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10 WE ARE WhAT WE EAT
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Adirondack foothills provide resources and more for woodworking artisans

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Fulton County companies chart growth, create jobs

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Promote and Play

twin Cities Sports Promotions serves as a marketing agent for former athletes. Since 1990, the company has worked to help clients with appearances, and endorsements such as autograph signings, corporate hospitality functions and speaking engagements. to date, twin Cities Sports Promotions and owner mike Hauser have promoted more than 125 events for various athletes, including the new york yankees no. 1 draft pick, Cito Culver (below left, with Hauser). the companys employees are also sports historians and founded the Fulton-montgomery Sports Historical Society. the organization researches, documents and promotes upstate new yorks rich sports history, including the Amsterdam mohawks baseball team, made up of college athletes and part of the Perfect Game Collegiate baseball League. For more information, visit www.tcsportspromotions.com and www.amsterdammohawks.com.

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stretching from Gloversville to the west of Fulton County, the route 29a Chain of lakes includes a number of the areas 44 lakes, as well as a variety of campsites. lakes found along the route include peck lake, east Caroga lake, West Caroga lake and Green lake (shown here), to name a few. each lake offers recreational opportunities such as boating and fishing, and public trails are located nearby, ideal for hiking and mountain biking. the Fulton County tourism department just published a comprehensive map of the route 29a Chain of lakes area. For more information, visit www.44lakes.com or call 1-800-676-3858.
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n Fifty nine percent of Fulton County is within the adirondack park. it is the southern Gateway to the adirondacks. state route 29, which runs through the middle of the county, is the boundary between the northern and southern zone for many hunting seasons. n agriculture is important in Fulton County, with more than 200 farms producing dairy, fruit, grain and livestock. n Fulton County is home to the cities of Gloversville and Johnstown; the villages of broadalbin, mayfield and northville; and the towns of bleecker, Caroga, Johnstown, ephratah, northampton, oppenheim, perth and stratford.

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Fulton County is rich in history and it has the museums to prove it. Partnering with the town of Johnstown, the Johnstown Historical Society opened the areas first museum in 1908. the museum, which includes antique furniture from the 1900s and displays local agricultural history, is located on market Street in the city. the Johnstown School museum was established in 2003 to preserve the history and tradition of education in the district, and features a collection of school memorabilia dating back to the 1700s. Also established in 2003, the Glove theatre museum includes items such as a motion picture projector from the 1930s and an ushers uniform worn in the 1940s and 1950s. Other museums in Fulton County include the Fulton County Historical Society and museum in Gloversville, the Grandoe Glove museum in Gloversville, the Wildlife Sports and educational museum in vail mills, the Johnson Hall Historic Site in Johnstown, and the Peck Lake Park Schoolhouse and museum on Pecks Lake. For more information on any of these museums, visit www.44lakes.com.

new york State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame

the new york State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame, established in 1983, is a statewide organization that recognizes and honors those who hunt, fish and trap in order to preserve outdoor sports, while continuing to help conserve natural resources. In June of 2010, the group opened a new museum within the Wildlife Sports and educational museum, located in broadalbin. the 14,000-square-foot museum is dedicated to preserving the art, artifacts and history of hunting, fishing and other outdoor sports. visitors can see collections of firearms, fishing tackle and accessories, as well as hundreds of fish, birds and animal mounts. For additional information, visit www.nysohof.org, www.wildlifesportsmuseum.com or call (518) 883-4933.

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Comprising an ensemble of musicians and music teachers from new yorks Capital district, the Gloversville Civic band has been entertaining the area for five decades. the group, typically playing classical and jazz tunes, as well as chamber music and pops, performs an array of concerts during the summer months. Led by principal conductor tom Gerbino and associate conductor Joshua thompson, the Gloversville Civic bands music is influenced by groups such as the dallas Wind Symphony, the tokyo kosei Wind ensemble and the boston Pops.
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Honoring a Legacy
established in 2008, the elizabeth Cady Stanton Hometown Association works to promote Stantons legacy as the pioneer of womens rights and suffrage through community service and educational events. the organization is based in Johnstown, where Stanton was born in 1815. Some of the associations community service projects have included avenue banners for downtown lampposts, educational re-enactments and August celebrations of the 19th Amendment that accorded American women voting rights. For more information, visit the website at www.elizabethcadystantonhometown.org.

