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A snappy reception
Press Republican For more information, please contact Sarah Greenwood at (518) 891-9521. WILD Center Welcomes Newest Adirondack Carousel Animal
WILD Center Welcomes Newest Adirondack Carousel Animal
Carousel Has Double Unveiling
As Mr. Holzinger and his son Parker pulled off the cover, the Skunk was unveiled to the delight of everyone present. Parker being the happiest, "Now I get to spend more time with my Dad!" This is the first carousel animal that Mr. Holzinger has carved, carving for many years smaller animals. Mr. Holzinger was chosen by the Carousel for his ability to invoke personality into his carvings.
The Adirondack Carousel project has been in the works for the past few years. Volunteer carvers locally and from around the nation have generously donated their time and hard work to deliver the final Carousel figures. Most of the figures will be completed this summer and showcased at various events this summer and fall.
For more information, please contact Sarah Greenwood at (518) 891-9521. Latest Carousel Animal Arrives
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Dylan Rodrigues, Executive Director, For more information, please contact Sarah Greenwood at (518) 891-9521. Adirondack Carousel unveils second bobcat
Adirondack Daily Enterprise,Written by: Peter Crowley, Enterprise Managing Editor (Read Article) For more information, please contact Sarah Greenwood at (518) 891-9521. Kochanski creates the Adirondack Carousel’s hermit thrush
For more information, please contact Sarah Greenwood at (518) 891-9521. Adirondack Carousel Creatures Coming in Small Herds
Press Republican, Written by: Kim Smith Dedam (Read Article) For more information, please contact Sarah Greenwood at (518) 891-9521. Carvers from Around the Nation Coming to Saranac Lake
SARANAC LAKE: The Adirondack Carousel is starting the summer off right. Carvers from Massachusetts, Florida, Indiana, and New York will be unveiling their masterpieces at various Carousel events throughout the summer.
For more information, please contact Sarah Greenwood at (518) 891-9521.
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Public Forum Announced for Adirondack Carousel Pavilion and Park Upgrade Project
Find out about the project plans and ask questions at the Carousel public forum on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 6:00pm at the Harrietstown Hall in Saranac Lake. (Read Press Release) For more information, please contact Sarah Greenwood at (518) 891-9521. Carousel Awarded EPF Grant for $240K
The Adirondack Carousel has just been awarded an Environmental Protection Fund grant for $240,000 from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. (Read Adirondack Daily Enterprise Article, December 4, 2007) The mission of the Adirondack Carousel is to build and maintain a handcrafted carousel featuring a handicapped accessible chariot and 23 wildlife figures native to the Adirondack region. The attraction will be housed at a year-round pavilion in William Morris Park in Saranac Lake that will also become an education and community center. The funds from the grant will be used to purchase the Carousel mechanicals and build the foundation for the year-round pavilion. For more information, please contact Sarah Greenwood at (518) 891-9521. Community Bank Makes Donation 
Saranac Lake Moose Lodge Presents Donation 
Carl Dion Carves Adirondack Carousel Moose in Blue Mountain Lake For the past three summers Carl Dion, of Hatfield Pennsylvania, has been carving the "Moose" for the Adirondack Carousel while vacationing at Hemlock Hall in Blue Mountain Lake, New York. Rich Kraft a local builder, regular visitor to Hemlock Hall and current Vice President of the Adirondack Carousel, introduced Carl to the Adirondack Carousel project.
Carousels and carving have been a part of Carl's life from a young age. Carl's aunt, Anne Hinds, wrote a book "Grab the Brass Ring." Carl and his father traveled with his aunt taking pictures of many carousels for the book. CarlÃs parents also own an original Allen Herschell carousel horse. Influenced by his father, Carl began carving wood at an early age. Carl's father took classes from a German master carver after deciding he wanted to carve a full-size figure of Christ for his church. He began with a bust moving on to a small figure, then completing a full-size image of Christ. Carl's father also carved a working miniature carousel that is now shared with his brothers. Carl's carving career is extensive with 75 carvings to date. He carves for his family to celebrate graduations and anniversaries and has carved many mice figures for his wife who adores them. On the porch of Hemlock Hall a bear and a woodland hermit are permanent residents. Carl has already has decided on paint colors in anticipation of completing Moose Carousel figure next summer. 
