and hiking and winter sports throughout the Adirondacks Why in this period of time is the North Country poised for growth With the establishment of the North Country Regional Strategic Develop-ment Council additional funding will be made available to be used for imple-menting new ideas and attracting new businessesThese funds will help provide additional
training of the local workforce such as Clinton Community Collegersquos Wind En-ergy amp Turbine Technology associates degree program and Champlain Valley Educational Servicersquos Plattsburgh Aero-nautical InstituteIn the arts the North Country is gaining momentum with the restoration of Platts-burghrsquos Strand Theater which when completed will attract cultural presenta-tions from around the country and the world
What is the biggest attraction to working hereFor my interior design clients I have an ar-senal of talented local crafts people at my disposal From custom woodworking to intricate upholstery work I have no prob-
lem sourcing local vendors for projects For products that I am unable to source in the North Country our close proximity to New York City and Montreal leave me with unlimited design resourcesWhatdoyouloveaboutlivingintheNorth Country regionThe high quality of life we have in the region There is a very low crime rate and nearly non-existent violent crime rate There is little pollution which helps to pre-serve our precious natural resources We have close proximity to many outdoor activities in the Adirondack mountains Lake Champlain and the surrounding area There is also no shortage of winter sports such as skiing snowshoeing and skating to name a few
Why I LOVE it HERE
httpwwwcommunity-storeorg
anca aPPlauDs Saranac Lake community StoreThree cheers to Saranac Lake for
turning a dream of having a community owned department store into a reality the first in the state
Located at 97 Main St the Commu-nity Store is now open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday
Itrsquos heartening to see a community rally around preserving its small-town spirit Since the official Grand Opening on Nov 19 the town has been receiv-ing lots of accolades in the local and national media
Here are a few of the linksUS Rep Bill Owens tours the store
The New York Times httpwwwnytimescom20111113businessa-town-in-new-york-creates-its-own-de-partment-storehtmlpagewanted=all
CBSrsquo Early Show httpwwwcb-snewscomvideowatchid=7389401namptag=mncollst2
Faces From the Region 9
Janessa scottAge 27Residence Madrid (St Lawrence
Co)Hometown Mas-sena NYWhat brought you to the region I love living in Northern NY Life just seems to be a
little simpler and safer I love being able to get home from work step out my back door and take my dogs for a nice walk in the woods What keeps you here I want to raise a family and I think it is a perfect place I can teach my children to ap-preciate nature and wildlife in our own backyard but still take them to muse-ums and zoos in surrounding citiesCareer Accomplishments I am currently a web designer for Clarkson University as well as owner of The Mad Recycler and Uniquely NNYHobbiesinterests I love being out-doors including hiking snowshoeing skating and fishing I also enjoy my recycled crafting antiques sewing painting and gardeningWhatdoyouloveaboutlivinginthe North Country regionI love being able to look up and see the stars on a clear night I enjoy hearing the crickets chirping and
fireflies glowing in the field behind the house on a summer night The beauty of the leaves changing in the fall with the reds oranges and yel-lows and the first snowfall of the year are both truly amazingWhat is the biggest attraction to livingandworkinghereI enjoy living on a slow back road lined by beautiful old maple trees but also that it only takes me about 20 minutes to get to a larger town I can have my peace and quiet but it isnrsquot too far to get to work shop catch a movie or a hockey game or get a great mealWhat are some of the regionrsquos strengthsPeacefulness and Beauty What are some of the challenges here for recruiting young profes-sionals I think it is hard to recruit young professionals who are use to be-ing in a city City life differs greatly from North Country life but if we market the beauty the safety and the peacefulness it would inspire some to come here Things to do may not be right around the corner but might be in the next townIf you could change anything aboutlivingherewhatwoulditbeI know this is already in the works and hopefully it will reach me soon ndash High Speed Internet
Why I LOVE it HERE
ANCApraisesGovAndrewCuomorsquos recent appointment of Leilani Crafts Ulrich as Chair-woman of the Adirondack Park Agency
Ulrich who has served on the APA board since 2004 was a founder of Central Adiron-dack Partner-ship for the 21st Century (CAP-21) a regional non-profit com-munity development organization and was a founder of the Common Ground Alliance
Ulrichrsquos work stretches far and wide Striving for balance between nature and commerce by increasing communication and building partnerships CAP-21 sup-ported comprehensive master planning architectural preservation and various regional planning efforts
As members of the Wild Centerrsquos delegation Ulrich and her husband Jim recently traveled to Finland to study responses to climate change energy conservation and to learn of forestry management practices in Lapland
ldquoThis is exciting news for the Adiron-dack region ANCA has worked with Lani for six years as she led the forma-tion and growth of the Common Ground Alliance and we believe that she is ideal for her new role as APA Chair Lani brings deep compassion as well as objectivity to her decision-making and has a special and rare ability to find consensus across many sectorsrdquo said ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish
Also exciting is the nomination of Sherman Craig as an APA Commis-sioner Craig has been a knowledge-able and effective community leader in Wanakena and the broader Clifton-Fine community of St Lawrence County He has been active with the Clifton-Fine Economic Development Corporation which recognizes the importance of community character and place in building rural economies
We applaud Gov Cuomo and con-gratulate Ulrich and Craig
anca aPPlauDs aPa aPPointmentS
Wreath photos provided by Janessa Scott More examples of her work can be found at httpuniquelynnycom and httpwwwthemadrecyclerbiz
ANCArsquos2011annualmeet-ingfocusedonprovidinganin-depth analysis of the Adiron-dack North Country economy
On Oct 3 more than 175 attendees at the Lake Placid Conference Center heard data-driven presentations pre-pared by Empire State Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
Jaison Abel Senior Economist with the Research and Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York focused his presentation on current economic conditions in upstate New York the economic forces that have shaped the recession and recovery to date and their implications for the regionrsquos economy
Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Com-missioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development talked about the economic and demographic
characteristics and changes in the 14-county ANCA region which includes all or portions of four of the Statersquos economic development regions
Following the presentations there was a discussion with Representatives of four Regional Economic Development Councils This was an opportunity to address comments to representatives of the four regional councils which repre-sent portions of the ANCA region
ANCA Updates10
ANCA Annual Meeting 2011
State of the Adirondack North Country
In July Gov Andrew Cuomo created 10 Regional Economic Development Councils across New York State to help drive regional and local economic
development job and tax base expansion for years to come
Each council was tasked with a comprehensive strategic plan based on regional public input and a broad vision linked to specific actions that will begin to transform their regions Information is available at httpnyworksnygov
Of the Statersquos 10 economic development
regions that are involved in this planning and investment initiative four include counties located within the ANCA region (North Country Mohawk Valley Central NY and the Capital region)
ANCArsquos Executive Director Kate Fish was chosen by the Governor as an appointed member of the North Country Council which is comprised of the seven most northern counties in our region
Katersquos role as a Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and co-chair of the Visioning
