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Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. was recognized as a 5-Star Superior bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., a bank rating and research firm.
Glens Falls National has earned this designation for the past 51 consecutive quarters, which secures its prominent position as an “exceptional performance bank.”
To earn 5 Stars, banks must excel in areas of capital quality, asset quality and profitability, according to Karen Dorway, president of BauerFinancial.

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Glens Falls Collaborative will hold a networking mixer highlighting the wellness and human services sector from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Glens Falls Karate Academy, 28 Ridge St., Glens Falls.
Members, prospective members, and member business guests are welcome.

The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce and Premier Plus Travel are coordinating a special trip to Greece in 2020.
The public is invited to an informational event during which they can learn about the trip.
The trip is open to anybody and is not limited to Chamber members.
The open house will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 2176 Route 9 in Lake George. Doors open at 5 p.m. The presentation will take place at 5:30 p.m.

The Glens Falls Collaborative will hold its annual Boo2You Halloween festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 2-4 p.m.
People are encouraged to attend in costume to trick-or-treat and enjoy the festivities. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 27, 2-4 p.m.
Activities along Glen Street, and in City Park include trick-or-treating at downtown storefronts, meet and greet with costumed characters, performances by local dance schools, and a Fun Zone, including pony rides, petting zoo and games.
This year, there will also be a Candy Row on Ridge Street for senior citizen residents of Cronin high-rise to hand out candy, and a Harry Potter-themed Hogwarts School tour at St. Mary’s-St. Alphonsus School at 10 Church St., courtesy of the SMSA Parent-Teacher Association.
New for 2019 is a carved pumpkin contest.Participants must pre-register at www.glensfallscollaborative.com/boo-2-you/ by Oct. 24. Attendees can vote on their favorite pumpkin and prizes will be handed out at 4 p.m. in front of the Wood Theater.

Glens Falls Hospital’s Nurse Residency Program achieved accreditation with distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation validates hospital residency programs that transition registered nurses (RNs) into practice settings that meet rigorous, evidence-based standards for quality and excellence.
Nurses in accredited transition programs, like the Nurse Residency Program at Glens Falls Hospital, experience curricula that promote the acquisition of knowledge, skills and professional behaviors necessary to deliver safe, high-quality care. Providing a structured framework for didactic content, nurses engage in experiential learning and mentorship by experienced nurses over a 12-month period. This type of program has been associated with higher retention rates of new graduate nurses.

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Wiawaka Center for Women, located on the eastern shores of Lake George, has announced a restoration project and capital campaign for their main cottage, Fuller House.

The Adirondack Thunder partnered with Associates of Glens Falls Insurance (AOGF) and Loomis & LaPann Inc. to donate $2,750 to the Moreau Community Center’s backpack program.
AOGF and Loomis & LaPann agreed to donate $25 for every Thunder home goal scored in the 2018-2019 regular season.
Adirondack scored 110 goals at home this season. The Thunder have now contributed more than $5,600 to the backpack program over the past two seasons.

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A program that offers free transportation assistance to individuals in Warren and Washington counties who have had recent health issues has launched.

O’Brien Insurance in Glens Falls is offering free road safety yard signs to local residents.
The signs say “Drive Like Your Kids Live Here” and are intended to reduce unsafe driving behaviors on busy streets and in neighborhoods where there are children. As spring continues and with summer right around the corner, children will begin playing outside more.

The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce will kick-off of the ARCC women’s business council with a meeting 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at Rachel’s Spice Cafe & Co., 240 Warren St., Glens Falls.
The purpose of the council is to promote the affinity group of women-owned businesses, sole proprietorships, and women professional members of the ARCC to encourage increased business and collaboration among its ranks.
This is an introductory/informational meeting for women to attend and learn more about the council.
Admission is free, but registration is required. To register, visit www.adirondackchamber.org.

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The North Warren Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual VIP and Business of the Year Awards.
Nominations are due to the Chamber by April 26 and can be sent via email or postal service.

The Adirondack Thunder hockey team, ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils playing at Cool Insuring Arena, has donated $17,950 to Special Olympics.
The donation came from the post-game jersey auction after a Law Enforcement Appreciation night at Cool Insuring Arena. This amount is the largest donation in Adirondack Thunder history. The specialty jerseys were purchased and donated by the Sheriff’s Offices of Washington, Saratoga and Rensselaer counties.
Conor Riley’s Law Enforcement Appreciation jersey sold for a team-high $1,500 in the auction, while captain James Henry’s and goaltender Alex Sakellaropoulos’ jerseys also topped the four-digit plateau.

Zobel & Co. Kitchens has won “Best Of Service” on Houzz, an online platform for home renovation and design.
This is the fifth year in a row that Zobel & Co. Kitchens, 11 Broad St., Glens Falls, has won the award. The firm, specializing in custom kitchen design and cabinetry, was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 2.1 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.
The Best Of Houzz badge is awarded annually. The customer service award honors are based on several factors, including the professional’s overall rating and client reviews.