Daily Archives: August 11, 2011

Friday, August 19th: Celtic Band to perform at Niccolls dance

Doolin O’Dey, a Celtic/ contra band of Ithaca, will bring a mix of fiddle, guitar, keyboards, and Celtic whistle to a community Celtic Square Dance at Niccolls Church Fellowship Hall on Friday, August 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The band includes violinist Jerry Drumheller, keyboardist Ceili Murphy, and guitarist Nora Starr.

The evening with be complete with dances being taught and “called”.

All ages are welcome to come dance, sing and enjoy.

Donations will be accepted to cover the entertainment costs and to support the Parkinson’s Residence at the Presbyterian Home in New Hartford.

More information about Doolin O’ Dey can be found at: ceilimuse@gmail.com or norastarr@yahoo.com.

For event information, contact Niccolls Church at (315) 369-3475.

 

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‘Photographic History of Inlet’ program slated for August 18

Presented by the Inlet Historical Society

The Inlet Historical Society will present a program, “A Photographic History of Inlet”, at the Inlet Town Hall on Thursday, August 18 at 7 p.m. 

The program will be led by Charles Herr, who will use photographs and postcards from his own collection as well as those shared by collectors, former and present Town residents, and the Town of Inlet, to illustrate the story of Inlet and some of the people who contributed to its growth and development in the 20th century.

Herr welcomes audience participation.

Historical Society members and the public are invited to attend.

New members are always welcome, and current members are invited to renew their memberships at the program.

 

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Bill Brooker, owner of Brooker's True Value Hardware in Old Forge, has donated a framed moose print to be raffled off during View's annual Folton Chain House Tour by Boat

August 20th Fulton Chain House Tour: Raffle to benefit View

Bill Brooker, owner of Brooker's True Value Hardware in Old Forge, has donated a framed moose print to be raffled off during View's annual Folton Chain House Tour by Boat

Bill Brooker, owner of Brooker’s True Value Hardware in Old Forge, has donated a framed moose print to be raffled during View’s annual Fulton Chain House Tour by Boat at the Old Forge lakefront on Saturday, August 20.

The print is by nationally-known artist JC Parker of the Saratoga Springs area.

Brooker has partnered with Parker who will be providing prints of his work based on themes of upcoming local events. The artwork will be raffled during the events.

Proceeds of the raffles will benefit the general operating fund of View, the new arts center in Old Forge.

The painting is currently on display at View. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and are available for sale at View. Continue reading →

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Celebration fundraiser to honor memory of Muriel Cohen

Friends and family of the late Muriel Cohen are planning a day-long of activities on Monday, August 22 to honor her memory.

Muriel, an area real estate broker and active community member, passed away on September 10, 2011 following a battle with cancer.

Known for her love for life, she donated her time to such organizations as Hospice, The Stanley Center for the Arts, Sitrin Nursing Home, Temple Beth El and the Resource Center for Independent Living, and Hope House. Continue reading →

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Funeral service held for Joyce Sliter, 87

Joyce Sliter

Joyce Martin Sliter, 87, of Port Leyden, passed away on Monday morning, August 8th at the Sunset Nursing Home in Boonville.

Joyce was born in Lowville, NY July 8, 1924, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mabel Lehman Martin. She attended Lowville Academy and Central School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. Following High School graduation, she attended the Utica School of Commerce. Continue reading →

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To the Editor: It depends on the lighting

I may be getting old(er) and maybe a little forgetful, but is it my imagination or has the automobile that the Central Adirondack Association (CAA) is raffling off changed colors three times in the past few weeks?

Maybe it’s a new model, the Chevrolet “Chameleon”!!

Vinnie Dolan

Thendara

 

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Youth Artist Festival at McCauley Mtn. coming Thursday, Aug. 18th

Old Forge and area young artists are invited to share their art, visual or performance, at the Fifth Annual Young Artist Festival at McCauley Mountain in Old Forge on Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Registration for the festival, hosted by Khoros Performing Arts Company for Kids, Inc., begins at 9:30 a.m.

Young artists, five and older, are encouraged to share their artistic talents by bringing one or two visual art works for exhibit, or by preparing a short five to ten minute performance piece.

Kinderwood Preschool staff will be on hand to assist festival goers in a variety of hands-on activities. Continue reading →

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