Dylan Rodrigues, the new Executive Director of the Adirondack Carousel had a busy week as she met with the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, WNBZ's Chris Knight and Assemblywoman Janet Duprey to present the latest developments of the Carousel project. The Adirondack Carousel has recently announced the launch of their capital campaign to raise $1.2 million dollars to build the Adirondack Carousel. Ms. Rodrigues, new to the Adirondack region, moved here a year ago to be closer to family and raise her two sons who are 5 and 6 years old. Ms. Rodrigues hails from the DC area where she was an executive management consultant for over ten years at the Department of Defense and the US Postal Service and other Federal agencies. As head of her own company, Ms. Rodrigues launched a profitable fundraising campaign for Athletes Against Drugs, a not for profit organization, that identifies celebrity mentors to work inner city youth out of Chicago Illinois. Meeting with both media and elected officials offered an opportunity to present the most recent developments of the Carousel project and the role Ms. Rodrigues will have in leading the campaign. Ms. Rodrigues discussed the recent grant submission to the Department of Parks and Recreation requesting $240,000. If awarded the grant will be used for the foundation, carousel mechanicals and upgrade of the William Morris Park playground equipment. Assemblywoman, Janet Duprey of the 114th District offered her support and suggestions to reach the campaign goal. WNBZ's Chris Knight on the K&J Show discussed the positive impact the Carousel will have on the local community and economy. Dylan Rodrigues also discussed the plan to continue seeking grant, foundation and private donations to complete the project. Another key component to the success of the project is the donation of products and services. Several donations of this type have already been secured guarantying the success of a community carousel. With a target of 75% of 1.2 million needed to begin groundbreaking, the Adirondack Carousel has hopes to reach this goal by early spring 2008.
It's been cold outside but inside the studio of Alice Vera in Saranac Lake, it was warm and cozy as Alice began photographing the carousel animals from the Adirondack Carousel. Alice Vera, a professional photographer for over 18 years moved to Saranac Lake to fulfill her life long dream of living in the Adirondacks. As a child, Alice's family vacationed in the Saranac Lake area every summer. Alice recently built a new studio at her home located at 26 Jenkins Street to accomodate her growing photography business. The roomy space and good lighting were a perfect combination to accomodate four large carousel animals as they took turns posing. The animals were well behaved while being photographed. The Raccoon asked for a snack and the Bass needed a glass of water. Alice invited them to come back anytime. Alice is enthusiastic to be part of The Adirondack Carousel. "It is a fun and exciting project and fulfilling to see it all come together." stated Alice. The new pictures will be added to the website and power point presentation. Maddens Movers of Saranac Lake assisted the Carousel in picking up the Raccon, Black Fly, Loon and Bass from storefronts in town. Pete Rock, Nick Rock, and Kevin Rowe moved the animals with care and humor: it isn't everyday they get a chance to carry a 3-foot Bass around town.
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SARANAC LAKE - The excited squeals of children could be heard many booths away from the Adirondack Carousel’s station at Thursday’s annual block party. The Carousel’s theme this year, "Carvers, Clowns, and Cookies" was evident. Adirondack Carousel team members handed out sweet treats while the Loonworks clowns Scott Eichholz (a.k.a. HooDeeDoo) and Maria DeAngelo (a.k.a. Trillium) delighted children with their act, making balloon animals and painting faces. All to celebrate two new additions to the menagerie being created for the Adirondack Carousel by volunteer woodcarvers, the Beaver and the Skunk.
The charismatic Beaver was carved by Carl Borst of Rotterdam, NY, a longtime friend and supporter of the project. As a veteran Carousel carver, Mr. Borst carved the Raccoon a few short years ago and helped build the framework for both the Bass and the Otter. Visitors from last year’s Saranac Lake Block Party were able to get a sneek peak at this new creation, as he was working on it then. Borst began building "Bucky" in 2004, and estimates he’s invested about 1,500 hours on the 41/2-foot-long piece of art. Mr. Borst brought his wife Kay with him to the unveiling and acknowledges her help in the painting process. Though she helped to pick out colors and paint in a few spots, Carl’s quality craftsmanship is evident in every detail of the Beaver. The Beaver will be living in the Goody Goody’s store on Broadway.
And only an hour after the Beaver was unveiled by Carl, the Skunk made his debut, complete with bright red saddle and corn fresh from the farm. Carved by Tom Holzinger who traveled to Saranac Lake from Roanoke, Indiana with his wife Pam and youngest son Parker, to be here for the event. Mr. Holzinger became interested in helping the Carousel after reading an article in a woodcarving magazine and has never been to the Adirondacks before. Mr. Holzinger said he was thrilled to be working on such a worthwhile project. "I’m glad everything made it here in one piece." The Skunk will be living at The Gallery in Au Sable Forks.
"We are thrilled that so many carvers are making the journey to Saranac Lake to unveil their creations." According to Dylan Rodrigues, Executive Director, "Without these generous and talented carvers, there wouldn’t be an Adirondack Carousel coming to Saranac Lake next year. We can’t wait to welcome all of our carvers back to the area for our grand opening."
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