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Changing the World One melody At a time

A group that began making music in Fulton County has evolved into a traveling rock band, focused on spreading their message and changing the world. the band, Flame, comprises 10 people with developmental/physical disabilities, including autism, down syndrome and blindness. the group is part of Lexington, Fulton Countys nySARC Inc. chapter, which is the united States largest nonprofit organization supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Flame performs more than 70 shows each year and has released four Cds. the group has been featured in People magazine and on AbCs Good Morning America. For more information, visit www.lexingtoncenter.org.

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Fulton county at a glance

pOpULATION Fulton County: 55,531 LOCATION Fulton County is in east-central new york and is known as the Gateway to the Adirondacks. bEGINNINGS the county began to prosper more than 250 years ago when Sir William Johnson, a representative of the english king, created tryon County. the county later divided into Fulton and montgomery counties. Fulton Countys namesake is Robert Fulton, who invented the steamship. FOR mORE INFORmATION Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2 n. main St. Gloversville, ny 12078 Phone: (518) 725-0641, (800) 676-3858 Fax: (518) 725-0643 www.fultoncountyny.org

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griculture is second nature in Fulton County, dating back to when the county was formally settled in 1838. The industry continues to be a huge part of the Fulton County economy in 2012. In fact, agriculture and agritourism allow residents ample opportunities to enjoy the fruits of local labor by purchasing food grown here in the fertile natural surroundings, and often times residents can also learn more about food production at the source. One such place is Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, a store that provides access to local foods and natural products at fair value. One of the main missions of Mohawk Harvest is to support the sustainability of the local economy and operate for the benefit of the community. It is located in downtown Gloversville because the ownership believes in the downtown district, and a one-time membership fee of $150 at Mohawk Harvest allows customers to order
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bulk items as well as take advantage of special member discount days. 8,500 maple Trees Another interesting agritourism destination in Fulton County is Peaceful Valley Maple Farms, located on LaGrange Road in the Town of Johnstown. The business produces fresh maple syrup tapped from 8,500 trees that are located within Fulton and Montgomery counties. Ive been making syrup for more than 20 years and have vastly expanded this business over the last five years, says Steve Savage, owner of Peaceful Valley Maple Farm. I built a new sugar house in 2005 and then added a restaurant in 2007 that is doing well. We serve a ton of pancake breakfasts during the fall and spring syrup seasons. Savage says he has established

many wholesale and retail accounts for Peaceful Valley syrup and is planning to increase his Internet sales in the near future. This is a good tourism community because of all the lakes that this area has to offer, and agritourism opportunities are making Fulton County even more popular, he says. blueberries and Wine Other agritourism spots include Timberlane Blueberry Farm in Caroga that is open until early September or until the blueberries run out, and Rogers Family Orchards in Johnstown where customers pick apples and have access to cider and other farm products. Also in Fulton County is Eagle Mills Cider Mill & Family Fun Park in Broadalbin, which has a bakery and fudge shop, ice cream mill,

gemstone mining, dino dig, express train and a petting goat junction. Meanwhile, Fultonville is home to Hummingbird Hills Winery, a family-owned business where the wine is produced with minimal preservatives. Their product line includes elderberry, seyval blanc, a Hummingbird apple blend and a Hound Dawg red. In addition, there are individual farmers markets in Gloversville, Johnstown and Northville that each operate from May to October. Fulton County is beautiful in the spring, summer, fall and winter, and agriculture makes it even more special, Savage says. Agriculture and agritourism remain vital around here, as it always has been. For more information on any of these Fulton County agritourism destinations, please find them on Facebook.

below, left: Fresh maple syrup from peaceful valley maple Farms in Johnstown below, right: todd rogers owns rogers Family orchards in Johnstown, where customers can pick their own apples.

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hen cabinet maker Lothar Herrlett moved his family to Gloversville in 1972, he had a plan. He wanted to give us a better life, says his son John. Here there was clean air to breathe and space to play. Its a beautiful area where you can enjoy life a bit easier. Fulton County a Fit for Woodworkers Today, the Herrlett family still enjoys what Fulton County has to offer, and the senior and junior Herrletts shop, Herrl Woodcraft, has become one of the areas premier woodworking businesses.

