Since 2005, The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) at Paul Smith’s College has hosted an October Writing Retreat for up to ninety high school students.
This year, thanks to generous funding from the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, ACW has decided to accommodate the demand from students and teachers alike by offering the program at View, the new arts center in Old Forge, as well as at Paul Smith’s. Continue reading
Town of Webb Publicity Director Mike Farmer traveled to Syracuse last weekend for the Big East Powersports Show at the OnCenter Complex to distribute information about the area to snowmobile enthusiasts. He was assisted by Visitor Information Center staff member, Cindy Beckley who helped in answering questions from that segment of the public who can’t wait for the snow and cold weather to hit.
The Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks has announced that the Student of the Month for September is Taylor Payne. Taylor is the daughter to Tom and Anne Payne of Old Forge and is a senior at Town of Webb Union Free School in Old Forge. The Student of the Month is a program initiated by the Kiwanis Club, in cooperation with the Town of Webb School, that recognizes senior students.
The best part of this campaign has been in being able to meet so many residents of the Town of Webb that I had not met before— people we see every day, but whose names we may not be able to place. Again, I would like to thank all that voted on Primary Day—a sincere Thank You! The support for me from the voters was just overwhelming and appreciated. Many people who couldn’t vote supported me in so many ways and I would like to thank you for that also.
From McKeever, to Stillwater and Beaver River, and all of you in between, that took the time to listen, and to vote, Thank You so much. We will continue our efforts and hopefully see similar results in November.
Jack (oops, John) Graham Town Justice Candidate, Town of Webb
Lori Herron of Old Forge has been selected as the new director of Kommunity Youth Activity Center (KYAC) in Old Forge. Lori moved to Old Forge from Connecticut in 2000 to work for Lynn University as an admissions counselor. Before moving to Old Forge, she worked for the Department of Children Services in New Haven, CT.
She is married to local businessman and Town of Webb councilman, J.B. Herron. They have two children, Natalie and James, who attend the Town of Webb School. Continue reading
Tim Klock
Timothy “Tim” Klock is a candidate for Herkimer County Sheriff, who resides in Herkimer and has 27 years of law enforcement experience.
He said he is seeking the office of Herkimer County Sheriff because he enjoys working for the public and serving it. “Making sure our County is safe and respected is a top priority of mine,” he said.
Klock said he is confident he can bring needed leadership to the county’s law enforcement agency.
VIEW volunteers Stephen Wick and Clara Wick get ready to hand a quilt for Saturday's opening of the Northeeast Quilts Unlimited Exhibition. Photo by Michele deCamp
The 25th Annual Northeast Quilts Unlimited Exhibition will open at View in Old Forge on Saturday, October 8 with the competitive exhibition featuring traditional and eclectic quilts and wall hangings created by quilting artists from across the country.
The exhibit will stay on display through November 30. Opening day will begin with a Quilting Lecture at 10 a.m. led by Molly Waddell, National Quilting Association Certified Judge and Juror of Awards for this year’s exhibition.
Pre-registration is required and the $15 non-member and $10 member fee includes exhibition admission.