Our 3rd Adirondack Memory Walk was a huge success.

We had approximately 60 walkers participating and all five golf carts in use for those that chose not to walk the distance.

The event raised $5,051 which will be split 60%/40% with Alzheimer’s and the Resource Center for independent Living (RCL) group that meets in Inlet every Wednesday.

Our committee would like to personally thank the Schmid family for allowing us to honor Walter Schmid in a meaningful way by using a ski boot with poles on our t-shirts this year.

His contribution to cross country skiing in Inlet will forever leave memories in our hearts and minds. Continue reading →

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 24th, a bear attempted to gain entry into the Candy Cottage by ripping the boards off the exterior wall.

I would like to thank the Old Forge Police Department for their quick response who in turn notified DEC Officials Russ Ritzel and Steve Heerkens and wildlife tech Christina Domser.

The bear caused significant damage, which has since been repaired.

We are grateful for everyone’s immediate response.

“Candyman” Larry Starer, Old Forge

Naturalist Gary Lee will lead a butterfly hike, the final hike of his annual summer hikes series, on Friday, August 10 at 10 a.m. Starting at View, Gary Lee will lead participants on a short hike to view local butterflies.

This hike can be enjoyed by participants of all ages.

For more information call View at (315) 369-6411 or email info@viewarts.org.

The Summer Concert Series held on the Old Forge Lakefront on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. will feature Joe Angerosa and The Elvis Show, on Sunday, August 5.

Angerosa has been performing an Elvis tribute for over 25 years. The Utica native has been dubbed “the best Elvis this side of the Mississippi.” Everyone is welcome for this free concert and all should bring a chair or a blanket. The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by the Town of Webb.

The rain location will be the Hiltebrant Recreation Center Pavilion on North Street.

TOW SCHOOL CLASS OF 1987 CELEBRATES 25TH REUNION…Twenty-one classmates of the Town of Webb School Class of 1987 gathered at McCauley Mountain on Saturday, July 28 for their 25th class reunion. In attendance were: From left, back row: Elaine Giroux (black shirt), Will Payne, Joachim Moehs, Rob Winter, Larry Qard, Carie Hodel. Middle row: Karen Carr (light blue shirt) Meaghan Foley, Hilary Burnap, Cathy Groves, Melissa Fox, Alan Gibon, John Metzler. Front row: Tara Nells, Windy Earl, Tricia Risley, Tara Kollinger, Marie Martin, Adele Murdock, Bonnie Shwamle.

Town of Webb School alumnus Donna (Boudreau) Murphy, co-organizer of the all-school reunion scheduled for Saturday, September 29 at the Ole Barn, reminds all alumni and teachers that the deadline for sign-up for the reunion is August 31st.

The cost is $30 per person and includes appetizers, a chicken BBQ, and live music by Last Left.

Murphy can be reached by email at: towreunion@hotmail.com, or payment can be sent to: Donna Murphy, 9737 Highland Ave., Dansville, NY, 14437. Continue reading →