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Beyond its natural beauty, John Herrlett says, Fulton County is a good fit for the growing number of area woodworking shops. Its a cost-effective place to do business, says Herrlett, whose shop specializes in custom kitchens. We have the workforce and lower real estate costs. In the Capital District, a building like ours would be 10 times the cost and wed be in some shady industrial area. This is a more comfortable area; youre centrally located and your customers can find you more easily. Doug Avery, a lifelong resident of Johnstown and owner of Avery Millwork there, also sees the local

workforce and affordable real estate as key ingredients in his business success, as are Johnstowns location and quality of life. This is a great place to raise a family, says Avery. The mountains are always in the background, Sacandaga Lake is right here. In three and a half hours I can be in Manhattan, in five minutes I can be in a cornfield and in 15 minutes I can be hiking up a mountain. Its quite diversified. Area Offers Resources, Support The supportive nature of the local woodworking community is a plus One of the nice things

lothar herrlett (above) and his son lothar, Jr. (left) stain cabinet doors at their shop, herrl Woodcraft in Gloversville.

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about the area is that we all help each other out, Avery says as is the availability of more tangible resources. There are a lot of sawmills around here where I can get hardwoods. We get cherry, maple, ash, and pine is readily available. Avery is particularly pleased with the arrival of new technology companies nearby, which he believes will benefit the entire local woodworking industry, as high-dollar employees buy and renovate homes. Nature, Architecture Inspire Susy Easterly knows all about renovating, having bought a former machine shop in the Gloversville historic district, which she turned into her own woodworking shop and which, in time, will also be her gallery and home. One of the rare women to make her living in woodworking, Easterly came home to the area after earning a graduate degree in industrial design at Savannah College of Art and Design in Charleston, S.C. After working in another local shop for several years, in 2011 she launched Easterly Woodwork and Design. Today, she is exploring the local customer base for her custom work, doing general woodworking projects, and designing and building unique furniture, including heirloom-quality pieces for children. Though she favors contemporary design rather than the rustic look many others in the area prefer, the environment is special for her, as it was years ago for Lothar Herrlett. Its beautiful here, and the Adirondacks and the architecture are inspirations. For more information, visit Herrl Woodcraft at www.herrl woodcraft.com, Avery Millwork at www.averymillwork.com and Easterly Woodwork and Design on Facebook.
Left: susy easterly, owner of easterly Woodwork and design Right: this caterpillar table at the Gloversville public library was built by easterly Woodwork and design.

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hile economic success stories have become harder to root out on a national level, Fulton County has much to be proud of over the last couple of years. AirJet Weve found that there is a lot of talent in this county, says David Agee, president of AirJet Technologies Inc., a Fulton County-based company with its eye keenly focused on innovation and growth. Fulton County is

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our home and we want it to grow. For the past five years, AirJets seven-person team of highly skilled technicians and business leaders has engaged in extensive testing and research, all aimed at the creation of the AirJet Plow System, which uses powerful wind turbines to generate hurricane-force winds in order to remove snow and ice on roadways, railroads and airport runways. The new invention has Agee and team touring the globe to get the word out about their innovative new product, 90 percent of which is produced in New York.

airJet technologies inc. president david agee (left) and darren derocker, production design engineer, look over drawings of the airJet plow system. Left: airJet plow systems are designed, tested and manufactured in the companys Gloversville facility.

