{"id":2755,"date":"2013-07-31T18:37:36","date_gmt":"2013-07-31T23:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hulettsonlakegeorge.com\/?p=2755"},"modified":"2013-07-31T18:37:36","modified_gmt":"2013-07-31T23:37:36","slug":"the-lglc-celebrates-john-appersons-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hulettscurrent.com\/index.php\/archives\/2755","title":{"rendered":"The LGLC Celebrates John Apperson’s Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nJohn S. Apperson, Jr. Photo credit: Adirondack Research Library<\/em><\/p>\n

This year marks fifty years since the passing of John S. Apperson, Jr., a celebrated Lake George conservationist. To honor his memory and accomplishments, the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) held a gathering on July 21 hosted by LGLC Director Debbie Hoffman and her husband Bill, at their Bolton Landing home in the heart of \u201cApperson Territory\u201d.<\/p>\n

Over 60 people joined together for the casual event. Guests were able to walk around the property, which neighbored Bill and Kathleen Horne\u2019s home known as the Annex, and enjoy the lakefront views.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo live on and cherish the land,\u201d explained Ms. Hoffman, \u201cwhere such an important Father of Lake George strolled around contemplating and working out his next \u201cbattle\u201d to passionately save the place he loved has a feeling like none other.\u201d<\/p>\n

Apperson was a remarkable force in the world of land conservation and public awareness of environmental issues of Lake George and the greater Adirondacks. In 1939 Apperson bought the iconic Dome Island to prevent potential development; to this day the island is off-limits to the public and serves as an important site for ecological studies.<\/p>\n

The gathering was a dual celebration of Apperson and LGLC\u2019s 25th Anniversary. Founded in 1988, LGLC\u2019s efforts to protect the land surrounding Lake George carry on the work initiated by early conservationists like Apperson. LGLC even created its own \u201cApperson Society\u201d to honor those who have gone above and beyond in their support for land conservation.<\/p>\n

The gathering included a brief overview of LGLC history and ending with current day challenges, presented by LGLC Executive Director Nancy Williams.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have never seen so many large parcels that have such a huge impact on conservation on the market at the same time\u201d, Williams explained. \u201cWe are creating neighborhood ad hoc committees to discuss and research the potential future of these large areas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Apperson\u2019s great-niece and Virginia historian Ellen Apperson Brown also spoke to the group about her great uncle\u2019s life. Guests were able to see pictures of Apperson as well as a remarkable collection of privately owned memorabilia shared by neighbors of the Apperson Territory, in particular Bill and Kathleen Horne.<\/p>\n

Ms. Brown\u2019s displays can viewed by the public at the Lake George Historical Society\u2019s Museum.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an honor to host this event,\u201d added Ms. Hoffman, \u201cand enhance awareness to the challenges and the accomplishments of Apperson\u2019s life and the Lake George Land Conservancy.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

John S. Apperson, Jr. Photo credit: Adirondack Research Library This year marks fifty years since the passing of John S. Apperson, Jr., a celebrated Lake George conservationist. To honor his memory and accomplishments, the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) held a gathering on July 21 hosted by LGLC Director Debbie Hoffman and her husband Bill, … <\/p>\n

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