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NYS DEC hosts youth fishing program at Old Forge Lakefront

Participants in the Second Annual Fishing Program that was held at the Old Forge lakefront by Russell Ritzell of the DEC, Region 6, and Holly Armendola of the Town of Webb Youth Program. Photo by Carol Hansen

The Second Annual Town of Webb Youth Recreation Fishing Program, conducted by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation was held at the Old Forge lakefront on Monday, July 15th.

Junior Deputy Cards were given out to all of the kids by Russell Ritzel, DEC Conservation Officer of  Region 6, who talked to all of the kids about wildlife conservation and learning to fish.

Following his talk the boys and girls were split into two groups.

The first group fished off the Navigation dock while the second group worked on their entries in a Fishing Coloring Contest until they all changed places. Continue reading →

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Diane Wolf, Cornelia Damsky and Sandi Nathan admire the 29ft. 1928 Antique Hacker Craft owned by Chris and Diane Gaige of Old Forge

Old Forge: Annual boat show showcases record entries

Chris and Diane Gaige of Old Forge in their 29fft. 1928 Antiue Hacker Craft. Photos by Carol Hansen

A record number of vintage boats were displayed at the 22nd Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show on the Old Forge lakefront on Saturday, July 14th.

Participants traveled from as far away as Maine, Virginia and Pennsylvania, in addition to many areas of New York state to show their boats.

Perfect weather helped to make it an enjoyable and successful event for participants and observers alike, according to Carol Hornick who assisted with the show.

Diane Wolf, Cornelia Damsky and Sandi Nathan admire the 29ft. 1928 Antique Hacker Craft owned by Chris and Diane Gaige of Old Forge

In addition to viewing the 62 boats, visitors to the show took free rides on Dunn’s Boat Service Chris Craft, “Grace” and children were given rides on the “Adironduck”.

Awards were presented on Saturday evening to the following winners:

Historic Class – Ed Mitchell for Indian, a 1903 Leighton; Antique Class – Alan Rosenblum for Marsey Dotes, a 1927 Dodge; Classic Utility Class – Dan and Margaret Harder for Danmar, a 1955 Chris Craft.

Classic Runabout Class – Ron and Sheila Cuccaro for Rossa e Bianca, a 1948 Chris Craft;

Contemporary Classic Class – Teri Hoffman for T-14, a 2001 Custom Racer; Outboard Class –

Herm Davis of Old Forge stands in his outboard tug boat, Tug A Boat, that he built himself.

Michael DeSimone for his Cadillac; Land Display Class – Hallie Bond and the Adirondack Museum for Echo, a 1927 Fay & Bowen.

Deke Morrison was the winner in the Exhibitors Choice category for Opus 26, a 1926 Hacker.

The winners of the People’s Choice award were Maryann and Bill Ransom of Old Forge for Moose Feathers, a 1958 Chris Craft.

An award sponsored by the Antique and Classic Boat Society for the most original boat at the show was given to Wesley Butler for Nutting Like A Woody, a 1927 Chris Craft Cadet.

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Community Transportation Services celebrates 25th anniversary

Those attending the Celebration assembled for a photo. Seated in the front row is Ruth Brussel, who was honored with Certificate of Recognition, Barbara Groves, the first President of the CTS Board, and Ray Schoeberlein, President of the CTS Board. Standing, far right, is Assemblyman Mark Butler (R, I, Newport) and William Farber, Hamilton County Board of Supervisors. Photo by Carol Hansen

Community Transportation Services (CTS) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Tuesday, July 17, in the Community Hall at St. Anthony’s Church in Inlet with 70 people in attendance.

The not-for-profit volunteer transportation service was organized in 1987 by representatives of the Outreach Committee of Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church, St. Bartholomew’s Church, the AARP Good Neighbor Committee, the Town of Webb Health Center and the Home Aide Service of the Central Adirondacks (HASCA).

The purpose of the organization was to provide transportation for the elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged of the Town of Webb and adjoining communities and it is still providing that service.

Betsy Brussell McCulloch with her mom, Ruth Brussel, holding the Certificate of Recognition for 25 years of Dedicated Service to CTS, that was presented during the Community Transportation Services 25th Anniversary Celebration on July 17. Photo by Carol Hansen

Ray Schoeberlein, Master of Ceremonies and President of the CTS Board of Directors, welcomed everyone. Following the Invocation by Jim Ulrich and a picnic luncheon buffet, Ruth Brussel was surprised with a beautifully framed Certificate of Recognition, “for 25 years of Dedicated Service as Board Member, President and Secretary of CTS.”

“I cannot even remember the beginning of CTS, but it’s always been part of my life and we just keep it going,” Brussel said.

Barbara Groves was also recognized as the president of the first CTS board that formed in 1987.

“To pull something like this together and see it going so fantastically after 25 years is wonderful,” she said.