Team places her on the front lines of helping to shape a fresh and innovative new plan for the North Country
At its 2011 Annual Meeting ANCA hosted a public input ldquobridging opportunityrdquo for all four of the councils to ensure ANCA member input to this important economic development initiative The significant amount of time that Executive Di-rector Fish and other appointed regional council members have invested in this effort indicates that well planned and coordinated actions can have a positive effect on our regionrsquos economy
N YS R E G I O N A L E CO N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T CO U N C I L S T R A N S F O R MAT I O N A L
Top Jaison Abel an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York addresses the more than 175 attend-ees at ANCArsquos annual meeting held Oct 3 at the Lake Placid Conference Center Above Tony Collins President of Clarkson University and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council gives opening remarks on the second half of the meeting
links to PresentationsPDF files can be found here httpwwwadirondackorgwp-contentuploads201110ANCA_FederalReservepdf
ANCA Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTStephen M Erman mdash Regional Development Consultant and former Economic
Advisor Adirondack Park Agency
VICE PRESIDENTJohn Bartow mdash Executive Director Tug Hill Commission
TREASURERDale G Brown mdash Assistant Vice President and Manager NBT Bank
SECRETARYRoss Whaley mdash Senior Advisor Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENTRichard R Bird mdash Owner Birdrsquos Marine and Adirondack Real Estate
NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTPaul M Cantwell Jr ndash Attorney Cantwell amp Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTRon Montesi mdash Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTMichele Ledoux mdash Executive Director Lewis County Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Kelly Blazosky mdash President Oneida County Tourism
Jill Breit mdash Executive Director Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Richard Burns mdash Manager Community and Customer Management National Grid
Kelly Chezum mdash Vice President for External Relations Clarkson
University
James T Ellis mdash Former Principal Tupper Lake High School
Eugene T Falvo mdash Vice President Falvo Manufacturing
Mike Farmer mdash TourismPublicity Director Town of Webb
Bruce Ferguson mdash Owner Scott Hill Farm
John C Kiechle mdash Owner Philadelphia Grass Company
Daniel Mason mdash Former Assistant Division Manager Exxon Mobil Refineries
Marti Mozdzier mdash Owner Wilemar Associates
Stephanie Ratcliffe mdash Executive Director The Wild Center
Alice Recore mdash President amp CEO Mountain Lake PBS
Arnie Talgo mdash Tug Hill Commission member former Senior Policy Analyst New
York Power Authority
Patricia Tatich mdash Director Warren County Planning Department
Eric Virkler mdash Director Lewis County Economic DevelopmentPlanning
State of the Adirondack North Country
The Adirondack North Country As-sociation (ANCA) has a long history of providing innovative grassroots-based leadership for the Adirondack North Country and creating strong and effective partnerships that provide direct support to program constituents Since incorporation in 1955 ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State successfully lsquoinvestingrsquo millions of dollars mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding to build capacity and to sup-port community economic develop-ment across the region ANCArsquos portfolio of programs as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships bring together the many components that are need-ed to build stronger more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country
contact us67 Main Street Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983
Officephone5188916200 ANCArsquos newsletter is emailed on the first Thursday of the month Dead-line for content is one week prior to publication Send notices announce-ments and other items to Melissa Hart mhartadirondackorg
ancarsquos reacHSince2000ANCAhasreceived
$127Minfederalstategrantsandprivatedonations including $52M in Scenic Byways grants Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies
bull ANCArsquos estimated impact since2000 has been about $266M or a return of 20 to 1
bull $2174000 has been generat-ed directly for regional crafts-people and shop owners
bull Communitiesserved264bull Number of partners 131bull IndividualsandBusinesses
served448
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
Business and Communities 7
As the holidays approachwearesurrounded by advertisingand
calls to buy new gadgets and mass-producedthingsbuthow about a different ap-proachthisyearOnethatsupportslocaljobsinyourcommunity
tHink outsiDe tHe (big) boxInstead of buying stuff how about con-sidering services that support local people in our com-munities
SALON Everyone gets their hair cut How about gift certificates for your local hair salon or barber
GYMMEMBERSHIP Ap-propriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improve-ment
TAKINGCAREOFTHECARWho wouldnrsquot appreciate getting their car detailed Detail shops and car washes
make great gift certificates Even an oil change at a local shop would be an appreciative gift
OTHERIDEAS Perhaps a grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed or lawn mowed for the summer or driveway plowed all winter or games at the local golf course How about putting together a box of locally made goodies such as candy fudge cheeses or craft-brewed beer or locally made wine
OUTONTHETOWNMany owner-run restaurants offer gift certificates And if your intended isnrsquot the fancy eatery sort what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint
Remember folks this isnrsquot about big national chains --this is about
supporting your home town restaurant owners
HOUSECLEANINGThinking about
a heartfelt gift for mom Mom
would love having a local cleaning service for
a day
ELECTRONICUPGRADESInstead of junking the old and buying new can you use the services of a local repair shop to upgrade your old
computer
HANDMADE For something more personal look for local crafts
people who spin wool and knit scarves They make jewelry and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes
OUTINGS Treat your loved ones to a holiday out-
ing seeing a play or ballet or a concert
Note The following was adapted from an email thatrsquos been circulating Have any more suggestions Share them with us at mhartadirondackorg
Support local jobs with
holiday gift giving
as we reinvent ourselvesand our work in the regionJOIN US
Donate online at wwwaDironDackorg
8 Faces From the Region
JosHua kretserAge 33Residence Plattsburgh (Clinton Co)Hometown Beekmantown NYOccupationOwnerDesigner - pod studio Located in Plattsburgh pod stu-dio is a full-service design center that specializes in residential and commer-cial interior design home staging event design and organizational services wwwpodstudionycomWhat brought you to the regionI am a North Country Native and re-turned three years ago after spending a decade studying design and working in Manhattan My family who still resides in the area was the key factor in my decision to return In addition to having the ability to live near my family I also enjoy the natural resources unique to the North Country which allow for activi-ties such as sailing and water sports on Lake Champlain and hiking and winter sports throughout the Adirondacks Why in this period of time is the North Country poised for growth With the establishment of the North Country Regional Strategic Develop-ment Council additional funding will be made available to be used for imple-menting new ideas and attracting new businessesThese funds will help provide additional
training of the local workforce such as Clinton Community Collegersquos Wind En-ergy amp Turbine Technology associates degree program and Champlain Valley Educational Servicersquos Plattsburgh Aero-nautical InstituteIn the arts the North Country is gaining momentum with the restoration of Platts-burghrsquos Strand Theater which when completed will attract cultural presenta-tions from around the country and the world
What is the biggest attraction to working hereFor my interior design clients I have an ar-senal of talented local crafts people at my disposal From custom woodworking to intricate upholstery work I have no prob-
