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Tom Collins sells Heidelberg Inn

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Citing his ongoing battle with stage four colon cancer, Tom Collins has sold his restaurant, the Heidelberg Inn at 352 Quaker Road in Queensbury.

“I’m still in treatment, going on three years now, and there is no end in sight,” he told The Chronicle. “It’s time Liz and I simplify things.

“We sold the business and the property to John Weber and his son, …

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Our December 11 issue

Dan Miner’s major impact. Last week’s article about Dan’s struggle with depression hit home for many. Dave Kenny and family keep buying Lake George real estate. Former Glens Falls assistant principal Stan Rummel honored at dinner. Steve Mackey hikes the 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail. Matt Funiciello rebuts critics. Tom Collins sells the Heidelberg Inn restaurant. Himoff family buys 100 acres near Point O’Pines in Brant Lake. Tom Jacobs monument to …

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Dan Miner reveals his 35-year battle vs. depression

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Four years after attempting suicide, WCKM radio personality Dan Miner sat down with The Chronicle to talk about his 35-year struggle with depression, and how getting professional help turned his life around.

“I never thought I’d see 50,” he said, sitting in the press box at the Glens Falls Civic Center before an Adirondack Flames hockey game.

The long-time hockey public address announcer and …

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On an 8,000-mile horseback ride

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

More than halfway through an 8,000-mile, 2½-year international horseback ride, a chance meeting has resulted in Bernice Ende and her two horses spending the winter in Fort Edward.

“It’s rather serendipitous to stay in an old historic feed store, the Nicholson Feed Store,” Ms. Ende told The Chronicle. “Fort Edward is so rich in history. You people are very serious about history.”

Ms. Ende, …

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Our December 4 issue

Join us Friday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for The Chronicle Open House, part of the Hometown Holidays event through downtown. Bernice Ende talks about the first half of her 8,000-mile horseback ride. Dan Miner reveals 35-year battle with depression. Sam’s Diner Operation Santa push to raise $10,000. Operation Santa will also be auctioning off a flute signed by Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson. ‘JUST Beverages’ site plan approved. Dave Wick’s job is …

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