Daily Archives: November 1, 2012

Over 400 take part in View’s colorful 5K race

View’s inaugural Running Colors 5K Race which was held on Saturday, October 27 in Old Forge, attracted 410 participants of all ages from across Central New York.

The runners/walkers—dressed in white—navigated a 5K (3.1 mile) route from the Old Forge lakefront, along Park Ave., the Joy Tract, and the scenic Moose River and back, getting doused with non-toxic blue, yellow and green color at “color bomb stations” on their way.

Jody Pritchard, View’s media manager and organizer of the art center’s fundraising event, said that similar Running Colors events are popular around the country. Continue reading →

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Haley Craig inducted in Jr. National Honor Society

Haley Craig, an eighth grade student at Whitesboro Central School was inducted into the Junior National Honor Society on October 17. She is the daughter of Jeffrey and Robyn Craig of Marcy and Old Forge.

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Town of Webb Students: Seven inducted to National Honor Society

Seven high school students from the Town of Webb School were inducted as new members of the Hadarondah Chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony held on Tuesday, October 30 in the school gymnasium.

The new members were selected for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, citizenship, and character. They are joining the existing membership of eighteen students.

“We are very proud to recognize these outstanding members of our student body,” said Kandis Griffin, the chapter advisor. We look to the new inductees to become involved and to continue to demonstrate the outstanding qualities that resulted in their selection.”

Following remarks by Superintendent Rex Germer and a candle ceremony conducted by members of National Honor Society, Griffin called the new inductees forward. Continue reading →

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Ad’k Current by Colin Criss

Election ’12: Time to examine candidates, set stage for future

The November elections—pillars of our national pride held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month—are essential to U.S. Democracy. They give access to the policies that control our lives.

And this link to government gives us the responsibility of correctly choosing our political leaders for the next few years.

There are many schools of thought that apply here. Should I pick the candidate who will work the hardest? Or the one who is the most honest? Or maybe who has the most experience? Is the candidate with the best hairstyle the correct choice?

The truth is that many factors go into governing on all levels, and many factors should be incorporated into a voter’s choice.

Try this simple exercise if you find yourself split between two candidates: Continue reading →

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Inlet announces Halloween Costume winners

The Inlet Youth Commission’s annual Halloween Parade and Party was held Friday October 26 at the Inlet Emergency Services Building. Margie O’Hara, Nancy Jennings, Lisa Gambacorta, and Mitch Lee took on the task of judging as Emcee Peter “Batman” Steel organized each age category.

The winners in their categories were:

Ages 0 to 3

Nathan Luce – Nathan’s Hotdog Vendor, Lorelei Miller – Little Witch, Natalie Hitchcock – ET.

Pre-K  to Kindergarten

Shay Charles Sauer – Policeman, Preston Trumbauer – Incredible Hulk, Riley Lynn Northrup – Indian Girl

1st and 2nd Grades

Richie Lutz – Mad Hatter, Matt Trumbauer – Army Man, Izzie Gardener – Candy Corn Witch

3rd and 4th Grades

Chloe Clark – Vampira, Olivia Payne – Farmer, Anthony Gaffney – Punisher Continue reading →

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Nourished Living by Dietician Kelly Hamlin MA, RD, CDN

 Simple lifestyle changes can ward off diabetes diagnosis

It’s the first day of November which means it’s the kick-off to National Diabetes Month. Most of you are probably aware of Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes, but there is also a relatively new diagnosis called prediabetes.

I have often been told by people that they have prediabetes, but they aren’t exactly sure what it means and what they should do.

Prediabetes is when a person’s blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as Type 2 diabetics.

People with prediabetes are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes and may have some problems from diabetes already.

Tests that used to make the diagnosis of prediabetes are: fasting plasma glucose test (FPG), oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), or an A1C test.

FPG

• Requires a person to fast overnight. The blood glucose is measured first thing in the morning before eating. Continue reading →

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Meet Candidate Madelyn Thorne

Democrat Madelyn C. Thorne of Schenectady will be running against incumbent Republican Senator Hugh T. Farley for the position of State Senator of the new District 49 in the general election on November 6.

Thorne, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, September 13, is also running on the Working Families Party line. She has three grown children and is married to Schenectady City Clerk, Chuck Thorne.

“The reason I am running for the Senate is that I am a middle class person and I work for a living. I go to work every single day and I feel as though I know our representatives are not working in the best interests of their constituents,” Thorne said.

“I feel it is time that citizen legislatures take control of the situation and address our problems and work to improve our situation,” she added.

Presently the Director of Pastoral Care at Glenville Nursing Home, Thorne is responsible for overseeing and caring for the emotional and spiritual needs of the residents and staff. Continue reading →

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