lem sourcing local vendors for projects For products that I am unable to source in the North Country our close proximity to New York City and Montreal leave me with unlimited design resourcesWhatdoyouloveaboutlivingintheNorth Country regionThe high quality of life we have in the region There is a very low crime rate and nearly non-existent violent crime rate There is little pollution which helps to pre-serve our precious natural resources We have close proximity to many outdoor activities in the Adirondack mountains Lake Champlain and the surrounding area There is also no shortage of winter sports such as skiing snowshoeing and skating to name a few
Why I LOVE it HERE
httpwwwcommunity-storeorg
anca aPPlauDs Saranac Lake community StoreThree cheers to Saranac Lake for
turning a dream of having a community owned department store into a reality the first in the state
Located at 97 Main St the Commu-nity Store is now open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday
Itrsquos heartening to see a community rally around preserving its small-town spirit Since the official Grand Opening on Nov 19 the town has been receiv-ing lots of accolades in the local and national media
Here are a few of the linksUS Rep Bill Owens tours the store
The New York Times httpwwwnytimescom20111113businessa-town-in-new-york-creates-its-own-de-partment-storehtmlpagewanted=all
CBSrsquo Early Show httpwwwcb-snewscomvideowatchid=7389401namptag=mncollst2
Faces From the Region 9
Janessa scottAge 27Residence Madrid (St Lawrence
Co)Hometown Mas-sena NYWhat brought you to the region I love living in Northern NY Life just seems to be a
little simpler and safer I love being able to get home from work step out my back door and take my dogs for a nice walk in the woods What keeps you here I want to raise a family and I think it is a perfect place I can teach my children to ap-preciate nature and wildlife in our own backyard but still take them to muse-ums and zoos in surrounding citiesCareer Accomplishments I am currently a web designer for Clarkson University as well as owner of The Mad Recycler and Uniquely NNYHobbiesinterests I love being out-doors including hiking snowshoeing skating and fishing I also enjoy my recycled crafting antiques sewing painting and gardeningWhatdoyouloveaboutlivinginthe North Country regionI love being able to look up and see the stars on a clear night I enjoy hearing the crickets chirping and
fireflies glowing in the field behind the house on a summer night The beauty of the leaves changing in the fall with the reds oranges and yel-lows and the first snowfall of the year are both truly amazingWhat is the biggest attraction to livingandworkinghereI enjoy living on a slow back road lined by beautiful old maple trees but also that it only takes me about 20 minutes to get to a larger town I can have my peace and quiet but it isnrsquot too far to get to work shop catch a movie or a hockey game or get a great mealWhat are some of the regionrsquos strengthsPeacefulness and Beauty What are some of the challenges here for recruiting young profes-sionals I think it is hard to recruit young professionals who are use to be-ing in a city City life differs greatly from North Country life but if we market the beauty the safety and the peacefulness it would inspire some to come here Things to do may not be right around the corner but might be in the next townIf you could change anything aboutlivingherewhatwoulditbeI know this is already in the works and hopefully it will reach me soon ndash High Speed Internet
Why I LOVE it HERE
ANCApraisesGovAndrewCuomorsquos recent appointment of Leilani Crafts Ulrich as Chair-woman of the Adirondack Park Agency
Ulrich who has served on the APA board since 2004 was a founder of Central Adiron-dack Partner-ship for the 21st Century (CAP-21) a regional non-profit com-munity development organization and was a founder of the Common Ground Alliance
Ulrichrsquos work stretches far and wide Striving for balance between nature and commerce by increasing communication and building partnerships CAP-21 sup-ported comprehensive master planning architectural preservation and various regional planning efforts
As members of the Wild Centerrsquos delegation Ulrich and her husband Jim recently traveled to Finland to study responses to climate change energy conservation and to learn of forestry management practices in Lapland
ldquoThis is exciting news for the Adiron-dack region ANCA has worked with Lani for six years as she led the forma-tion and growth of the Common Ground Alliance and we believe that she is ideal for her new role as APA Chair Lani brings deep compassion as well as objectivity to her decision-making and has a special and rare ability to find consensus across many sectorsrdquo said ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish
Also exciting is the nomination of Sherman Craig as an APA Commis-sioner Craig has been a knowledge-able and effective community leader in Wanakena and the broader Clifton-Fine community of St Lawrence County He has been active with the Clifton-Fine Economic Development Corporation which recognizes the importance of community character and place in building rural economies
We applaud Gov Cuomo and con-gratulate Ulrich and Craig
anca aPPlauDs aPa aPPointmentS
Wreath photos provided by Janessa Scott More examples of her work can be found at httpuniquelynnycom and httpwwwthemadrecyclerbiz
ANCArsquos2011annualmeet-ingfocusedonprovidinganin-depth analysis of the Adiron-dack North Country economy
On Oct 3 more than 175 attendees at the Lake Placid Conference Center heard data-driven presentations pre-pared by Empire State Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
Jaison Abel Senior Economist with the Research and Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York focused his presentation on current economic conditions in upstate New York the economic forces that have shaped the recession and recovery to date and their implications for the regionrsquos economy
Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Com-missioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development talked about the economic and demographic
characteristics and changes in the 14-county ANCA region which includes all or portions of four of the Statersquos economic development regions
Following the presentations there was a discussion with Representatives of four Regional Economic Development Councils This was an opportunity to address comments to representatives of the four regional councils which repre-sent portions of the ANCA region
ANCA Updates10
ANCA Annual Meeting 2011
State of the Adirondack North Country
In July Gov Andrew Cuomo created 10 Regional Economic Development Councils across New York State to help drive regional and local economic
development job and tax base expansion for years to come
Each council was tasked with a comprehensive strategic plan based on regional public input and a broad vision linked to specific actions that will begin to transform their regions Information is available at httpnyworksnygov
Of the Statersquos 10 economic development
regions that are involved in this planning and investment initiative four include counties located within the ANCA region (North Country Mohawk Valley Central NY and the Capital region)
ANCArsquos Executive Director Kate Fish was chosen by the Governor as an appointed member of the North Country Council which is comprised of the seven most northern counties in our region
Katersquos role as a Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and co-chair of the Visioning
Team places her on the front lines of helping to shape a fresh and innovative new plan for the North Country
At its 2011 Annual Meeting ANCA hosted a public input ldquobridging opportunityrdquo for all four of the councils to ensure ANCA member input to this important economic development initiative The significant amount of time that Executive Di-rector Fish and other appointed regional council members have invested in this effort indicates that well planned and coordinated actions can have a positive effect on our regionrsquos economy
N YS R E G I O N A L E CO N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T CO U N C I L S T R A N S F O R MAT I O N A L
Top Jaison Abel an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York addresses the more than 175 attend-ees at ANCArsquos annual meeting held Oct 3 at the Lake Placid Conference Center Above Tony Collins President of Clarkson University and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council gives opening remarks on the second half of the meeting