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Weve sort of become a mini-hub within the larger rural area that surrounds us and in turn, that helps us create jobs.
The mohawk Cabinet Co. Another manufacturing success story exists in a local manufacturer of ice cream dipping freezers called the Mohawk Cabinet Co. The Mohawk success story began in June 2009 when Hussmann Corp., a Missouri-based manufacturer of refrigeration units, moved its Fulton County-based freezer plant operations to Mexico, leaving behind dozens of unfilled jobs. And though the company moved on, some of the jobs it provided survived thanks to the efforts of a handful of dedicated former Hussmann employees who, in less than a year, formed the Mohawk Cabinet Co. in April 2010. Today, the company continues to produce energy-efficient ice cream dipping cabinets, all of which are manufactured in Gloversville using American-made parts. And although it currently employs less than a dozen people, the growing companys five-year goal is to have as many as 50 full-time employees. FAGE USA International companies also have a big role to play in the Fulton County economy. FAGE USA, a Greece-based company and major international producer of Greek yogurt, bases its U.S. operations in Johnstown. FAGE, which came to Fulton County in 2005, is planning to build an $18 million to $23 million whey treatment facility that will sit on 2 acres of land adjacent to the Gloversville Johnstown Joint Wastewater Treatment Facilities. The goal of the expansion, which is set to begin in Spring 2012, is to double production. In doing so, more jobs will also be created at the yogurt manufacturers production plant in the Johnstown Industrial Park. The company currently employs around 115 people. broadband Expansion While local companies such as AirJet and FAGE USA innovate internally, business leaders in Fulton County continue to promote the expansion of infrastructure in order to attract more companies to the region. The availability of broadband and Ethernet, for example, has become an important development tool in attracting and retaining business. That expansion helps further connect Fulton County to the growing nanoscience industry that is springing up around Albany and other nearby cities. Weve sort of become a mini-hub within the larger rural area that surrounds us, says Michael J. Reese, president and CEO of the Fulton County Economic Development Corp. And in turn, that helps us create jobs. For more information, please visit AirJet Technologies Inc. at www.airjettechnologies.com, Mohawk Cabinet Co. at www.mohawkcabinet.com, FAGE USA at www.fageusa.com and Fulton County Economic Development Corporation at www.sites4u.org.

Clockwise from top: an employee assembles an airJet plow; david agee, president of airJet technologies inc.; an employee at FaGe usa, a major producer of Greek yogurt, monitors equipment.

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ADIRONDACK hARLEy-DAvIDSON Biz: Motorcycle shop Buzz: The Harley-Davidson name is synonymous with motorcycles, and the Adirondack store keeps bikes in Fulton County running smoothly. Whether in the market for a new or used bike, in need of an accessory or tune-up, or just looking to get in on the local bike culture, fellow bike lovers at Adirondack Harley-Davidson in Broadalbin will have the solution. www.adkhd.com 22
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GLOvE CITIES vETERINARy hOSpITAL Biz: Veterinary hospital Buzz: Fulton Countys furry residents are well taken care of at Glove Cities Veterinary Hospital. A team of highly skilled vets and their assistants perform a range of services, from general exams and check-ups to surgeries and advanced dental services. www.glovecityveterinaryhospital.com FAmILy COUNSELING CENTER OF FULTON COUNTy Biz: Counseling Buzz: The Family Counseling Center of Fulton County provides comprehensive care for mental health and counseling needs. The center was established in 1976 and features a mental health clinic, along with a team of professionals who specialize in domestic violence and childrens services. www.thefamilycounselingcenter.org ThE NATIONAL JUKEbOx ExChANGE Biz: Jukebox shop Buzz: Take a step back to the time of Greased Lightning and the King of Rock n Roll at the National Jukebox Exchange. The shop buys, sells, restores and repairs jukeboxes, as well as other coin-operated antiques including slot machines, arcade items and vending machines. With a complete remanufacturing facility, the store is able to restore almost all jukeboxes made between the 1930s and 1980s. www.nationaljukebox.com EpImED INTERNATIONAL Biz: Pain management Buzz: Epimed International produces a line of products designed to provide pain management and relief. Its highquality, innovative products help with a range of acute and chronic illnesses and aid pain specialists in ensuring patients are as comfortable as possible. Products include radiation safety gear, needles and various trays and kits. www.epimedpain.com

DC 6096 300 Enterprise Rd. Johnstown store 2146 101 sanford Farm shopping Center AMstERDAM store 1806 233 Fifth Ave. Ext. GLoVERsVILLE

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Ceo roundtable Wants to bolster eConomiC GroWth
erry Swierzowski says an annual retreat in 2010 for the Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry addressed several subjects, but something especially interesting came out of the discussions. It was there that the idea of a Fulton montgomery CeO Roundtable was introduced, and the Roundtable became a reality in 2011 and is still going strong in 2012. In todays economy, communities looking to attract new industries often market the assets of a whole region instead of just one city or town, so Fulton and montgomery counties have joined up to market our entire region for the sake of future economic growth, says Swierzowski, interim president of the Fulton County

Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry. thats where the CeO Roundtable comes in.

