Daily Archives: September 6, 2012

Big Moose Chapel elects new officers

The Big Moose Community Chapel held an election of officers at its annual congregation meeting on Sunday, August 26.

Officers elected were: Barbara Morgan, president; Judy Bean, vice-president; Richard Williams, clerk; Diane Adams, treasurer; and Jill Kurtz, assistant treasurer.

New trustees elected for three-year terms were: Diane Adams, Daniel Conable, Barbara Getty, Connie Menand, Robert Scherfling, Kenneth Stankiewicz, and Mary White.

The Outreach Committee reported that $9,956 was donated to area non-profit agencies and charities.

It was announced that the Chapel belfry will be repaired this fall to correct the August 2011 water damage by Hurricane Irene.

The Chapel has now gained listing on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

Rev. Dr. Richard McCaughey was returned to preach for the ten weeks of the 2013 season.

Outgoing president Lorraine Schunck and other trustees whose terms ended were thanked for their faithful service to the Chapel, a landmark since 1931.

The Chapel now has a web site at www.bigmoosechapel.org.

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Town of Webb UFSD Board of Ed. holds its September 4th meeting

The Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education held a Public Hearing regarding the Revised Code of Conduct as required by the Dignity For All Students Act at 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4 in the Library.

The hearing was followed at 6:30 p.m. by a meeting of the Board of Education.

The capsule summary that follows outlines the activity at the meeting, but does not represent the board’s approved minutes.

Special Topics/Public Forum: Continue reading

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Central Adirondack Assoc. draws tickets for its Annual Labor Day Weekend Raffle

The Paul Case Band performing at the Old Forge lakefront on Sunday night of Labor Day weekend. Photo by Carol Hansen.

A large crowd of people gathered at the Old Forge lakefront on Sunday, September 2 to listen to the music of the Paul Case Band and to hear the announcement of the winners in the Central Adirondack Association’s annual drawing for a car and cash prizes.

The Labor Day celebration concluded with a fireworks display.

Town of Webb Publicity Director said he was pleased to announce that all 999 tickets for the CAA raffle were sold prior to drawing.

The winners and their winning ticket numbers were: Continue reading

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Red Hatters luncheon set

The Inlet Red Hatters will travel to North Creek for a luncheon at the Copper-field Inn on Tuesday, September 18.

Anyone interested in attending can meet at the Inlet Town Hall parking lot at 11:30 a.m. to carpool. For reservations call Pat Murdock at (315) 357-2832.

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Jodi Tanner and her father, Ray Morris, a 30-year Canoe Classic veteran. Photos by Marianne Christy

Adirondack Canoe Classic: Ray Morris to tackle his 30th 90-Miler

Jodi Tanner and her father, Ray Morris, a 30-year Canoe Classic veteran. Photos by Marianne Christy

Among the 275 vessels launching from the Old Forge Lakefront on Friday, September 7 for the 90-Miler Adirondack Canoe Classic will be a two-person canoe, manned by Ray Morris and his daughter, Jodi Tanner of South Glens Falls.

Morris’s boat will have the honor of sporting the #30, in commemoration of the 30 years of the iconic race of which he is the sole event-long participant.

Back in the summer of 1982, as a postal worker with the South Glens Falls Post Office, Morris was thumbing through a copy of the Albany Times-Unionnewspaper when he came across a story about the inaugural Canoe Classic.

Mike and Sue Lyford of Inlet, and Ray and Helen Morris. Mike and Ray are lifelong friends who grew up together in South Glens Falls.

Intrigued with the idea of the challenge, Morris, a self-confessed non-paddler, suggested to a reluctant co-worker that they take a stab at the race.

After a few beers at a local tavern, Morris convinced his friend to participate.

A month later, in a 16-foot rental canoe from the Blue Mountain Boat Livery, the duo shoved off for the first race.

“We achieved our goal by finishing,” Morris said with a laugh.

It was to be the first—and last—canoe adventure for his friend, but Morris kept at it.

The second year of the race, he paddled with his son, Ray Jr. and came in second place—the closest he’s come to placing big in his class. Continue reading

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Fall registration starts at Old Forge Ballet Co.

Fall registration has begun for the School of the Old Forge Ballet Company with classes beginning on Tuesday, September 11 for the 2012-2013 season.

Preparation is underway for the December 1 performance of the Nutcracker ballet at the Strand Theatre.

The school and company are dedicated to the children and adults of the Adirondacks who wish to enjoy dynamic dance classes in a friendly manner.

Classes for male and female students, pre-ballet through adults in the Cecchetti Method of classical ballet are taught.

The concentration is on developing the student’s education through the art of dance with the focus on classical ballet as the basis for all creative movement. Ballet is the ultimate exercise for all ages and physiques.

It increases strength and improve balance, grace and stamina while promoting mental relaxation.

It can help the footwork of the soccer player, agility of the football player, and stamina of the downhill skier.  Balance, coordination and music appreciation are all improved through dance. Continue reading

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Inlet Historical announces prize winner

Bob Wheeler of Potsdam was the winner of an authentic Navajo rug in a fundraising raffle conducted by the Inlet Historical Association.

The drawing was held on September 3, Labor Day, and helped to raise $528 for the Historical Society, according to member Charles Herr.

Herr encourages all to consider supporting the Inlet Historical Society, a Section 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, by becoming members or providing donations.

Members who have not yet renewed their memberships are invited to do so prior to leaving their Inlet homes for the season.

More information is available at the organization’s website: www.inlethistoricalsociety.org.

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