links to PresentationsPDF files can be found here httpwwwadirondackorgwp-contentuploads201110ANCA_FederalReservepdf
ANCA Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTStephen M Erman mdash Regional Development Consultant and former Economic
Advisor Adirondack Park Agency
VICE PRESIDENTJohn Bartow mdash Executive Director Tug Hill Commission
TREASURERDale G Brown mdash Assistant Vice President and Manager NBT Bank
SECRETARYRoss Whaley mdash Senior Advisor Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENTRichard R Bird mdash Owner Birdrsquos Marine and Adirondack Real Estate
NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTPaul M Cantwell Jr ndash Attorney Cantwell amp Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTRon Montesi mdash Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTMichele Ledoux mdash Executive Director Lewis County Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Kelly Blazosky mdash President Oneida County Tourism
Jill Breit mdash Executive Director Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Richard Burns mdash Manager Community and Customer Management National Grid
Kelly Chezum mdash Vice President for External Relations Clarkson
University
James T Ellis mdash Former Principal Tupper Lake High School
Eugene T Falvo mdash Vice President Falvo Manufacturing
Mike Farmer mdash TourismPublicity Director Town of Webb
Bruce Ferguson mdash Owner Scott Hill Farm
John C Kiechle mdash Owner Philadelphia Grass Company
Daniel Mason mdash Former Assistant Division Manager Exxon Mobil Refineries
Marti Mozdzier mdash Owner Wilemar Associates
Stephanie Ratcliffe mdash Executive Director The Wild Center
Alice Recore mdash President amp CEO Mountain Lake PBS
Arnie Talgo mdash Tug Hill Commission member former Senior Policy Analyst New
York Power Authority
Patricia Tatich mdash Director Warren County Planning Department
Eric Virkler mdash Director Lewis County Economic DevelopmentPlanning
State of the Adirondack North Country
The Adirondack North Country As-sociation (ANCA) has a long history of providing innovative grassroots-based leadership for the Adirondack North Country and creating strong and effective partnerships that provide direct support to program constituents Since incorporation in 1955 ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State successfully lsquoinvestingrsquo millions of dollars mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding to build capacity and to sup-port community economic develop-ment across the region ANCArsquos portfolio of programs as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships bring together the many components that are need-ed to build stronger more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country
contact us67 Main Street Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983
Officephone5188916200 ANCArsquos newsletter is emailed on the first Thursday of the month Dead-line for content is one week prior to publication Send notices announce-ments and other items to Melissa Hart mhartadirondackorg
ancarsquos reacHSince2000ANCAhasreceived
$127Minfederalstategrantsandprivatedonations including $52M in Scenic Byways grants Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies
bull ANCArsquos estimated impact since2000 has been about $266M or a return of 20 to 1
bull $2174000 has been generat-ed directly for regional crafts-people and shop owners
bull Communitiesserved264bull Number of partners 131bull IndividualsandBusinesses
served448
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
8 Faces From the Region
JosHua kretserAge 33Residence Plattsburgh (Clinton Co)Hometown Beekmantown NYOccupationOwnerDesigner - pod studio Located in Plattsburgh pod stu-dio is a full-service design center that specializes in residential and commer-cial interior design home staging event design and organizational services wwwpodstudionycomWhat brought you to the regionI am a North Country Native and re-turned three years ago after spending a decade studying design and working in Manhattan My family who still resides in the area was the key factor in my decision to return In addition to having the ability to live near my family I also enjoy the natural resources unique to the North Country which allow for activi-ties such as sailing and water sports on Lake Champlain and hiking and winter sports throughout the Adirondacks Why in this period of time is the North Country poised for growth With the establishment of the North Country Regional Strategic Develop-ment Council additional funding will be made available to be used for imple-menting new ideas and attracting new businessesThese funds will help provide additional
training of the local workforce such as Clinton Community Collegersquos Wind En-ergy amp Turbine Technology associates degree program and Champlain Valley Educational Servicersquos Plattsburgh Aero-nautical InstituteIn the arts the North Country is gaining momentum with the restoration of Platts-burghrsquos Strand Theater which when completed will attract cultural presenta-tions from around the country and the world
What is the biggest attraction to working hereFor my interior design clients I have an ar-senal of talented local crafts people at my disposal From custom woodworking to intricate upholstery work I have no prob-
lem sourcing local vendors for projects For products that I am unable to source in the North Country our close proximity to New York City and Montreal leave me with unlimited design resourcesWhatdoyouloveaboutlivingintheNorth Country regionThe high quality of life we have in the region There is a very low crime rate and nearly non-existent violent crime rate There is little pollution which helps to pre-serve our precious natural resources We have close proximity to many outdoor activities in the Adirondack mountains Lake Champlain and the surrounding area There is also no shortage of winter sports such as skiing snowshoeing and skating to name a few
Why I LOVE it HERE
httpwwwcommunity-storeorg
anca aPPlauDs Saranac Lake community StoreThree cheers to Saranac Lake for
turning a dream of having a community owned department store into a reality the first in the state
Located at 97 Main St the Commu-nity Store is now open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday
Itrsquos heartening to see a community rally around preserving its small-town spirit Since the official Grand Opening on Nov 19 the town has been receiv-ing lots of accolades in the local and national media
Here are a few of the linksUS Rep Bill Owens tours the store
The New York Times httpwwwnytimescom20111113businessa-town-in-new-york-creates-its-own-de-partment-storehtmlpagewanted=all
CBSrsquo Early Show httpwwwcb-snewscomvideowatchid=7389401namptag=mncollst2
Faces From the Region 9
Janessa scottAge 27Residence Madrid (St Lawrence
Co)Hometown Mas-sena NYWhat brought you to the region I love living in Northern NY Life just seems to be a
little simpler and safer I love being able to get home from work step out my back door and take my dogs for a nice walk in the woods What keeps you here I want to raise a family and I think it is a perfect place I can teach my children to ap-preciate nature and wildlife in our own backyard but still take them to muse-ums and zoos in surrounding citiesCareer Accomplishments I am currently a web designer for Clarkson University as well as owner of The Mad Recycler and Uniquely NNYHobbiesinterests I love being out-doors including hiking snowshoeing skating and fishing I also enjoy my recycled crafting antiques sewing painting and gardeningWhatdoyouloveaboutlivinginthe North Country regionI love being able to look up and see the stars on a clear night I enjoy hearing the crickets chirping and
fireflies glowing in the field behind the house on a summer night The beauty of the leaves changing in the fall with the reds oranges and yel-lows and the first snowfall of the year are both truly amazingWhat is the biggest attraction to livingandworkinghereI enjoy living on a slow back road lined by beautiful old maple trees but also that it only takes me about 20 minutes to get to a larger town I can have my peace and quiet but it isnrsquot too far to get to work shop catch a movie or a hockey game or get a great mealWhat are some of the regionrsquos strengthsPeacefulness and Beauty What are some of the challenges here for recruiting young profes-sionals I think it is hard to recruit young professionals who are use to be-ing in a city City life differs greatly from North Country life but if we market the beauty the safety and the peacefulness it would inspire some to come here Things to do may not be right around the corner but might be in the next townIf you could change anything aboutlivingherewhatwoulditbeI know this is already in the works and hopefully it will reach me soon ndash High Speed Internet