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the Roundtable consists of CeOs or managers from 80 of the largest employers in the two counties, with the executives meeting on a regular basis to discuss regional growth and how to accomplish it. Weve probably had a dozen meetings since the Roundtable was formed, conducted by Fulton montgomery Community College President dr. dustin Swanger, Swierzowski says. the college happens to be located on the boundary line between the two counties, so dr. Swanger chairing the sessions is ideal. Swierzowski says the first order

of business for the Roundtable was to create a regional economic development plan, with goals of getting the region better prepared for eventual industrial expansion. One aspect of the plan points out that our regions students need to be educated and trained with skills across the spectrum for better assimilation into the 21st century workforce, she says. Another goal is to develop more industrial and commercial sites both large and small that are shovel-ready for interested industries to occupy on virtually a moments notice.

We have 44 Lakes
Swierzowski adds that the regional economic development plan also markets the regions assets, since many relocating companies today take a regions quality of life into consideration when moving. Our region has 44 lakes along with comfortable communities, a good transportation system, and we are equidistant to the big cities of new york, boston and montreal, she says. We have a lot of positives that are advantageous to industries wanting to locate or relocate. Kevin Litwin
Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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ECONOmIC pROFILE
ECONOmIC OvERvIEW
Fulton Countys economy currently features industrial, warehousing/distribution, commercial, retail, food manufacturing and other businesses.

pOpULATION

WORKFORCE

55,531
COmmUTE

81%

White-Collar Jobs

22.5 minutes
mean travel time to Work

19%

blue-Collar Jobs

EDUCATION TAxES TRANSpORTATION

albany international airport (518) 242-2200 www.albanyairport.com About 44 miles from Johnstown Fulton County airport 160 Co. Hwy. 153 Johnstown, ny 12095 (518) 762-0220 www.fulcony.com amtrak amsterdam station Railroad St. & W. main Ave., Rte. 5 W. Amsterdam, ny 12010 (800) 872-7245 www.amtrak.com Amtrak passenger rail service is 15 minutes away from Johnstown.

22% 7% 7%

4% 4% 8%

associate degree

County sales tax

bachelors degree

state sales tax

Graduate degree

total sales tax

mAJOR EmpLOyERS
Fulton County Chapter nys arC (lexington Center) 1411 employees nathan littauer hospital 900 employees County of Fulton 842 employees Wal-mart distribution Center 831 employees Gloversville enlarged school district 600 employees price Chopper stores 495 employees Fulton-montgomery Community College 424 employees hFm boCes 375 employees exel 373 employees

ECONOmIC RESOURCES
Fulton County regional Chamber of Commerce & industry www.fultoncountyny.org Fulton County economic development Corporation www.sites4u.org empire state development esd.ny.gov empire state development/ international division esd.ny.gov/International.html Center For economic Growth www.ceg.org Gloversville business improvement district (bid) www.gloversvillebid.com

bUS TRANSpORTATION
Gloversville transit hub 109 W. Fulton St. Gloversville, ny (518) 773-4528 www.rideGtS.com www.trailwaysny.com Hub for regional and national bus transportation within, to and from Fulton County. Ticketing agent and mini-hub for Adirondack Trailways bus system. Connections to Montgomery Area Xpress and Amsterdam Transit Systems.

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great meals make happy People

loCals savor abundant menus and invitinG atmospheres
ulton Countys numerous family-owned eateries deliver warm atmospheres and varied menus. Whether it is a braised rack of lamb at 5:30 p.m. or a made-from-scratch pie early in the morning, Fulton County has a variety of options.

restaurants
Charlies Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant that benefits from owners bob and Carla Palmateers combined experience of more than 50 years in the restaurant business. the restaurant received its namesake in honor of bobs mother, Charlie,

who worked in the areas restaurant community beginning in 1968. Charlies menu offers unique, made-from-scratch delicacies, and it boasts a professional staff butcher who prepares fine Angus beef cuts. Charlies strives to please as it provides an open dining area and bar room, as well as signature items like Red Jade Almond Chicken, braised Rack of Lamb, and kentucky Hot brown Classic, to name a few. For more information, please visit www.charliesrestaurant30.com. Raindancer Restaurant is a family-run eatery that doreen and Walter Porath established in 1980.

