Monthly Archives: September 2011

Webb Student Strands: A tangle of news and notes reported by Town of Webb School students

An open letter from an 8th grade class president

On behalf of my constituents:

Could Albany please revisit test calendar? To whom it may concern at the New York State Education Department in Albany: I am Casey Hamlin, a fourteen-year-old student from Old Forge, NY attending Town of Webb Union Free School, a small school of about 300 students in Upstate NY.

As you may be well aware, our New York State Test dates have been changed, directly coinciding with our spring break.

Because of your department’s lack of consideration for these breaks, my family had to change our reservations, and pay the toll that comes with changing them. Continue reading →

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VIEW: Stems and Steins returns to Old Forge for second big year

The 2nd Annual Stems & Steins Festival held Saturday and Sunday, September 24 at 25 at the North Street Pavilion was presented by View and sponsored by Pride of New York and the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.

Twenty-seven vendors from around the state—including 15 wineries, Matt’s Brewery craft beers, and a variety of vendors with New York State food products—took part in the event.

Among the local vendors was Matteson’s Market of White Lake. Owner Jim Matteson said he had a great couple of days, selling out of many of his baked goods. Continue reading →

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Herkimer County managing despite late payments from Albany

The State of New York owes Herkimer County $6.447 million, and Herkimer County Legislator Patrick Russell believes reimbursement from the State is taking way too long.

Luckily, according to Herkimer County Administrator James W. Wallace, Jr., Herkimer County is very fortunate.

“In Herkimer County we are very solid with our reserves, we haven’t had to do any short term borrowing yet like other counties have,” he said.

According to Wallace, Herkimer County is owed $4.9 million from Social Services programs, and $1,334,168 in reimbursements towards public health programs, programs for the physically handicapped, and the Office for the Aging. Continue reading →

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HASCA says thank you for bartender support

HASCA would like to thank everyone who supported  Natalie Tickner and myself as guest bartenders at Van Auken’s Inne on Sunday, September 18. Your generosity was overwhelming. All tips, totalling $316, were donated to HASCA.

Thanks also to Joan, Mary and Jessica for allowing us the use of their bar for our benefit.

These funds will help HASCA continue its mission to assist community members in their daily lives, thus allowing them to live in their own homes.

Nancy Venetz

President, HASCA Board

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CAA plans candidates night for Oct. 25

The Central Adirondack Association is planning to host an “Ask the Candi-dates Night” event for candidates representing the Town of Webb.

The event will be held at Gould Hall at View on Tuesday, October 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.

All residents are invited to attend and write down questions to ask the candidates. Questions will be collected prior to the session, and if time allows questions will be accepted from the floor.Refreshments will follow, offering an opportunity for the community to speak with the candidates in a social atmosphere.

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Thendara posts welcome sign on Route 28

A sign welcoming visitors to the community of Thendara was put into place on Wednesday, September 28 on Route 28, just north of Adiron-dack Tall Timber Log Homes.

The commissioning of the sign was suggested a few years ago by the Thendara History Group. A committee, headed by Louise Watson, decided that the proposed sign should be of similar style to those welcoming folks to the communities of White Lake, Otter Lake, Old Forge, Eagle Bay and Inlet.

Research by the group uncovered plans for a sign for Thendara that was part of a 2005 sign grant that was never completed, according to Gail Murray. Funding for the sign was made possible by the grant.

The sign was designed by Rob Imundo of Rage Graphics.

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Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Carol Hansen, for your many years of service to Old Forge Library

Dear Editor:

I must add my own thanks to Carol Hansen for her service to the Old Forge Library and the Town of Webb. I’m sorry I couldn’t be there for the 40th year celebration, but I’m sure everyone gave Carol the warm regards she deserves.

When I was serving on the tri-county Mid-York Library System board as a representative of Herkimer County, the System administration was able to distribute library construction funds from the State of New York. Continue reading →

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