LOCALadk Magazine

Cheers! On The Cover: Mark Polinski, Poke-O-Moonshine Climb: Pentecostal, 5.12c Photo By David Le Pagne I t seems difficult, sometimes, to get away from bad news and negativity. When that happens, grab a little LOCALadk. Here at the magazine, we're going to try to balance things out a bit. So, rather than having "jeers" section for things that bother us, we've created this section called Cheers! It's a special place to give a shout out, a thanks, or draw some attention to something good that's happening or something cool someone did. It's also a good place to say, "thank you," and we want our readers to chip in! If you want to send someone a Cheers! in the magazine, send us an email and let us know about it. If we can, we'll print it! eMail info@LOCALadk.com Cheers! To life and being able to experience some of the most amazing summer sunrises and sunsets on the planet. Cheers! To all those who have a story or photo to share which helps make LOCALadk the magazine that it is. We truly are humbled by all the amazing people we have met and continue to meet through the magazine. Cheers! To all those who donated even a few dollars to help save Willy Wonka the Dachshund, and everyone else who supports the Tri-lakes Humane society with their donations. Cheers! Cheers to all the hard working farmers who are up before dawn and to bed well after dark, providing us with delicious locally grown food. Cheers! Cheers to all of the volunteers including local police that help to make all of these wonderful races and events in the Adirondacks possible. Cheers! To Team LOCALadk, the "Gator Girls," for a great showing at this years Tupper Lake Warrior Run, crossing the finish line together, and winning the costume contest! It takes teamwork to put out this magazine, and more than ever, Kim, Suzanne, Jen, Marla, and Deb showed everyone how it's done. In This Issue 3 DEC Message 5 Cheers! and Contents 6 Who's Who 8 Up & Comer By Rhyann King 12 Adirondack 76'er By Bethany Garretson 14 Events 18 Adirondack Wood Workers By Sarah J. Hart 22 Special Places, Special Experiences By Tom Dwyer 24 Good Reads 25 I am LOCALadk - Caya Tege 26 Bringing Forth a Guide Book By Colin Loher 31 Adirondack Brew By Anne Brewer & Angela Smith 37 Gear We Use 40 Apres - Locally Delicious 42 Seasonal Cranberries By Wynde Kate Reece & Tammy Loewy 44 Epic Journey - Nepal By Andy Johnstone 50 Guest Photographer By John Digiacomo 54 Stillwater By Anne Brewer 56 Get in Shape for Skie Season By Kim Verstringhe 60 An Introduction to Adirondack Ecology By Jerry Jenkins

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