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Max Yurenda, Double H chief since its start, to retire

Max Yurenda, the only CEO the Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne has ever had, announced he will retire next March after 30 years at the helm.

“Double H officially opened its doors on July 4, 1993 and has served over 80,000 children dealing with life-threatening illnesses from around the world all completely Free of Charge,” said a Double H press release. “It was the second ‘Hole in the Wall …

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U.S. Women’s Open pro Bowling in South Glens Falls


Kingpin’s Alley Family Fun Center in South Glens Falls will host the U.S. Women’s Open — the Professional Women’s Bowling Association’s second major event of the year — beginning Tuesday, June 14, and continuing through Tuesday, June 21.

“This is the first time since 1973 this event has been in the State of New York. The week-long event culminates with one bowler winning $60,000 live on CBS Sports Network on …

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Our June 9 front page

Support Small Biz! Americade runs through Saturday. Warrensburg Bike Rally, too. Revolution Rail buying North Creek-Tahawus 30-mile railway. If you’re planning to fly… Max Yurenda, Double H chief since its start, to retire. U.S. Women’s Open pro Bowling in SGF. Glens Falls redraws lines; Ward 4 much larger; shrunk Wards 2 & 3. NYS Senate lines set new battles. Burgess Ovitt is new superintendent at Hadley-Luzerne. Rachel’s Spice Cafe to …

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Queensbury Hotel expansion nears completion

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

It might not look it from the bevy of construction workers, building materials and rough edges seemingly everywhere, but owner Ed Moore and manager Tyler Herrick are sure the Queensbury Hotel’s $3.8-million expansion will be done in time for their planned ribbon cutting and community celebration on July 21.

“It has to be done,” owner Mr. Moore prods Mr. Herrick. “The Police Chiefs are …

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At Americade: Liza Miller, podcaster & motorcyclist to Pakistan

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Motorcyclist Liza Miller of Santa Cruz, California, is one of the guest organizers of a new focus on women motorcyclists at the Americade Motorcycle Rally this week, June 7-11 in Lake George.

It’s called “WRAP,” or Women Riders of Americade Program. Its events are free and open to the public, men and women, both, as well as to Americade registrants.

How did Ms. Miller …

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