In commemoration of National Trails Day, which is scheduled for observance on Saturday, June 4, the town of Inlet will host a public hike to Falls Pond, to be led by Mitch Lee.
The length of the hike will be about 6 miles round-trip.
All are welcome to participate, and those interested can meet at the Inlet Town Hall at 9 a.m. on the morning of the hike. Continue reading
The Town of Inlet will be offering a free shuttle bus service in and around town this summer, according to Adele Burnett, the town’s tourism director.
The yellow school bus, dubbed the SS Minnow, will make rounds to various locations on Friday and Saturday nights from July 1 through September 4.
The service will be available between the hours of 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. The phone number to arrange for a ride is (315) 281-6533.
According to Burnett, they would like to work along with organizers of MAC’s Safe Ride, a van servicing the Old Forge area which also provides for safe late night transportation.
To arrange for pick-up by MAC’s Safe Ride, call (315) 369-8121.
The Town of Inlet will be welcoming outdoor enthusiasts for its Adirondack Woods & Water Expo to be held Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, at Arrowhead Park.
The Expo will feature presentations, instruction, and demonstrations.
It will also showcase merchandise designed to help people of all ages and abilities better appreciate and enjoy the outdoors-both in the woods and on water.
The focus will span a variety of outdoor interests. Continue reading
Jon Hansen of Thendara, a former Town of Webb councilman, has issued the following statement in introducing himself as a candidate for Herkimer County legislator representing District 15, a seat currently held by Legislator Patrick Russell of Old Forge.
Russell has served in the position for six terms, a total of 12 years, and said he plans to make a formal announcement about his reelection intentions later in the campaign season:
My name is Jon Hansen of Thendara/Old Forge and I am announcing my candidacy for Herkimer County Legislator in District 15 – Ohio, Russia and Webb and I am asking for your vote in the Republican Primary in September. Continue reading
The Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Old Forge will be held Monday, May 30, with marchers lining up on Gilbert Street-between the Post Office and the Town of Webb School-by about 9:45 a.m.
The parade begins from the school at 10 a.m. after a wreath laying ceremony that will take place at the Memorial Stone on the school lawn.
Marchers will include the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Old Forge Fire Department and their Auxiliary, and the Town of Webb School Band.
They will proceed along Main Street, stopping briefly to place a wreath on the Memorial Stone at the Fire Hall. Continue reading
The United States Postal Service has moved quickly to continue closure proceedings of the Woodgate, NY 13494 office.
The Woodgate Post Office received a review report today, Thursday, May 26, of the questionnaires that were mailed to customers on May 5.
The Postal Service reported that 127 questionnaires were distributed and 102 were returned.
Responses regarding the proposed alternate service were as follows:
Favorable – 4, Unfavorable – 59, No opinion – 39.
The Postal Service also held an informational meeting on May 12 which was attended by over 100 patrons.
Comments of that hearing are posted in the post office lobby. Continue reading
Joanne Maly of Old Forge has had the best week ever.
It all started Sunday, May 15 when she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Utica College. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a perfect 4.0 average.
Then, on Monday, May 16 Dr. Maly’s business, ADK Physical Therapy, which she owns and operates with her partner Dr. Shane Davis, was honored with an SBA Small Business Excellence Award.
Dr. Davis received the award at the 13th annual U.S. Small Business Administration and New York Business Development Corporation luncheon at the Double Tree Hotel in East Syracuse.
The event recognizes the achievements of local small businesses.
The NYS Small Business Development Center at SUNY IT nominated ADK Physical Therapy for the award.
In 2008, Maly and Davis began exploring the idea of starting their own physical therapy business.
After much research help from the SBDC at SUNY IT and a guaranteed loan from SBA, they started their practice in Barneveld.
The business has experienced steady growth in both revenue and clients served, with a second location in Boonville opening within the first year.
This provided a service previously unavailable to the community, along with skilled and professional employment opportunities.
In just one year, patient visits increased 84% and staff doubled in Boonville.
“Joanne and I would like to thank the SBA and the Small Business Development Center at SUNY IT, specifically Sharon St. John for her detailed and invaluable information. We’d also like to thank Ken Finnegan at Adirondack Bank who worked very closely with us in our financing. We contribute our success to diligent financial management by Sharon, our office manager, employees and clients,” said Dr. Davis in acceptance of the award.
Small businesses are selected for the Excellence Awards based on their company’s longevity, innovation, sales growth, increased employment, ability to overcome adversity or community contributions.