Why I LOVE it HERE
ANCApraisesGovAndrewCuomorsquos recent appointment of Leilani Crafts Ulrich as Chair-woman of the Adirondack Park Agency
Ulrich who has served on the APA board since 2004 was a founder of Central Adiron-dack Partner-ship for the 21st Century (CAP-21) a regional non-profit com-munity development organization and was a founder of the Common Ground Alliance
Ulrichrsquos work stretches far and wide Striving for balance between nature and commerce by increasing communication and building partnerships CAP-21 sup-ported comprehensive master planning architectural preservation and various regional planning efforts
As members of the Wild Centerrsquos delegation Ulrich and her husband Jim recently traveled to Finland to study responses to climate change energy conservation and to learn of forestry management practices in Lapland
ldquoThis is exciting news for the Adiron-dack region ANCA has worked with Lani for six years as she led the forma-tion and growth of the Common Ground Alliance and we believe that she is ideal for her new role as APA Chair Lani brings deep compassion as well as objectivity to her decision-making and has a special and rare ability to find consensus across many sectorsrdquo said ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish
Also exciting is the nomination of Sherman Craig as an APA Commis-sioner Craig has been a knowledge-able and effective community leader in Wanakena and the broader Clifton-Fine community of St Lawrence County He has been active with the Clifton-Fine Economic Development Corporation which recognizes the importance of community character and place in building rural economies
We applaud Gov Cuomo and con-gratulate Ulrich and Craig
anca aPPlauDs aPa aPPointmentS
Wreath photos provided by Janessa Scott More examples of her work can be found at httpuniquelynnycom and httpwwwthemadrecyclerbiz
ANCArsquos2011annualmeet-ingfocusedonprovidinganin-depth analysis of the Adiron-dack North Country economy
On Oct 3 more than 175 attendees at the Lake Placid Conference Center heard data-driven presentations pre-pared by Empire State Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
Jaison Abel Senior Economist with the Research and Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York focused his presentation on current economic conditions in upstate New York the economic forces that have shaped the recession and recovery to date and their implications for the regionrsquos economy
Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Com-missioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development talked about the economic and demographic
characteristics and changes in the 14-county ANCA region which includes all or portions of four of the Statersquos economic development regions
Following the presentations there was a discussion with Representatives of four Regional Economic Development Councils This was an opportunity to address comments to representatives of the four regional councils which repre-sent portions of the ANCA region
ANCA Updates10
ANCA Annual Meeting 2011
State of the Adirondack North Country
In July Gov Andrew Cuomo created 10 Regional Economic Development Councils across New York State to help drive regional and local economic
development job and tax base expansion for years to come
Each council was tasked with a comprehensive strategic plan based on regional public input and a broad vision linked to specific actions that will begin to transform their regions Information is available at httpnyworksnygov
Of the Statersquos 10 economic development
regions that are involved in this planning and investment initiative four include counties located within the ANCA region (North Country Mohawk Valley Central NY and the Capital region)
ANCArsquos Executive Director Kate Fish was chosen by the Governor as an appointed member of the North Country Council which is comprised of the seven most northern counties in our region
Katersquos role as a Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and co-chair of the Visioning
Team places her on the front lines of helping to shape a fresh and innovative new plan for the North Country
At its 2011 Annual Meeting ANCA hosted a public input ldquobridging opportunityrdquo for all four of the councils to ensure ANCA member input to this important economic development initiative The significant amount of time that Executive Di-rector Fish and other appointed regional council members have invested in this effort indicates that well planned and coordinated actions can have a positive effect on our regionrsquos economy
N YS R E G I O N A L E CO N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T CO U N C I L S T R A N S F O R MAT I O N A L
Top Jaison Abel an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York addresses the more than 175 attend-ees at ANCArsquos annual meeting held Oct 3 at the Lake Placid Conference Center Above Tony Collins President of Clarkson University and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council gives opening remarks on the second half of the meeting
links to PresentationsPDF files can be found here httpwwwadirondackorgwp-contentuploads201110ANCA_FederalReservepdf
ANCA Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTStephen M Erman mdash Regional Development Consultant and former Economic
Advisor Adirondack Park Agency
VICE PRESIDENTJohn Bartow mdash Executive Director Tug Hill Commission
TREASURERDale G Brown mdash Assistant Vice President and Manager NBT Bank
SECRETARYRoss Whaley mdash Senior Advisor Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENTRichard R Bird mdash Owner Birdrsquos Marine and Adirondack Real Estate
NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTPaul M Cantwell Jr ndash Attorney Cantwell amp Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTRon Montesi mdash Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTMichele Ledoux mdash Executive Director Lewis County Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Kelly Blazosky mdash President Oneida County Tourism
Jill Breit mdash Executive Director Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Richard Burns mdash Manager Community and Customer Management National Grid
Kelly Chezum mdash Vice President for External Relations Clarkson
University
James T Ellis mdash Former Principal Tupper Lake High School
Eugene T Falvo mdash Vice President Falvo Manufacturing
Mike Farmer mdash TourismPublicity Director Town of Webb
Bruce Ferguson mdash Owner Scott Hill Farm
John C Kiechle mdash Owner Philadelphia Grass Company
Daniel Mason mdash Former Assistant Division Manager Exxon Mobil Refineries
Marti Mozdzier mdash Owner Wilemar Associates
Stephanie Ratcliffe mdash Executive Director The Wild Center
Alice Recore mdash President amp CEO Mountain Lake PBS
Arnie Talgo mdash Tug Hill Commission member former Senior Policy Analyst New
York Power Authority
Patricia Tatich mdash Director Warren County Planning Department
Eric Virkler mdash Director Lewis County Economic DevelopmentPlanning
State of the Adirondack North Country
The Adirondack North Country As-sociation (ANCA) has a long history of providing innovative grassroots-based leadership for the Adirondack North Country and creating strong and effective partnerships that provide direct support to program constituents Since incorporation in 1955 ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State successfully lsquoinvestingrsquo millions of dollars mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding to build capacity and to sup-port community economic develop-ment across the region ANCArsquos portfolio of programs as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships bring together the many components that are need-ed to build stronger more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country
contact us67 Main Street Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983
Officephone5188916200 ANCArsquos newsletter is emailed on the first Thursday of the month Dead-line for content is one week prior to publication Send notices announce-ments and other items to Melissa Hart mhartadirondackorg
ancarsquos reacHSince2000ANCAhasreceived
