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Rotary exchange ‘changes lives’; Suzanna Bernd’s own lifelong link

Three people smiling at the camera indoors, with framed artwork visible on the wall behind them.

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Rotary Exchange invites students from the U.S. to stay with host families in other countries and for students from around the world to stay with host families and attend school in the Glens Falls region.

“Many members of the club were exchange students as young people,” says Club President Jennifer Brink.

“In recent years, our club has hosted students from Denmark, Argentina, France, and …

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Glens Falls Rotary hopes to make a park out of Bay-Ridge wedge

Aerial view of a public park with green lawn, pathways, and surrounding buildings and parking areas.

The Glens Falls Rotary Club’s Centennial Celebration this Saturday will take place in the green space facing the Civil War Monument in downtown Glens Falls, between Glen and Bay Streets.

The club hopes someday to help transform that green “wedge” into a park.

Plans floated last year by the City and Glens Falls Collaborative show added pathways, benches, art kiosks and other amenities.

“Prior to the 100th anniversary year, we …

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From the ranks: Rotary members’ view

A large group of people wearing blue shirts stand together on a wooden bridge over a canal on a sunny day.

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Chronicle invited members of Glens Falls Rotary to comment on their experiences with the club, what they tell people about it, and who or what typifies the Glens Falls Rotary experience for them. We asked, too: Is it fun, or serious?

Here’s what some said.

Kim Heunemann is Vice President/President Elect of the Rotary Club, and a member for 8 years.

What …

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Seeks to turn King Neptunes into hotel

Aerial view of a waterfront restaurant building with boats docked in front and urban buildings visible in the background.

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

Sean Quirk intends to exit the bar business and turn King Neptune’s in Lake George Village into a five-room hotel that he hopes could charge upwards of $1,000 a night.

“I feel that because it’s lakefront and offering the dockage with a slip, I think there’s gonna be a draw,” Mr. Quirk told The Chronicle Tuesday afternoon.

“Then if they don’t have a boat, we’ll …

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