Daily Archives: November 17, 2011

Talkin’ Code with Andrew Getty

Commercial uses in residential areas: What you need to know

QUESTION & ANSWER

Q: Can I do work on cars, snowmobiles and boats out of my garage for a little extra cash?

A: Certainly you can work on your own stuff. Many people change their own oil and do repairs they can handle out of their garage.

Q: Some of the stuff I do is my own; however I do work for friends and some minor work on other people’s vehicles who call me. Things like winterizing, cleaning and polishing, minor engine repairs and tune-ups are very common. And I get paid a little for this service work.

A: Again, your own stuff is okay. Obviously if you have cars, boats, trailers or snowmobiles that are unlicensed or dismantled all over the place outside, that may create a different problem of property maintenance. That may be a problem in any zoning district, commercial or residential.

Q: My house is in a commercial zoning district, which means I can actually run a service business, right?

A: Possibly, but not guaranteed. Continue reading →

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Cinderella: Young local actor to appear in upcoming performances

Melissa Murphy, 14, of Old Forge will be appearing in the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (ALCA) regional production of Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition, at View in Old Forge on Saturday, December 3.

Melissa Murphy of Old Forge. Photo by Carol Hansen

The cast includes actors from communities throughout the Adirondacks, with Murphy being the sole cast member from the Old Forge area.

A student of the Old Forge Ballet Company, Murphy has been busy juggling rehearsals for the play with those for this Saturday’s performance of the Nutcracker at the Strand Theatre, where she is cast as one of the Snowflakes.

The daughter of Don and Lisa Murphy, she had been home schooled since third grade while living in Florida, and has been studying acting and dance for years.

She is currently a freshman at the Town of Webb School.

Having appeared in ALCA’s December 2010 production of “Annie,” she has grown accustomed to traveling to Blue Mountain with her mother for Saturday rehearsals. Continue reading →

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Letter to the Editor: Decker family grateful for community support

To the Editor:

The Decker Family would like to apologize to all of those who have donated to and supported the Matthew Decker Benefit that was to be held on October 15.

Unfortunately, Bob Decker was rushed to Upstate Hospital in Syracuse just days prior to the benefit.

Bob had to undergo emergency major surgery for a severe infection, which resulted in a required gall bladder removal.

After eleven days in the hospital, Bob returned home for only eight hours, to return yet again to Upstate Hospital.

This time he was diagnosed with a blood clot in the aorta. The team of heart surgeons had never seen anything like this before and the procedure was videotaped for medical history.

After performing open-heart surgery, the clot was removed successfully. Continue reading →

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Herr-Story by Charles Herr “A Look at Local Days Gone by”

The Forge House: Owners, Proprietor & Managers, Part V

The Garmon & Crosby Years: 1888-1895

In January 1888, Charles Barrett vacated the Forge House and purchased the Moose River Hotel originally owned by Abner Lawrence.

In 1893, Barrett purchased over 125 acres of the former Grant Clearing from Robert Perrie, which included Perrie’s Third Lake House.

Barrett soon erected the famous Bald Mountain House, which would soon rival the Forge House for popularity. Barrett died in March, 1930.

The tract included today’s Bald Mountain Colony.

At the time of Barrett’s leaving in 1888, the Forge House was still a board and batten structure similar to its initial appearance in 1871, though probably made larger over the years. Continue reading →

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One Square Mile of Hope Committee Says Thank You

On behalf of the “One Square Mile of Hope” Committee, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the community for its support of the incredibly inspiring and successful event that took place on September 24th on Fourth Lake in Inlet.

The event’s success was not only reflected in the gathering of over 1,900 boats on Fourth Lake to (unofficially) retake the Guinness Book World Record, but also the contribution of over $80,000 that has been given thus far to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation. Continue reading →

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Earl Brady celebrates 84th Birthday

Earl Brady with Ruth Brussel at Lakeside Terrace in Old Forge. Photo by Maggie Charmichael.

Former Lakeside Terrace resident Earl Brady, who currently resides at Sunset Nursing Home in Boonville, made a return visit to Old Forge on Friday, November 4 to celebrate his 84th birthday.

The celebration was arranged by Al and Ruth Brussel, who chauffeured Earl back and forth to Boonville, and Earl’s Lakeside Terrace friends including Liza Maio, Marilyn Gaebler, Peggy Morgan, and Lorraine Sienka.

The ladies festively decorated the facility for the party and invited many of Earl’s friends, including those from the Big Moose area, where he had resided for many years.

All enjoyed great conversation, coffee, and Earl’s favorite cake—carrot cake with lemon frosting, Ruth said.

Ruth, who historically organized monthly birthday parties for the residents at Lakeside, said the tradition ironically began nine years ago at the suggestion of Earl, a new resident at that time, who was about to celebrate his 75th birthday.

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Reward, please: It’s tough sticking out entire election season by Ken Thibado, Guest Polling Critic

I want it to be Law that you get an “I Voted!” sticker when you vote. Law; capital “L” Law.

I have been stickerless for a decade, and not because I don’t vote. I do vote. And each year I go into my polling place hoping, against all probability, that I will leave donning a sticker.

I was raised on gold stars, dammit! Don’t take my “I Voted!” sticker away and assume I will just go quietly along, submitting to pointless joylessness.

I will not! I want my sticker!

I watched my parents receive their “I Voted!” stickers each year at the Eagle Bay Firehall. I was even given stickers before I could vote. The “I Voted!” sticker is the fuzzy, happy, glowing memory that keeps me coming back each year… even after a decade of being denied this symbol of American Freedom. Continue reading →

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