the Raindancer owes its success to the simple formula of offering customers generous portions, high-quality service and a vast menu of more than 80 dishes made from fresh ingredients. the Raindancer features a cocktail lounge, a wide selection of beers and wines, and multiple dining rooms for special occasions. Locals favorite dishes include the filet mignon, prime rib and scallops. to learn more, visit www.raindancerrestaurant.com.

diners
For a tasty, convenient meal, the miss Johnstown diner is a

Above: lobster and prime rib at Charlies restaurant Right: seafood brodetto at sams seafood steakhouse

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Local Flavor

great place to go. the popular diner has served loyal customers from its historic main Street location for more than 90 years. boasting ample portions at reasonable prices, miss Johnstown diner serves traditional diner mainstays like homemade fries, pies and donuts, as well as unique items like a sausage cheeseburger and their famous macaroni salad and gravy (mac and gravy), which are hits with the locals. Gloversville Palace diner is another convenient restaurant that offers large portions and reasonable prices. Complementing its delicious food, the diner provides a warm ambiance with its rail-car diner styling and its uncommonly friendly atmosphere. Gloversville Palace diner gets its uniquely friendly environment from the fact that it is family-run, with each member serving a particular role. While father tony Sena, Sr. prepares items like homemade roast beef and meatloaf, sons tony Jr. and Richard run the grill, and mother Jackie waits on customers.

steakhouse
As its name suggests, Sams Seafood Steakhouse specializes in steaks and seafood. However, Sams offers much more. In addition to those specialties, Sams offers conventional American items like burgers and fries, as well as more unique meals derived from Greek, mediterranean and vegetarian items. With more than 17 years of experience in the fine dining industry, Sams executive chef Lauren R. Saltsman applies his expertise to ensure that every dish will satisfy. Sams is owned by noted local restaurateur Sam vahaviolos, who also owns Romanas Restaurant in Johnstown. to learn more, visit www.samsseafoodsteakhouse.com. Braxton Shoop

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Arts & Culture

art savvy
Fulton County boasts several popular art Galleries
hile the visual splendor of the southern Adirondack Park can be seen all over Fulton County, residents and visitors to the area need not look any further than a series of locally owned and supported art galleries for visual stimulation.

artistic connections
Indeed, opportunities to see visual art abound in Fulton County, the most prominent of which is the Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry Art Gallery. the free-admission gallery is located in the chambers offices at the corner of Fulton and main streets in Gloversville. throughout the year, the

chamber promotes the visual arts through its partnership with the Sacandaga valley Arts network (SvAn), www.svanarts.org, an organization that serves the regions growing arts community in a variety of ways. SvAn, which was founded in 1997 by a group of nearly 30 local artists, has its own gallery located in the Fulton County visitor Center at vail mills. the gallery is a central meeting place for artists and art lovers and is open most weekdays. SvAn also sponsors dozens of visual-art centered events throughout the year, including the annual downtown Gloversville Art Fair and Sale, which provides

local artists an opportunity to showcase and sell their works. the fair, which takes place each summer, is held across from the Gloversville Farmers market in the park between elm and north main streets.

oFF the Beaten Path

A handful of smaller galleries also help supplement the visual arts experiences available in Fulton County. Perhaps the most notable is the micropolis Art Gallery, www.micropolisgallery.org, which is housed in the mohawk Harvest Cooperative market at 30 n. main St. in downtown Gloversville. the micropolis Art Gallery is a great way to see the diversity of visual art that exists in Fulton County, as the gallery features local artists from a variety of styles, including photography, painting, textiles and mixed media. One of the most recent additions to the growing gallery community in Fulton County is located in northville at the Orendaga on northville Lake, www.orendaga.com, an overnight inn that also contains the bellwether Ceramic Studio and the main House Gallery. In addition to showcasing local work, the bellwether Ceramic Studio also offers a series of classes and workshops. Other galleries such as the one located in the northville Public Library help to serve outlying areas of the community. In addition to formal galleries, local businesses like Robyn dees Hair design in Gloversville also display local art throughout the year. Brandon Lowe

housed inside the Fulton County regional Chamber of Commerce and industry building in Gloversville, the gallery features work from local artists.