Other special guests were Assemblyman Marc Butler; William Farber, Hamilton County Chairman of the Board of Supervisors; and Nicholas Rose, Executive Director of CAP-21. Continue reading →

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Lorraine Stripp memorialized at Central Ad’k Art Show opening

During the Opening Reception of the Central Adirondack Art Show at View on Thursday, July 5, a special award was presented posthumously to the late Lorraine Stripp for her long years of invaluable service to the arts center.

Helene McAleese, president of the Board of Directors announced that Lorraine had been awarded the title of Director Emeriti.

Following the announcement, Shirley Lindsay and Mirnie Kashiwa spoke of Lorraine’s years of service to the Arts Guild.

They said that almost from the beginning she assisted her husband Al Stripp and Mirnie with the Central Adirondack Art Show, and as the program expanded, she helped with the Pocket Gallery, along with various workshops and musical events. Continue reading →

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Alumni of Town of Webb School’s Class of 1944 gather for reunion

Celebrating their 68th Town of Webb High School Reunion on Wednesday, July 11, three members of the Class of 1944 met at the same spot as they did last year—at the picnic table in the Souvenir Village parking lot.

Reminiscing about their high school days were Charlie Kiefer, Harry Girou and Bob Crofut.

“They were good days and we got a good education,” Girou said.

“And there were some good teachers there,” Crofut added.

“We had a lot of fun but the sports programs were kind of tough because there was no gas. They couldn’t use buses for transportation so we didn’t have actual games with other schools, except for every once in a while,” Kiefer said.

All three entered World War II military service upon graduation. Crofut and Girou joined the Navy and Kiefer joined the U.S. Army.

But when the war ended they all returned to Old Forge. Continue reading →

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Local violinist Will Knuth, and Adam Levin to perform at View’s Gould Hall on July 21

Duo Sonidos: William Knuth & Adam Levin. Photo by Teresa Tam Studio

The guitar/violin duo of Duo Sonidos, featuring classical guitarist Adam Levin and violinist William (Will) Knuth will perform in Gould Hall at View on Saturday, July 21 at 7 p.m.

Based in Boston, they are recognized as leading chamber musicians, with their striking combination of classical guitar and violin.

They have performed throughout the U.S. and Europe and have been honored as U.S. Fulbright Scholars in the field of music performance in Madrid, Spain and Vienna, Austria.

Their debut album, Duo Sonidos, released in November 2010, was awarded first prize at the 2010 Luys Milan Interna-tional Chamber Music Competi-tion in Valencia, Spain.

It was also selected by BBC Music magazine as US Choice Release, and it received acclaim and features in Fanfare Magazine, Classical Guitar Magazine, and American Record Guide.

Adam Levin, a native of Chicago, holds BM and BA degrees from Northwestern University in Music Performance, Psychology, and Pre-med, and a Masters in Music degree from New England Conservatory in Boston.

He has played guitar since age seven, he said. Continue reading →

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View Gala: Arts center celebrates close of first year in new home

From left, Ellen Friedlanders, Nikki Friedlander, Karen Taylor, and Carol and Deke Morrison

Nearly 300 people attended the annual Gala at View on Friday, July 6 which celebrated the beginning of the arts center’s second year of operation in its new facility.

Kerry Rodgers

Following a cocktail party with music by a steel band, guests were led outdoors by a bagpiper to the dedication of Lewis Bryden’s bronze sculpture, “Nature as Muse,” a gift of Lewis and Betsy Mallinckrodt Bryden.

Photos by Michelle deCamp

The garden surrounding the sculpture was also dedicated as the Mallinckrodt Garden in memory of Betsy Bryden’s grandparents.

Jennifer Potter-Hayes leads the ribbon-cutting

Jennifer Potter Hayes, executive director at View introduced the Brydens who said a few words about their gift.

A ribbon cutting followed to formally open the path to Nature as Muse and the Mallinckrodt Garden.

Everything was decorated with bright colors and the lobby of the main building was strung from ceiling to floor with colorful streamers. Dinner was held outdoors under a tent.

Miriam Kashiwa & Betsy Mallinckrodt-Bryden

“It was all very festive and colorful with a tropical feel. We encouraged everyone to come in bright colors, and they did,” said Jennifer Potter Hayes, executive director of View.

Ben and Lorraine Alexander

To add to the tropical theme, bird cages with live parrots that mingled with guests, were loaned for the occasion by Jimmy Ortiz of Feathers and Boughs.

Helene McAleese

Another highlight of the evening, Hayes said, was the Silent Auction with most of the articles made by local artisans.

Dr. & Mrs. Gould

They included twenty platters that had been made by View potters in commemoration of the gala event.

Following dinner there was dancing to the music of Al Nathan and a drummer, with Monk Rowe on saxophone and a vocalist from Saratoga.

Lewis Bryden and Betsy Mallinckrodt-Bryden

“It was a great night for View and we are really grateful to all of our volunteers because there is no way we could have done this without them,” Potter Hayes said.

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Gaetano

Co-chairs of the event were Elise Carlson and Ellie Cohen. The funds raised from the event will go toward operating expenses at View.

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