Tupper Lake, N.Y. — A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate several new interpretive displays and installations was held at 10 a.m. on July 12, 2017 in Tupper Lake’s Flanders Park. Complete with an interactive log roll, climbing spike and interpretive signs, the new installations in Tupper Lake’s Flanders Park tell the story of the community’s logging and rail heritage, the history of the park and Raquette Pond, and effectively connect the waterfront to the nearby Wild Center. The displays and interactives were designed and fabricated with funding provided by the New York State Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund. Installation was completed by The Wild Center Staff and the Village of Tupper Lake Department of Public Works. In addition to the installations, the park has undergone a number of other improvements, with more, such as the new bandshell, anticipated. Courtesy of The Wild Center and Adirondack Foundation’s Tupper Lake Fund, an Adirondack-styled WiFi Charging Station is located along the Park’s walkway. Plus the entire Park now enjoys broadband connectivity, thanks to partners The Wild Center, SLIC Network Solutions and DANC. “The Wild Center was excited to have the opportunity to tell the natural and human history story of Tupper Lake in situ,” said Stephanie Ratcliffe, Executive Director of The Wild Center. “While we view all 6 million acres of the Adirondacks as ours to interpret, to be able to enhance our immediate community with signage and interactive exhibits, explaining what a special place Tupper Lake is, was an honor.” “In a community that is ever-evolving, this beautiful, accessible, welcoming park complements the growing and diverse Park Street business district,” said Paul Maroun, Mayor of the Village of Tupper Lake. “These continued enhancements cement Flanders Park as a recreational and cultural centerpiece of Tupper Lake.” “These wonderful improvements are a real asset to both residents of, and travelers to Tupper Lake,” said Melissa McManus, Tupper Lake Director of Community Development. “The amazing interpretive signage and interactive pieces, along with increased and convenient internet connectivity literally underscore the community’s credo to ‘Connect and Discover’.” “This is a community with a can-do attitude,” said NYS Assemblyman Billy Jones. “Tupper Lake is successful in adding these terrific amenities because they don't just develop plans and write the grant applications, they implement the projects themselves. Congratulations to all on this tremendous addition to the waterfront experience.” “Being around water is just so calming, peaceful, and almost spiritual, and this project has provided yet another asset for people who come here and children who play here," said NYS Senator Elizabeth Little. “This project is an attraction not only for residents, but it will also attract other people Tupper Lake. For people who may be interested in purchasing something at the Adirondack Club and Resort, for instance, this adds to the appeal of the community.” “Governor Cuomo and the New York Department of State have long supported the Village of Tupper Lake, investing over $2 million dollars in the planning and development of various projects that have transformed the area,” said Rossana Rosado, New York Secretary of State. “Now, we are excited to celebrate with local leaders and the community as we debut the interactive and educational displays here at Raquette Pond that pay homage to the Village’s storied logging and rail history, enhancing the visitor experience and helping stimulate the local economy.” For more information about Tupper Lake, visit tupperlake.com. ### Officials cut the ribbon and preview the Tupper Lake waterfront interpretive exhibits on the Raquette Pond waterfront. (Photo credit: Rick Godin Productions) NYS Senator Betty LIttle tries out the log roll interactive, with support from Tupper Lake Mayor Paul Maroun, ROOST staffers Katie Stuart and Michelle Clement. (Photo credit: Rick Godin Productions)

Chris Morris , Communications Officer Office: (518) 523-9904 PO Box 288, Lake Placid, NY 12946 www.AdirondackFoundation.org | www.AdirondackGives.org July 13, 2017 LAKE PLACID — Adirondack Foundation’s Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund (UISF) is accepting grant applications from individuals and organizations for 2017. UISF supports nonprofits and community organizations that foster and promote life-long sports and healthy lifestyles for local kids. The fund also helps local athletes achieve their sports dreams, with a new emphasis on those who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service. “While we understand the demands of athletes, we are consistently impressed by the athletes who go above and beyond in respect to giving back,” said Mara Smith, a member of the UISF Committee. “We would like to make additional funds available to those athletes.” The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8. Applications must be submitted through Adirondack Foundation’s Online Grants Manager at www.adirondackfoundation.org. UISF focuses on the greater Tri-Lakes and Olympic regions and has two main goals for supporting athletes. One is to provide necessary support to local nonprofit organizations that promote athleticism and engage area youth in traditional summer and winter sports, thus fostering the next generation of competitive athletes. The second goal is to provide financial support for competitive, local, young athletes with regional, national and international promise in traditional winter and summer sports. Preference is given to athletes with the most promise and greatest financial need, and those who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service. For more information about the application process, contact Adirondack Foundation Program Officer Andrea Grout at (518) 523-9904 or andrea@adkfoundation.org. --

July, 2017: London-based travel website, GlobalGrasshopper, features beautiful destinations and resorts from around the world. ROOST hosted travel writer and editor of the site, Becky Moore, who wrote a piece about her recent stay in the Adirondacks. Read the article