$127Minfederalstategrantsandprivatedonations including $52M in Scenic Byways grants Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies
bull ANCArsquos estimated impact since2000 has been about $266M or a return of 20 to 1
bull $2174000 has been generat-ed directly for regional crafts-people and shop owners
bull Communitiesserved264bull Number of partners 131bull IndividualsandBusinesses
served448
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
Faces From the Region 9
Janessa scottAge 27Residence Madrid (St Lawrence
Co)Hometown Mas-sena NYWhat brought you to the region I love living in Northern NY Life just seems to be a
little simpler and safer I love being able to get home from work step out my back door and take my dogs for a nice walk in the woods What keeps you here I want to raise a family and I think it is a perfect place I can teach my children to ap-preciate nature and wildlife in our own backyard but still take them to muse-ums and zoos in surrounding citiesCareer Accomplishments I am currently a web designer for Clarkson University as well as owner of The Mad Recycler and Uniquely NNYHobbiesinterests I love being out-doors including hiking snowshoeing skating and fishing I also enjoy my recycled crafting antiques sewing painting and gardeningWhatdoyouloveaboutlivinginthe North Country regionI love being able to look up and see the stars on a clear night I enjoy hearing the crickets chirping and
fireflies glowing in the field behind the house on a summer night The beauty of the leaves changing in the fall with the reds oranges and yel-lows and the first snowfall of the year are both truly amazingWhat is the biggest attraction to livingandworkinghereI enjoy living on a slow back road lined by beautiful old maple trees but also that it only takes me about 20 minutes to get to a larger town I can have my peace and quiet but it isnrsquot too far to get to work shop catch a movie or a hockey game or get a great mealWhat are some of the regionrsquos strengthsPeacefulness and Beauty What are some of the challenges here for recruiting young profes-sionals I think it is hard to recruit young professionals who are use to be-ing in a city City life differs greatly from North Country life but if we market the beauty the safety and the peacefulness it would inspire some to come here Things to do may not be right around the corner but might be in the next townIf you could change anything aboutlivingherewhatwoulditbeI know this is already in the works and hopefully it will reach me soon ndash High Speed Internet
Why I LOVE it HERE
ANCApraisesGovAndrewCuomorsquos recent appointment of Leilani Crafts Ulrich as Chair-woman of the Adirondack Park Agency
Ulrich who has served on the APA board since 2004 was a founder of Central Adiron-dack Partner-ship for the 21st Century (CAP-21) a regional non-profit com-munity development organization and was a founder of the Common Ground Alliance
Ulrichrsquos work stretches far and wide Striving for balance between nature and commerce by increasing communication and building partnerships CAP-21 sup-ported comprehensive master planning architectural preservation and various regional planning efforts
As members of the Wild Centerrsquos delegation Ulrich and her husband Jim recently traveled to Finland to study responses to climate change energy conservation and to learn of forestry management practices in Lapland
ldquoThis is exciting news for the Adiron-dack region ANCA has worked with Lani for six years as she led the forma-tion and growth of the Common Ground Alliance and we believe that she is ideal for her new role as APA Chair Lani brings deep compassion as well as objectivity to her decision-making and has a special and rare ability to find consensus across many sectorsrdquo said ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish
Also exciting is the nomination of Sherman Craig as an APA Commis-sioner Craig has been a knowledge-able and effective community leader in Wanakena and the broader Clifton-Fine community of St Lawrence County He has been active with the Clifton-Fine Economic Development Corporation which recognizes the importance of community character and place in building rural economies
We applaud Gov Cuomo and con-gratulate Ulrich and Craig
anca aPPlauDs aPa aPPointmentS
Wreath photos provided by Janessa Scott More examples of her work can be found at httpuniquelynnycom and httpwwwthemadrecyclerbiz
ANCArsquos2011annualmeet-ingfocusedonprovidinganin-depth analysis of the Adiron-dack North Country economy
On Oct 3 more than 175 attendees at the Lake Placid Conference Center heard data-driven presentations pre-pared by Empire State Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
Jaison Abel Senior Economist with the Research and Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York focused his presentation on current economic conditions in upstate New York the economic forces that have shaped the recession and recovery to date and their implications for the regionrsquos economy
Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Com-missioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development talked about the economic and demographic
characteristics and changes in the 14-county ANCA region which includes all or portions of four of the Statersquos economic development regions
Following the presentations there was a discussion with Representatives of four Regional Economic Development Councils This was an opportunity to address comments to representatives of the four regional councils which repre-sent portions of the ANCA region
ANCA Updates10
ANCA Annual Meeting 2011
State of the Adirondack North Country
In July Gov Andrew Cuomo created 10 Regional Economic Development Councils across New York State to help drive regional and local economic
development job and tax base expansion for years to come
Each council was tasked with a comprehensive strategic plan based on regional public input and a broad vision linked to specific actions that will begin to transform their regions Information is available at httpnyworksnygov
Of the Statersquos 10 economic development
regions that are involved in this planning and investment initiative four include counties located within the ANCA region (North Country Mohawk Valley Central NY and the Capital region)
ANCArsquos Executive Director Kate Fish was chosen by the Governor as an appointed member of the North Country Council which is comprised of the seven most northern counties in our region
Katersquos role as a Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and co-chair of the Visioning
Team places her on the front lines of helping to shape a fresh and innovative new plan for the North Country
At its 2011 Annual Meeting ANCA hosted a public input ldquobridging opportunityrdquo for all four of the councils to ensure ANCA member input to this important economic development initiative The significant amount of time that Executive Di-rector Fish and other appointed regional council members have invested in this effort indicates that well planned and coordinated actions can have a positive effect on our regionrsquos economy
N YS R E G I O N A L E CO N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T CO U N C I L S T R A N S F O R MAT I O N A L
Top Jaison Abel an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York addresses the more than 175 attend-ees at ANCArsquos annual meeting held Oct 3 at the Lake Placid Conference Center Above Tony Collins President of Clarkson University and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council gives opening remarks on the second half of the meeting
links to PresentationsPDF files can be found here httpwwwadirondackorgwp-contentuploads201110ANCA_FederalReservepdf
ANCA Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTStephen M Erman mdash Regional Development Consultant and former Economic
Advisor Adirondack Park Agency
VICE PRESIDENTJohn Bartow mdash Executive Director Tug Hill Commission
TREASURERDale G Brown mdash Assistant Vice President and Manager NBT Bank
SECRETARYRoss Whaley mdash Senior Advisor Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENTRichard R Bird mdash Owner Birdrsquos Marine and Adirondack Real Estate
NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTPaul M Cantwell Jr ndash Attorney Cantwell amp Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTRon Montesi mdash Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTMichele Ledoux mdash Executive Director Lewis County Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Kelly Blazosky mdash President Oneida County Tourism