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PHOtOS by JeFFRey S. OttO

Artwork at the micropolis Art Gallery

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Sports & Recreation

the great outdoors

Fulton Countys outdoor Wonderland oFFers year-round Fun

ulton Countys serene natural environment gets the entire community active outdoors. Whether it is skiing, fishing, snowmobiling or hiking, Fulton County has year-round activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

sPring, summer and early Fall

Fulton County gives golfers variety, as it boasts seven outstanding courses including Fox Run Golf Club in Johnstown, Holland meadows Golf Course in Gloversville, kingsboro Golf Club

in Gloversville, nick Stoner municipal Golf Course in Caroga Lake, Pine brook Golf Club in Gloversville and Sacandaga Golf Club in northville. For the health-conscious, Fulton Countys 8-mile-long Rail trail offers a challenging and scenic paved path from Johnstown to Gloversville. built on the former Fonda Johnstown & Gloversville rail line, this trail gives walkers, joggers and bicyclists a long, peaceful retreat in Fultons lush scenery. Fans of extreme sports flock

to Royal mountain to enjoy supercross, motocross and hill climbing. Royal mountains supercross and hill climbing events are open to numerous classes of vehicles, and its motocross track is hand-raked after every race to ensure a smooth terrain for the best racing possible. visit www.royalmountain.com for more information.

Winter
When it comes to fun in the snow, skiing is king. Fulton boasts two premier skiing locations. the Royal mountain Ski Area is nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack mountains. Its numerous ski lifts can transport more than 3,000 people each day, and its snowmaking capabilities enable Royal mountain to cover 95 percent of the terrain with fresh powder. the Lapland Lake nordic vacation Center was founded in 1978, and it is meticulously maintained by owner and former u.S. Olympic skier Olavi Hirvonen and his wife, Ann. Lapland Lake enjoys highly reliable snowfalls and lengthy winter seasons. It offers 50 kilometers of lighted trails, including 4 kilometers of easy and intermediate trails. Lapland Lake also provides sledding, tubing and ice-skating venues as well as equipment rentals. visit www.laplandlake.com for more information. Fulton County is hooked on ice fishing. In the last weekend of January, the county hosts the annual Walleye Challenge ice fishing competition. this event brings more than 1,500 competitors and thousands of spectators to the area in support of this extreme fishing method. In addition to pride and a natural spirit of competition, competitors are driven by prizes including

pine brook Golf Club

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four-wheelers, snowmobiles and thousands of dollars in cash. Fulton County enjoys several other wintertime delights including snowmobiling, ice skating and sledding, to name a few. Fulton County is the home of dozens of groomed snowmobile trails with many local clubs pitching in to keep them maintained.

other activities
Although some activities are naturally limited to certain seasons, Fulton County has plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy year round. Its ample wilderness has an abundance of wildlife, making it perfect for hunting. the county also contains 44 serene lakes, and numerous streams that draw fishermen in search of trout, bass, walleye and pike. For more information, visit the Fulton County tourism website at www.44lakes.com. Braxton Shoop

PHOtOS by tOdd bennett

Fishing at pecks lake

PHOtO by JeFFRey S. OttO

multiple choices
hFm boCes helps prep students For best Careers
etting high school students to start thinking about todays and tomorrows challenging career world is what the Hamilton-Fultonmontgomery board of Cooperative education Services or HFm bOCeS is all about. All junior and senior high school students who are enrolled in HFm bOCeS programs within Hamilton, Fulton and montgomery counties attend classes for half days at their respective schools, and then attend classes at HFm bOCeS during the other half of each school day. HFm bOCeS is located adjacent to Fulton-montgomery Community College on Route 67 in Johnstown, and shares all campus buildings and facilities with the college. Students go for a half day at their schools for the

core academic subjects, then spend the other half of their day at bOCeS taking non-traditional classes that interest them they choose those classes with the help of their guidance counselor, says Patrick michel, HFm bOCeS superintendent. For example, one student might enroll here in our pre-engineering program, another might be interested in welding, another in health care and so on.

college and career ready

bOCeS is a new york State education department program whose goal is to get high school students to become college and career ready, especially in todays advancing world. Studies show that all high school students

Above: patrick michel, superintendent of the hamilton-Fulton-montgomery board of Cooperative education services Right: students work on a project in their digital multimedia & Communications class. Far right: ninety-three percent of students in the hFm boCes program earn a high school diploma.

