Trainees prepare for the Cap-21 CAP-PY Duck Derby, looking over the launch site at the Old Forge Dam. Ducky adoptions are underway at CAP-21 and the Visitor Information Center, and will be featured at the Old Forge Farmers Market. Prizes for the Labor Day Derby include the chance to win $100,000 while supporting the community projects of CAP-21.
Dear Editor,
The Big Moose Ambulance Company would like to thank the Adirondack Bank Charity Golf Tournament for its generous donation to our fund raising effort to purchase a new ambulance.
We would also like to thank Tom Clark for his role in making that happen.
Eleven years ago the Adirondack Bank Charity Golf Tournament made a similar donation toward the purchase of our current ambulance.
We are again astounded and thankful for the generosity of the people that step forward in the time of need in our small community and are glad to count Adirondack Bank and Tom Clark among those who do so.
Sincerely,
Roger Pratt, Sec/Treas.
Big Moose Ambulance Co.
Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company will be hosting a demo day with Swift Canoe and Kayak on Sunday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mountainman Paddlesports store on Rt. 28 in Old Forge.
The demo day will give customers the opportunity to test paddle Swift canoes and kayaks, and talk with company paddling experts.
“A demo day gives the customer the opportunity to talk one-to-one with the manufacturer. They get personalized advice on which boats will suit them the best and get the opportunity to actually test paddle a variety of boats,” said Mountainman President, John Nemjo.
Test paddling will be held on the Moose River at Mountain-man’s Paddlesports store. All gear and equipment will be provided for test paddling. For more information contact the store at (315) 369-6672 or visit www.MountainmanOutdoors.com
A Liturgy of the Word Memorial Service for Gertrude (Josephine) Burth Gribneau, 95, who passed away March 13, 2013 will be held in the near future at St. Anthony’s Church in Inlet.
Born July 29, 1917, she was predeceased by her husband, Clayton A. Gribneau Sr. and her daughters Kathleen M. Ryan, Virginia J. Gribneau and son, Clayton (Bud) A. Gribneau Jr. She is survived by five children: Brian C. Gribneau, Bruce J. Gribneau, Adelaide (Gigi) E. Harvey, David A. Gribneau, Gertrude (Trudy) A. Cofchin, numerous loved family members and friends.
Please contact her local family members for date and time of Memorial Service.
Outdoor writer and retired ranger Gary Lee will lead a presentation titled, “How to Survive and Navigate the Woods and What to Look for in Food if Lost,” on Saturday, June 29 at the former Otter Lake firehouse on Route 28.
The program will be hosted by The Otter Lake Association and will immediately follow the membership’s 10 a.m. meeting. The public is welcome to attend both the meeting and the program.
Bring your compasses, hiking maps and questions about the outdoors.
The association extends a welcome to attend their meeting commencing at 10 a.m.
Dylan Clark of Old Forge received a Bachelor of Health and Human Sciences degree from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences on Saturday, May 18th.
He also received a Community Service award for commitment by a senior Bachelor of Science student to service in his community.
During his sophomore years, Dylan was chosen by the Dean for the Academic Integrity Board. He also served on the Peer Connection Committee and others.
He plans continue his public health studies at the graduate level.
Billy Burns and his staff at Billy’s Italian-American Restaurant in Old Forge hosted their final donation dinner of the spring on Thursday, June 20 with a dinner to benefit Old Forge American Legion Post #893.
Since the fall of 2010, Burns has held weekly or bi-weekly dinners on behalf of area causes—mostly not-for-profit organizations—with 20 percent of the sales donated back to assist with their individual programming.
Since then, many thousands of dollars have been raised in their support.
“The outcome has been more successful than I ever imagined. It’s been a pleasure to be able to give something back to the many organizations that are so vital to our community. And I’m fortunate to have such great people working with me who help make it all happen,” Burns said.
He said his most successful dinner to date was held on behalf of the Strand Theatre when 162 dinners were served on-premises and 69 take-out orders were filled.
Burns was compelled to host a second dinner to satisfy the disappointed Strand supporters who were shut-out the first time around.
The dinners begin the Thursday following Columbus Day and continue through the third week of June.
Traditionally, Old Forge American Legion Post #893 is the benefactor of the proceeds at the beginning and end of each season.