Monthly Archives: February 2012

Ad’K Current by Colin Criss

Beefing up the college resume without draining the bank account

A student’s educational Experience gets a shot of adrenaline in the last couple years of high school.

Not only is college right around the corner, but the workload increases as do the expectations of a student’s efforts. Throw in the need to appear marketable to future college suitors and a teenager can nearly suffocate.

We obsess over “getting in,” our brain cells fully focused, since higher education is usually a ticket to the world outside Old Forge. Clubs, sports, plays, concerts, volunteer hours, Advanced Placement classes, SATs, ACTs, work, and countless other activities compete for time as we strive to make ourselves among the most well-rounded young people the college-of-our-choice is likely to ever see. Continue reading

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Hypertension: Diet modification, exercise, stress reduction to lower blood pressure

by Dr. Adam Seigers, Medical Health Contributor

Hypertension, known as the silent killer, affects millions of Americans and is directly implicated as a causative factor in heart attacks, strokes, and renal failure.

This discussion focuses on arterial hypertension, one of two types of hypertension.

Arterial hypertension is defined by a blood pressure of 140/90 in a non-diabetic patient and 130/80 in a patient with diabetes.

To a point, the goal is to have the lowest possible pressure to supply the heart, brain, and body with adequate blood flow. Continue reading

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Growing up Adirondack by Mitch Lee

Student becomes teacher on cross-country ski adventure

As a child growing up on Limekiln Lake, I was shuttled to church each Sunday over the summer by two terrific ladies who also lived on the lake.

They would pick me up in their small grey compact car that smelled overwhelmingly of perfume.

Each of them beamed with joy over the prospect of sharing their love of the Presbyterian faith with me.

In the winter months, however, my church ladies—like many other seasonal residents—migrated to Florida.

With barely enough worshippers to fill so much as one pew, our little Church of the Lakes was shuttered and silent during the long month of February. Continue reading

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Thanks for successful Snowmaker’s Ball

Clockwise from left: Laura Delaney, Mark Hannah, Jay Delaney, Scott & Julie Liddle, Ximena & Kurt Gardner, and Warren & Peggy Clute. Photos by Page Hannah.

The Kinderwood Board would like to say a big Thank You to all of the people who attended and supported the 15th Annual Snowmaker’s Ball at McCauley Mountain on Friday, February 17th.

Penny and Tom Smedley

As always, thanks to Nick Bankert and Felicity Davey for the wonderful meal and their staff for serving us. Thank you to Steve Uzdavinis and crew for the use of the Chalet. Continue reading

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Cy Barkauskas earns spot on state J3 team

Polar Bear J3 racers, Cy Barkauskas, Connor Glasser and Carter Lawrence, joined 55 other top skiers in the state to participate in the NY State Alpine Championships on February 16 to 19. Following the four-day competition, Cy Barkauskas advanced to the Eastern Finals which will take place March 8 to 11 at Killington Mountain. Cy earned the 10th seed on the team of 13.

At Killington he will compete on the NY State Team against other Northeastern state teams for a chance to make it to the Junior Olympics in Sugarloaf, ME from March 15 through 19th. Continue reading

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Niccolls hosts Loaves & Fishes Luncheon

Reverend Lawrence Bartel welcomed everyone to Thursday's Loaves & Fishes Luncheon at Niccolls Memorial Church. Also pictured from left are servers Bob and Lois Lowenberg and Bruce ellis and Steve Montanye. Photo by Carol Hansen

The Loaves & Fishes Luncheon at Niccolls Memorial Church on Thursday, February 23, featured chicken and biscuits, vegetarian goulash, clam chowder, ham sandwiches and a variety of desserts and beverages.

The next Loaves and Fishes Luncheon will be at noon on Thursday, March 22, at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Old Forge.

The luncheons are free and open to local and neighboring communities.

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Gary Lee’s Daybreak to Twilight

Holiday weekend snowstorm lays foundation for outdoor fun

A fast moving storm on Saturday (2/18) saved snowmobiling for another weekend by dropping five inches of snow. By noon Sunday much of it had been worn down.

There were a lot more families out and about over the weekend which is what I like to see.

However many machines wizzed by me at speeds over sixty miles an hour while I was checking my trapline.

There were several accidents allegedly caused by a combination of speed and alcohol over the weekend. Continue reading

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