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education

today should attain some degree of technical expertise by the time they graduate, and thats where we can help, michel says. All students should know how to read well and write well, plus be technically savvy. those students will eventually secure good careers and be prosperous. the bOCeS program has met with success in the HFm region, with 93 percent of students in the program going on to earn their high school diploma. In addition, bOCeS educates 99 percent of disabled children in the region on the same college campus as their non-disabled peers, and the annual graduation rate for special needs children is 92 percent. We not only offer traditional trade career programs for electricians, plumbers and mechanics, but highly academic subjects for careers leading into medicine, law, science, mathematics and engineering, michel says. We are also talking about adding a music program for the 2012-2013 school year because a lot of music programs are being cut due to fiscal issues in this region.

Freshmen and soPhomores?

michel says bOCeS is also thinking about extending their college and career readiness initiative to freshmen and sophomores in the near future. We get high school students thinking early about possibly pursing the hottest of careers, so that they are ahead of the game by the time they graduate and get ready for college or a technical career, he says. We are helping to reshape education in the Hamilton, Fulton and montgomery counties, as well as all of new york State. For more information, please visit www.hfmboces.org. Kevin Litwin

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Health & Wellness

Back-up Plan
dr. Jian shen treats a variety oF spinal Conditions
orthern new york offers a new level of spine care with the addition of orthopedic surgeon Jian Shen to the staffs of two area hospitals. dr. Shen moved to the area in July 2011 and joined the medical practice of dr. Russell Cecil and dr. Gerald Ortiz who practice both at nathan Littauer Hospitals Johnstown Surgery Center in Gloversville as well as at St. marys Healthcare in Amsterdam.

minimally invasive sPine surgery

Since his arrival, Shen performed new yorks first endoscopic cervical spine surgery and treated patients with a variety of spinal conditions. He takes a conservative approach toward surgery, opting for non-surgical procedures like epidural spine injections or physical therapy before considering more invasive measures.

Orthopedic surgeon Jian Shen, m.D.

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natural Beauty & oPPortunity lure exPertise

Shen is happy with his move across the country. I really like the northeast and the Adirondacks; its beautiful here, Shen says, adding that northeast new yorks small-town atmosphere is also appealing. I did all my training in big cities, but there are more opportunities in a place like here. I can use my skills more and help people more. most recently, Shen completed a spine surgery fellowship at the university of California San Francisco medical Center. He has a medical degree from Cornell university medical College in new york City and completed a surgical internship at mayo Clinic in Rochester, minn., and an orthopedic surgery residence at Wake Forest university medical Center in Winston-Salem, n.C. Looking forward, Shen wants to be part of even more innovation in the area. I want to be able to spur a center of excellence in the Adirondacks and give even better care in the area, he says. For more information, visit www.nlh.org and www.smha.org. Heather Johnston Johnson

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COmmUNITy pROFILE
SNApShOT
Historic Fulton County offers access to excellent schools, sophisticated cultural events and limitless outdoor recreation. Fulton County living provides urban convenience in a hometown environment.

TImE zONE
eastern

EThNICITy:

95%
White

hOUSEhOLD INFORmATION
AGE:

1%
black

WEAThER

40

2% 2%
other

80 F 9 F 45

median resident age

hispanic

July high temperature

24% 47%
20-54

19 and under

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January low temperature

annual rain Fall (vs. national average annual rain Fall of 37)

29% 52%
married

55 and over

COST OF LIvING

vOTER REGISTRATION: mARITAL STATUS:

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$108,505
median home price

RECyCLING
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48%
single

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As dusk fell on Gloversville, I walked down main Street. I stopped dead in my tracks and peered through the window of the tiny glove shop. Looking just past the window display, I could see a light still on in the workshop. It was after hours but I was leaving town the next day and didnt want to miss a chance to witness history. I knocked on the door and daniel Storto answered. Storto is not a Gloversville native something unusual in itself in this small industrial upstate new york town. more unusual is that he is a glove-maker. Perhaps the last one in a town named for the craftsmen that built it. Storto is a native of toronto and learned his trade alongside his grandfather. Working in a small shop with no heat, Storto carries on the tradition that named this city one custom pair of gloves at a time Read more of this story at throughthelensjci.com, and for more on daniel Storto, visit www.danielstorto.com.
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