Jill Breit mdash Executive Director Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Richard Burns mdash Manager Community and Customer Management National Grid
Kelly Chezum mdash Vice President for External Relations Clarkson
University
James T Ellis mdash Former Principal Tupper Lake High School
Eugene T Falvo mdash Vice President Falvo Manufacturing
Mike Farmer mdash TourismPublicity Director Town of Webb
Bruce Ferguson mdash Owner Scott Hill Farm
John C Kiechle mdash Owner Philadelphia Grass Company
Daniel Mason mdash Former Assistant Division Manager Exxon Mobil Refineries
Marti Mozdzier mdash Owner Wilemar Associates
Stephanie Ratcliffe mdash Executive Director The Wild Center
Alice Recore mdash President amp CEO Mountain Lake PBS
Arnie Talgo mdash Tug Hill Commission member former Senior Policy Analyst New
York Power Authority
Patricia Tatich mdash Director Warren County Planning Department
Eric Virkler mdash Director Lewis County Economic DevelopmentPlanning
State of the Adirondack North Country
The Adirondack North Country As-sociation (ANCA) has a long history of providing innovative grassroots-based leadership for the Adirondack North Country and creating strong and effective partnerships that provide direct support to program constituents Since incorporation in 1955 ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State successfully lsquoinvestingrsquo millions of dollars mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding to build capacity and to sup-port community economic develop-ment across the region ANCArsquos portfolio of programs as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships bring together the many components that are need-ed to build stronger more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country
contact us67 Main Street Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983
Officephone5188916200 ANCArsquos newsletter is emailed on the first Thursday of the month Dead-line for content is one week prior to publication Send notices announce-ments and other items to Melissa Hart mhartadirondackorg
ancarsquos reacHSince2000ANCAhasreceived
$127Minfederalstategrantsandprivatedonations including $52M in Scenic Byways grants Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies
bull ANCArsquos estimated impact since2000 has been about $266M or a return of 20 to 1
bull $2174000 has been generat-ed directly for regional crafts-people and shop owners
bull Communitiesserved264bull Number of partners 131bull IndividualsandBusinesses
served448
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
ANCArsquos2011annualmeet-ingfocusedonprovidinganin-depth analysis of the Adiron-dack North Country economy
On Oct 3 more than 175 attendees at the Lake Placid Conference Center heard data-driven presentations pre-pared by Empire State Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY
Jaison Abel Senior Economist with the Research and Statistics Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York focused his presentation on current economic conditions in upstate New York the economic forces that have shaped the recession and recovery to date and their implications for the regionrsquos economy
Jen McCormick Vice President of Policy amp Research and Deputy Com-missioner of Business Advocacy at Empire State Development talked about the economic and demographic
characteristics and changes in the 14-county ANCA region which includes all or portions of four of the Statersquos economic development regions
Following the presentations there was a discussion with Representatives of four Regional Economic Development Councils This was an opportunity to address comments to representatives of the four regional councils which repre-sent portions of the ANCA region
ANCA Updates10
ANCA Annual Meeting 2011
State of the Adirondack North Country
In July Gov Andrew Cuomo created 10 Regional Economic Development Councils across New York State to help drive regional and local economic
development job and tax base expansion for years to come
Each council was tasked with a comprehensive strategic plan based on regional public input and a broad vision linked to specific actions that will begin to transform their regions Information is available at httpnyworksnygov
Of the Statersquos 10 economic development
regions that are involved in this planning and investment initiative four include counties located within the ANCA region (North Country Mohawk Valley Central NY and the Capital region)
ANCArsquos Executive Director Kate Fish was chosen by the Governor as an appointed member of the North Country Council which is comprised of the seven most northern counties in our region
Katersquos role as a Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and co-chair of the Visioning
Team places her on the front lines of helping to shape a fresh and innovative new plan for the North Country
At its 2011 Annual Meeting ANCA hosted a public input ldquobridging opportunityrdquo for all four of the councils to ensure ANCA member input to this important economic development initiative The significant amount of time that Executive Di-rector Fish and other appointed regional council members have invested in this effort indicates that well planned and coordinated actions can have a positive effect on our regionrsquos economy
N YS R E G I O N A L E CO N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T CO U N C I L S T R A N S F O R MAT I O N A L
Top Jaison Abel an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York addresses the more than 175 attend-ees at ANCArsquos annual meeting held Oct 3 at the Lake Placid Conference Center Above Tony Collins President of Clarkson University and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council gives opening remarks on the second half of the meeting
links to PresentationsPDF files can be found here httpwwwadirondackorgwp-contentuploads201110ANCA_FederalReservepdf
ANCA Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTStephen M Erman mdash Regional Development Consultant and former Economic
Advisor Adirondack Park Agency
VICE PRESIDENTJohn Bartow mdash Executive Director Tug Hill Commission
TREASURERDale G Brown mdash Assistant Vice President and Manager NBT Bank
SECRETARYRoss Whaley mdash Senior Advisor Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENTRichard R Bird mdash Owner Birdrsquos Marine and Adirondack Real Estate
NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTPaul M Cantwell Jr ndash Attorney Cantwell amp Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTRon Montesi mdash Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTMichele Ledoux mdash Executive Director Lewis County Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Kelly Blazosky mdash President Oneida County Tourism
Jill Breit mdash Executive Director Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Richard Burns mdash Manager Community and Customer Management National Grid
Kelly Chezum mdash Vice President for External Relations Clarkson
University
James T Ellis mdash Former Principal Tupper Lake High School
Eugene T Falvo mdash Vice President Falvo Manufacturing
Mike Farmer mdash TourismPublicity Director Town of Webb
Bruce Ferguson mdash Owner Scott Hill Farm
John C Kiechle mdash Owner Philadelphia Grass Company
Daniel Mason mdash Former Assistant Division Manager Exxon Mobil Refineries
Marti Mozdzier mdash Owner Wilemar Associates
Stephanie Ratcliffe mdash Executive Director The Wild Center
Alice Recore mdash President amp CEO Mountain Lake PBS
Arnie Talgo mdash Tug Hill Commission member former Senior Policy Analyst New
York Power Authority
Patricia Tatich mdash Director Warren County Planning Department
Eric Virkler mdash Director Lewis County Economic DevelopmentPlanning
State of the Adirondack North Country
The Adirondack North Country As-sociation (ANCA) has a long history of providing innovative grassroots-based leadership for the Adirondack North Country and creating strong and effective partnerships that provide direct support to program constituents Since incorporation in 1955 ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State successfully lsquoinvestingrsquo millions of dollars mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding to build capacity and to sup-port community economic develop-ment across the region ANCArsquos portfolio of programs as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships bring together the many components that are need-ed to build stronger more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country
