ANDES HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING-January 2020
The tree lighting took place this year in front of the Hunting Tavern Museum, thanks to the Andes Society for History and Culture. Kari-Astrid Haugeto led the singing and Hank Ridder delighted all as Santa. The Tavern was full to the rafters with people of all ages enjoying delicious breads, soups and desserts.
THE LION KING, JR. ENTHRALLS AT ANDES SCHOOL – December 2019
A wonderful review by Judy Garrison of The Lion King, Jr. as performed by the ACS Drama Club.
GARDEN THERAPY: CHARMING OR CHEATING WITH CHARTREUSE – December 2019
We learn all about Chartreuse plants which can add color to your winter garden.
MOUNTAINEER TRACKS — December 2019
A review of the Drama Club’s The Lion King, Jr. , and a thank you to our veterans.
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSES TRANSIENT RENTAL REGULATIONS — December 2019
Planning Board discusses short term rental regulations.
BOOK REVIEW: You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life by Neil Pasricha — December 2019
In a NYC bookstore, Jane meets our author and is mesmerized by his energy, his life and how he came to overcome adversity.
THE WAY WE WERE – December 2019
A 93 year old woman votes for the 1st time; Miss Geogianna Spier slipped and fell from the landing of an outside stairway and landed on the icy waters of the Tremperskill Stream 20 feet below
CORRECTION and NOVEMBER CROSSWORD ANSWERS – December 2019
Crossword puzzle answers for November and an Article Correction
MEL & JUNE RUFF RETIRE; REBOUND: START A FARM STAND – November 2019
Although retired, Mel and June are enjoying a new life – June baking delicious pies and Mel tending the Farm Stand.
GARDEN THERAPY: A BLAST FROM THE GRASS – November 2019
In this segment of Mel’s column we learn all about ornamental grassers.
FIELD NOTES: TEASE A BEAR? — November 2019
Who would tease a bear? I would, I fess up. I tried; I failed, but captured another critter (on film.)
CATSKILL CROSSWORDS – November 2019
A new addition – a crossword puzzle – look for answers in next month’s Gazette
MOUNTAINEER TRACKS – November 2019
Students were invited by the Fire Dept. for Fire Prevention Week; The Drama Club is rehearsing for The Lion King.
LIBRARY NOTES – November 2019
Pamela extends thanks to all that helped in the temporary move of the Library from it’s present location to the temporary “BLINK” Location
SUMMER OF WILDINGS PART TWO: TAMING FERAL KITTENS — November 2019
Feral cats in Andes and Mary’s determination to find them a home.
THE WAY WE WERE – November 2019
There is an interesting little segment on Health Insurance. Not much seems to have changed.
SUMMER OF WILDINGS PART ONE: TENSE MOMENTS WITH PORCUPINES – October 2019
Mary’s battles with porcupines.
FIELD NOTES: BEAR WITH ME — October 2019
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has come out with a report stating that the numbers of our black bears and fishers are declining in the Adirondacks, but both species are thriving in the Southern Tier.
ANDES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: PUT IN YOUR 2 ¢! – October 2019
The last Comprehensive Plan was prepared and published in 2003 so a new one is needed. A 8 page questionnaire will be sent to all residents. Once they are received by the Town they will be collated and a Public Hearing will be held in the Spring.
MOUNTAINEER TRACKS — October 2019
Upcoming events at the Andes Central School this fall, together with a pesentation of “The Lion King” scheduled for November.
LIBRARY NOTES – October 2019
Lots going on – we have received grants which will fund our construction project. We will be operating our Library from the former Blink Gallery at the T-intersection of town. We expect to have the construction completed by early summer. Stay tuned for all updates.
BOOK REVIEW: UNCOMMON CARRIERS BY JOHN MCPHEE — October 2019
Jane came across this book in a secondhand bookstore where she’s gone to look for something else—a book they didn’t have. As with many things of this nature, the accidental find turned out to be a gem. Uncommon Carriers, originally published in 2006, consists of essays most of which had been published in the The New Yorker.
THE WAY WE WERE – October 2019
A fire breaks out on Delaware Ave., free clinic available to diagnose tuberculosis…………………..
MUSINGS ON TENNIS – November 2018
Gino plays tennis on Andes’ courts, enjoys it, but realizes he doesn’t play like his 25-year-old self did.
