Daily Archives: September 5, 2013

Tuesday, Sept. 10th Town of Forestport ballot among region’s busiest for next week’s primaries

Area political parties will be holding their primary elections on Tuesday, September 10th to determine which candidates will be representing them in the November general elections.

The Town of Forestport will hold a Republican primary for the offices of Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent and two seats on the Town Council.

For Town Supervisor, Parker Snead is running against incumbent William A. Hasenauer. For Highway Superintendent, Louis J. Sowich is challenging incumbent William G. Gardner.

Brian J. Albert, Charles E. Scott, Brian P. Judge and Ronald J. Scouten are vying for two vacating seats on the Town Council.

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View announces John Brennan as its new marketing man

John Brennan has been hired as the new marketing manager at View. Brennan has a number of years of experience in marketing, primarily in the private sector.

“We’re really excited to have someone in the position. We went through the whole summer without a marketing position, and having the position filled is key,” said View Executive Director Jennifer Potter Hayes.IMG_8307

Brennan’s responsibilities of this position are to increase View’s visibility and visitation by developing and implementing a marketing strategy.

He anticipates doing marketing on a higher level and bringing fresh light on ways to open up new markets.

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Old Forge: Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race marking its 20th year

The Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race, an annual event that has raised money for local businesses, organizations and those in need, is set for Tuesday, September 10th.

This is the 20th year of the community fundraising event which brings local businesses together to vie for the coveted trophy and assist local causes.

Since its inception in 1994, over $200,000 has been raised for such causes.

The Noonan family, hosts of the event, has announced that this year’s single recipient of funds will be the Save the Strand – Old Forge Go Digital or Go Dark campaign.  Continue reading

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LETTER: Absence of rails would mean losses to economy, snowmobilers putting their railway corridor rights at risk

To the Editor:

I am concerned about overwhelming misinformation and false promises being made by ARTA, a group whose ideas stand to harm our Remsen-to-Lake Placid corridor for rail travelers and snowmobilers alike.

As a snowmobiler for over 20 years and a volunteer at the Adirondack Scenic Railroad I understand the value of this corridor, and what we stand to lose by destroying our existing rail infrastructure.

So, before we do something we’ll regret forever, we need the facts.

First, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad is a not-for-profit 501C3 organization (ARPS).

The railroad has approximately 10 paid employees and over 150 active volunteers.

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13th Annual Kiwanis Car Wash slated Saturday, September 7

The 13th Annual Central Adirondack Kiwanis, Town of Webb School Key Club and Builders Club Free Car Wash will be held Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Calypso’s Cove Parking Lot in Old Forge.

This annual fundraiser traditionally takes place during Memorial Day Weekend, but due to rain it was postponed. Proceeds of the event provides funds for the administration and operations of all the many Kiwanis children’s activities that take place during the year.

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Niccolls to host estate planning workshop

Niccolls Memorial Presby-terian Church invites the community to participate in an informational workshop on planning for life’s eventualities.

This session will help one to explore, with one’s family, specific plans for one’s final years, including consideration of a living will or health care proxy, planning for emergency and/or long term care, and disposition of property.

The workshop, Living Faith-fully, Living Well: Stewardship of Our Whole Lives, will take place on Saturday, September 7 at 9 a.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

A team including medical, legal, and financial professionals in addition to the chaplain of the Presbyterian Home in New Hartford will each present information pertinent to their field. Plenty of time is scheduled for questions from attendees.

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CAA announces Labor Day drawing winners

A large crowd of people gathered at the Old Forge lakefront on Sunday, September 1 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.

Don Haehl presenting the keys to the 2014 Chevy Camero to winner Tim Kuhn of Marcy, NY. He meant to buy a ticket last year, but they sold out before he could. He and his wife had a miscommunication and thought each other bought one. He said, "I wasn't meant to win it last year." He only bought one ticket this year.

Don Haehl presenting the keys to the 2014 Chevy Camero to winner Tim Kuhn of Marcy, NY. He meant to buy a ticket last year, but they sold out before he could. He and his wife had a miscommunication and thought each other bought one. He said, “I wasn’t meant to win it last year.” He only bought one ticket this year.

Winners in this year’s raffle are: Grand Prize – 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, Ticket #610, Tim Kuhn, Marcy; second prize – $10,000, Ticket #667, Judy Rambone, Great Bend NY; third prize – $3,000, Ticket #229, Mary Ellen Shaw, Utica.

The five winners of $1,000 are: Lynne Toussaint of Deerfield,  Ticket #088; Terry Brown, Fountain Hills AZ, Ticket # 997; Jamie Rodger, Waterloo, Ticket # 702; Eve Vandewal, New Hartford, Ticket #033; and Paul Van Slyke, Lake Placid, Ticket #191.

The three winners of $500 are: Daikers, Old Forge, Ticket #799; Bonnie Lawrence, Eagle Bay, Ticket #128; and Peter Welutowicz, West Babylon, Ticket #128.

Mike Farmer handing over the $10,000 check to winner Judy and Sonny Rambone, of Great Bend, NY. She donated $500 of her check back to the CAA. She plans to redo her carpet and pay off some loans.

Mike Farmer handing over the $10,000 check to winner Judy and Sonny Rambone, of Great Bend, NY. She donated $500 of her check back to the CAA. She plans to redo her carpet and pay off some loans.

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