Daily Archives: March 1, 2012

Study shows Environmental Protection Fund builds NY economy

New York’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) supports industries that generate approximately $40 billion annually for the state’s economy while sustaining hundreds of thousands of jobs, according to an report released last week by The Trust for Public Land, a national conservation group.

“The findings… show that the stronger the EPF is, the more local economies benefit,” said Jessica Sargent-Michaud, an economist for The Trust.

“As we conduct these studies around the nation, we are finding, time and time again, that investments in land conservation, urban development, and environmental infrastructure, yield returns that sustain and stimulate local and regional economies,” she said. Continue reading →

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Ask Rosy Rox Let’s talk Strand movies—or something else maybe..

Let’s talk Strand movies—or something else maybe..

Hey this is Rosy Rox, the girl around town, in the know, and here to answer your questions.

I like to review restaurants, movies, plays, et cetera.

I specialize in teen advice, mainly because I know what the teens here in the ADK go through. I should know—I’m one myself. And no one understands a teen like a teen.

So, bring on your questions or problems, e-mail me rosyrox.adk@gmail.com

Rosy’s Random Review: I recently watched “This Means War” at the Strand Theatre. The movie, which stars Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy, is about two agents who are both falling for the same girl. They both compete to win her love. Continue reading →

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Lake safety tip: What to know before venturing onto the ice

by Jason Pallotta, Assistent Chief, Inlet Fire Dept.

Jason Pallotta, Inlet Fire Department Assistant Chief, is answering the question, When is it safe to go out on the ice?, which is particularly worth considering given this winter’s fluctuating temperatures.

There is no sure answer to the question as you can’t judge the ice’s strength simply by its appearance, age, thickness, temperatue or whether or not the ice is covered by snow.

Strength is based on all these factors.

Keep in mind that there is NO SUCH THING as 100 percent safe ice.

Here are some general guidelines for New Clear Ice: 2” or less – stay off ice; 4” for ice fishing and other activities on foot; 6” for snowmobiles or ATVs; 8” to 12” for cars and small pickup trucks; about 12” to 15” for medium size trucks. Continue reading →

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Services held for Barbara Buckley Dolan, 66

Barbara Jane Buckley Dolan, 66, of Bridgewater, NY passed away peacefully on February 13, 2012 following a long illness, at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare, with her loving family by her side.

She was born August 28, 1945 in Lowville. She grew up in Thendara and attended Town of Webb Schools graduating as Salutatorian in 1963.

She was an accomplished Tuba player in both high school and college.

She attended SUNY Oswego and graduated in 1967. Continue reading →

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St. Bartholomew’s Food Pantry a community asset

Eileen Tobin at St. Bartholomew's Food Pantry. Photo by Carol Hansen

The Webb Community Food Pantry at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Old Forge is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. to area households that qualify for food assistance, and according to Eileen Tobin, food pantry director, lately there has been an increased utilization of the service by area families due to the poor economy.

The list of staples at the pantry include juice, canned fruit and vegetables, dry milk, pancake mix, peanut butter, tuna, rice, coffee, tea, and cereal, Tobin said, with additional refrigerated and frozen items also available.

“Frozen hamburger, ham steaks and chicken are provided at cost by Dan’s Foodland in Eagle Bay, and we also have baby food and diapers,” she said. Continue reading →

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St. Bartholomew’s to host Lenten program, March 11

The IMC Mystery Players from the Immaculate Heart Central High School in Watertown will bring the centuries old Stations of the Cross to life in a moving and dramatic Lenten performance at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church in Old Forge on Sunday, March 11, at 7 p.m.

Using the Sanctuary of the church as a stage, the pantomime presentation of the events leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus will be enhanced by special lighting, music and liturgical readings.  Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s: ‘Passing of the Crutch’ ceremony set March 9

All are invited to a ceremonial “Passing of the Crutch” by last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade marshals, the McNally sisters, to this year’s marshals, the Kellys of the Central Adirondacks, on Friday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. outside of Souvenir Village on Main Street in Old Forge.

The gesture, according to parade co-chairman Chip Kiefer, is a twist on the tradition of many Irish parade organizers around the world who honor their past and present parade marshals by holding a symbolic passing of the shillelagh ceremony.

The crutch is an Adirondack archive purchased by Katie Boesché at the Town of Webb Historical Association’s auction. As the legend goes, the crutch was loaned by early area doctors to residents who were recuperating from various ailments. Continue reading →

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