contact us67 Main Street Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983
Officephone5188916200 ANCArsquos newsletter is emailed on the first Thursday of the month Dead-line for content is one week prior to publication Send notices announce-ments and other items to Melissa Hart mhartadirondackorg
ancarsquos reacHSince2000ANCAhasreceived
$127Minfederalstategrantsandprivatedonations including $52M in Scenic Byways grants Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies
bull ANCArsquos estimated impact since2000 has been about $266M or a return of 20 to 1
bull $2174000 has been generat-ed directly for regional crafts-people and shop owners
bull Communitiesserved264bull Number of partners 131bull IndividualsandBusinesses
served448
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
About ANCA 11
ANCA Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTStephen M Erman mdash Regional Development Consultant and former Economic
Advisor Adirondack Park Agency
VICE PRESIDENTJohn Bartow mdash Executive Director Tug Hill Commission
TREASURERDale G Brown mdash Assistant Vice President and Manager NBT Bank
SECRETARYRoss Whaley mdash Senior Advisor Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENTRichard R Bird mdash Owner Birdrsquos Marine and Adirondack Real Estate
NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTPaul M Cantwell Jr ndash Attorney Cantwell amp Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTRon Montesi mdash Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENTMichele Ledoux mdash Executive Director Lewis County Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Kelly Blazosky mdash President Oneida County Tourism
Jill Breit mdash Executive Director Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Richard Burns mdash Manager Community and Customer Management National Grid
Kelly Chezum mdash Vice President for External Relations Clarkson
University
James T Ellis mdash Former Principal Tupper Lake High School
Eugene T Falvo mdash Vice President Falvo Manufacturing
Mike Farmer mdash TourismPublicity Director Town of Webb
Bruce Ferguson mdash Owner Scott Hill Farm
John C Kiechle mdash Owner Philadelphia Grass Company
Daniel Mason mdash Former Assistant Division Manager Exxon Mobil Refineries
Marti Mozdzier mdash Owner Wilemar Associates
Stephanie Ratcliffe mdash Executive Director The Wild Center
Alice Recore mdash President amp CEO Mountain Lake PBS
Arnie Talgo mdash Tug Hill Commission member former Senior Policy Analyst New
York Power Authority
Patricia Tatich mdash Director Warren County Planning Department
Eric Virkler mdash Director Lewis County Economic DevelopmentPlanning
State of the Adirondack North Country
The Adirondack North Country As-sociation (ANCA) has a long history of providing innovative grassroots-based leadership for the Adirondack North Country and creating strong and effective partnerships that provide direct support to program constituents Since incorporation in 1955 ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State successfully lsquoinvestingrsquo millions of dollars mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding to build capacity and to sup-port community economic develop-ment across the region ANCArsquos portfolio of programs as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships bring together the many components that are need-ed to build stronger more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country
contact us67 Main Street Suite 201 Saranac Lake NY 12983
Officephone5188916200 ANCArsquos newsletter is emailed on the first Thursday of the month Dead-line for content is one week prior to publication Send notices announce-ments and other items to Melissa Hart mhartadirondackorg
ancarsquos reacHSince2000ANCAhasreceived
$127Minfederalstategrantsandprivatedonations including $52M in Scenic Byways grants Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies
bull ANCArsquos estimated impact since2000 has been about $266M or a return of 20 to 1
bull $2174000 has been generat-ed directly for regional crafts-people and shop owners
bull Communitiesserved264bull Number of partners 131bull IndividualsandBusinesses
served448
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
Our SupportersAbanakee Studios LLC - Kathleen LarkinAdirondac Bail IncAdirondack Bank Adirondack Baskets amp Heritage Designs - Mick JarvisAdirondack Community Trust - Chester and Carol Clarridge FundAdirondack Community Trust - Evergreen FundAdirondack CouncilAdirondack Gateway Business AssociationAdirondack HarvestDouglas amp Marietta AlitzRip amp Shirley AllenAlmanzo amp Laura Ingalls Wilder AssociationAmericadeAmerican Maple MuseumArea Bike ShopsJohn and Janet BartowBig Tupper LLC - Michael FoxmanBill McBride ChevroletBionique Testing Laboratories IncRichard BirdBlack River St Lawrence Resource Cons amp DevLee amp Judi BorlandJill BreitPaul amp Teresa BreuerJason amp Gail BrillJere amp Elaine BrophyCarol BrownDale BrownAllen amp Donna BurnsRichard BurnsDonald CalderaCamoin Associates Inc - Robert J CamoinJake amp Laurie CampbellPaul M Cantwell JrCentral Adirondack AssociationKelly ChezumJason ClarkClarkson UniversityDonald K Clifford JrCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson CoCountry Lane - Jane BassettKaren DavidsonStephen DeHondLes amp Carol DelorimierJohn amp Anita DemingDavid DewanAllen DunhamDux Dekes - Jeff DuxburyJames amp Elaine EllisStephen Erman amp Margot GoldEssex CountyFalvo Mfg Co Inc - Eugene FalvoMichael FarmerMichael FarrellBruce FergusonFinch Paper LLCPeter amp Diane FishKate FishSam Fisk amp Linda CoeRobert amp Jean FlackeAndrew Fortune JrFranklin County Industrial Dev Agency
Joel J FriedmanFuller CommunicationsSusan Day FullerFulton County Regional CoCPhil GallosGeorge Kahler SalesGlens Falls National BankSylvia GolbinTony GoodwinJerrier HaddadHamilton CountyPatricia ldquoRicirdquo HardenGregory amp Jayne HartMelissa HartRoger HastingsJohn amp Marilyn HeimerdingerHerkimer CountyHigh Falls Park - Mackenzie WatsonGregory HillPaul amp Lucille HindsAnn Ruzow HollandHolmes and AssociatesHousing Assistance Program Essex CountyWilliam amp Mary HunterIlluminating Concepts LLCJocelyn R JerryJohn E Harvey Gasoline Alley IncJohn C KiechleCharles KieferNancy LaBombardAudrey LaFaveLake George Regional CoC amp CVBLake Placid Advertisers Workshop IncMary Jane LasherHendrik J LavergeElizabeth LemayClaire LeonardiMr amp Mrs Thomas LewandowskiHoward amp Sandy LoweEdward amp Marilyn LyndakerJohn amp Terry MartinoDan MasonMr amp Mrs W Scott McGrawMelissa McManusKim MeadeMirror Lake Inn - Ed amp Lisa WeibrechtRonald amp Rosemary MontesiMoserrsquos Maple ProductsMountain Lake PBSMountain Meadows BnB - Patricia QuinnMarti MozdzierGail MurrayNancy MuskinNature Conservancy New York State Department of Transportation Allan P NewellNiagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National GridNorthwoods Forest Consultants - Herbert BoyceNYS Energy Research and Development AuthorityNYS Snowmobile Association IncSharon OrsquoBrien Daniel amp Jane OrsquoLeary
Oneida County Tourism - Kelly BlazoskyRichard amp Sharon OttalaganoKara PageMartha PickardPlattsburgh Family Medicine - Dr Richard F LutinskiPoints North CommunicationsJoshua PorterSeymour Preston JrFrank E Przybycien PERobert amp Janet QuinnDennis RappRaquette Lake Property Owners AssocStephanie RatcliffeHarold amp Alice RecoreDebora RiceCharlene RichardsRogers-Carroll Family FoundationJamie RogersWilliam RoomeSacandaga Station - Willem MonsterSaratoga CountySaratoga Sweets - Mike FitzgeraldArthur amp Harriet SavageSchroon Lake Chamber of CommerceThomas Shearer amp Pamela JunqueraJohn A Sherman IIIBarbara SmorgansSouth Mountain Photos - Ed Wyant JrJohn amp Martha SpearSpiritus Gladius FoundationSt Lawrence County Soil amp Water Cons DistTed StephensSun Creations - Kim LandryTahawus Lodge Center - Appleby Foundation IncArnold amp Elizabeth TalgoPatricia TatichMary ThillTioga Construction Co Inc - Tim DillonJudith TonksTown of Long LakeTrain Brook Forge - David WoodwardTrenton Chamber of CommerceTug Hill Commission USDA Glazing Lands InitiativeEric VirklerWarren CountyWarren County Economic Dev CorpWashington CountyMary Jane WatsonRoss amp Beverly WhaleyNaj WikoffWildlife Conservations SocietyWild Orchard FarmThomas amp Patricia Willis JrWinslow ServicesPhilip amp Patricia WintererDavid WolffWiley WrightYellow Wood AssociatesEugene amp Susan ZeltmannDavid Zembiec
These individuals businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
