LOCALadk Magazine
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Contents LOCALadk 12 Up-and-Comer: Meet Jeshua Wilkinson Jeshua Wilkinson is LOC ALadk's featured "Up and Comer." Enjoy learning about Jeshua's journey from reluc- tant beginner to passionate young fashion designer dedicated to slow fashion, affordability, and breaking stereotypes in the fashion industr y. 16 Party on the Patio: Turning Backyard Vibes Into a Small-Town Music Legacy Troy celebrates "Party on the Patio," Saranac Lake's weekly music event that turns a simple bar patio into a lively community hub. With diverse bands, free shows, and a welcoming vibe, read about this cherished event shaping the town's vibrant music scene. 20 "What's in a Name?": The Story of John Thomas Brook Curt reflects on the power of words and the stories we choose to tell. He traces the journey to rename a small Adirondack stream after John Thomas, a formerly enslaved man who became a respected local farmer and citizen — a powerful act of historical recover y and recognition. 24 Epic Journey: From Sierra Summits to the Cascades' Crags Ben and Jackson relive an epic journey from their post- graduation expedition: a three-month excursion through the Sierras and Cascades. From epic routes to unexpected setbacks, their journey reveals the grit, growth, and gear-hauling behind life as emerging mountain professionals. 30 Pages In the Pines: The Volunteer-Run Libraries of Lake George Paul invites readers to step inside the stor y of Lake George's charming, volunteer-powered libraries— from a historic honor-system institution tucked beneath the pines to a whimsical roadside book haven —where community spirit, curiosity, and free access to books thrive year-round. 34 CSA In the North Country: North Point Community Farm Rhiannon inter views Mike Champagne of North Point Community Farm, whose CSA program is one of the many regional CSAs working to reconnect Adirondack residents with local food, community, and the land itself. Learn how this farmer's journey exemplifies what it means to grow — and eat — locally. 37 Adirondack Place Names Erik, the "Place Name Dude," provides a bonus round ofour series surrounding the histor y of names given to various locations throughout the Adirondacks. Enjoy learning about the histor y of the names — known as toponyms — behind some of your favorite locations.