Suzanne Maye, Lake Champlain Regional Marketing Manager for ROOST, presents.Kicking off the One NPS (National Park Service) two-day workshop sponsored by the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, on Sunday, July 9th, participants had the opportunity for an optional field trip; exploring the Lake Champlain Bridge Heritage AreaThere, ROOST’s Lake Champlain Region Marketing Manager, Suzanne Maye, Crown Point State Historic Site’s Superintendent, Michael Roets, and CVNHP’s Assistant Director, Jim Brangan provided introduction to the many historical and archeological features, as well as the multiple recreational opportunities at this scenic destination surrounding the Lake Champlain Bridge.The One NPS workshop, held July 9th through 11th, is an opportunity to bring together the various NPS programs and sites, CVNHP staff and HAPAC members to explore common goals among CVNHP Opportunities for Action and NPS program priorities and resources. By sharing current activities and priorities, participants collectively examine opportunities for enhanced coordination, cooperation and communication across these programs and partnerships that offer mutual benefit in advancing common or related goals.The group visits the Lake Champlain Bridge.

July 21, 2017 Temporary closure and spectator information for the IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon on Sunday, July 23 Alternate Routes Included Lake Placid, NY - The 19th annual IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon will take place from 6:30 a.m. to midnight this Sunday. The triathlon route includes a 2.4-mile swim in Mirror Lake, a 112-mile bike ride through Lake Placid, Keene, Upper Jay, Jay, Ausable Forks, and Wilmington, and a 26.2-mile run and around the Lake Placid village. Temporary road closures will begin at 5 a.m. The following are all estimated times based on New York State Police traffic control. Please use caution and expect delays. Road closures (Rt 86) Northbound in to Lake Placid from Wilmington beginning at 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Rt 86 westbound from Jay to Wilmington will close from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Rt 9N will close Northbound from Keene to Jay at 6 a.m until 5 p.m. Rt 9N will close in both directions between Jay and Ausable from 6 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Road closures (Rt 73) south/eastbound from Lake Placid to Keene beginning at 5 a.m. until 4 p.m. Alternate Routes LAKE PLACID TO JAY From Saranac Avenue/Route 86, go left at Main Street at the High Peaks Resort to Mirror Lake Drive. Left on Northwood Road. Left on Cobble Hill Road. Left on Route 86 to Wilmington. Right on Route 86 to Jay. Expect delays in the Village of Lake Placid, in Wilmington, and in Jay from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. AUSABLE FORKS TO WILMINGTON North on Main Street at Stewart’s to stop sign. Left on Guideboard Road. Bear left at fork to Silver Lake Road. Left on Bonnieview Road to Wilmington. Expect delays at intersection in Wilmington. AUSABLE FORKS TO SARANAC LAKE/LAKE PLACID North on Main Street at Stewart’s to stop sign. Left on Guideboard Road. Bear left at fork to Silver Lake Road. Left on Union Falls Road to Route 3. Left on Route 3 to Saranac Lake. In Saranac Lake take Route 86 East to Lake Placid. AUSABLE FORKS TO KEENE Route 86 West, crossing Jersey Bridge to Sheldrake Road. Right on North Jay Road. (County Route 64). Left on Valley Road (County Route 58). Right on Trumbulls Corner Road. Left on Route 9N South to Keene. Expect delays in Ausable Forks and at Route 9N intersection. SARANAC LAKE TO I-87 SOUTHBOUND Route 3 West to Tupper Lake. Route 30 South to Long Lake. Route 28N to Newcomb. Route 2 East to Exit 29 on Route I-87 or Route 28N to Warrensburg. POINTS SOUTH ON ROUTE I-87 TO LAKE PLACID From Northbound Route I-87 take exit 29 to Route 2 West to Route 28N. Turn right on Route 28N to Newcomb. Route 28N to Long Lake. Right on Route 30 to Tupper Lake. Right on Route 3 East to Saranac Lake. Take exit 30 towards Keene. Follow route 9N to Rt 73. Expect delays at Keene. POINTS NORTH ON ROUTE I-87 TO LAKE PLACID From Southbound on Route I-87 take exit 31 to Route 9N North. Route 9N North to Elizabethtown. Route 9N North to Route 73. Right on Route 73 to Keene. Expect delays at the intersection in Keene. KEENE TO LAKE PLACID Route 73 Westbound lane open. Expect Delays at River Road/Ski Jumps intersection. Access Village of Lake Placid via Old Military Road. LAKE PLACID TO WILMINGTON/AUSABLE FORKS/I-87 NORTHBOUND From Saranac Avenue/Route 86, go left at Main Street at the High Peaks Resort to Mirror Lake Drive. Left on Northwood Road. Left on Cobble Hill Road. Left on Route 86 to Wilmington. Straight through intersection on Bonnieview Road (County Route 19). Right on Silver Lake Road and follow detour arrows to Ausable Forks. Expect delays in the Village of Lake Placid and in Wilmington from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ###