Daily Archives: September 19, 2013

Community rises to ANCA challenge, raises $150K in Strand Theatre effort

The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) has announced that the $150,000 community fundraising goal in support of the Strand Theatre’s Go Digital or Go Dark Campaign has been met.

Bob Card, Helen Zyma and Noah. Photo by Gina Greco

Bob Card, Helen Zyma and Noah. Photo by Gina Greco

According to ANCA representative Jennifer Jubin, the organization determined on Tuesday, September 17 that the goal had been exceded with the addition of $12,600 in funds raised through the recent Calypso’s Cove Charity Go Kart Races.

“A tremendous amount of work has gone into achieving this goal. From the committee who put on the Strand Gala, to Nick Rose at CAP-21, to the Go Kart Races and all the other efforts—a true spirit of community has been displayed by the Old Forge community,” Jubin said.

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Inlet Fall Fest set this weekend at Fern Park

The 20th Annual Inlet Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22 at Fern Park on South Shore Road. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Among the handcrafted items that will be available for sale throughout the weekend are rustic furniture, pottery, decorative home accents, clothing, hats and gloves, jams, jellies and maple syrup, scented candles, Adirondack landscape photography, walking sticks and much more. Local potter Greg Rudd will be on-hand to offer pottery demonstrations.

Music and entertainment will take place throughout both days of the event with a food court featuring festival fare.

Parking at Fern Park is limited but a free shuttle bus by Ted Payne’s Bus Service will be available both days providing rides from the Arrowhead Park parking area and the lot in front of the Woods Inn.

For more information and a complete list of vendors check out InletFallFestival.com or call the Inlet Information Office at (315) 357-5501.

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Old Forge: Record numbers march in 2013 Firefighter Parade

Fire fighters representing fire stations from across the state took part in the Old Forge Fire Department’s Drill School on Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14th.

The Town of Colonie Fire Department

The Town of Colonie Fire Department

Old Forge Fire Chief Charlie Bogardus directs the hose in last Friday's Pushball competition, with support from department members Billy Tormey and Ronnie Parent

Old Forge Fire Chief Charlie Bogardus directs the hose in last Friday’s Pushball competition, with support from department members Billy Tormey and Ronnie Parent

Parade Announcer Jack Graham

Parade Announcer Jack Graham

 

 

 

 

 

One of the highlights of the annual event is the Saturday parade up Main Street.

According to parade judge Jack Graham there were twice as many marchers then he had seen in previous years.

During the parade, the departments were judged in a number of categories. The winners were as follows:

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Old Forge Fire Dept. awards $52,500 to winners in annual Big Bucks give-away

The Old Forge Volunteer Fire Department’s Firefighter’s Drill School ‘13 wrapped up on Sunday, September 15 with the drawing for the winners in the Big Bucks Give-Away raffle.

A large crowd was gathered at the fire hall as Robert Moore  pulled the winning names.

Taking the top prize of $9,750 was Lisa Szot of Utica with lucky ticket #743.

The second place winner was Mary Henry of Raquette Lake who won $5,250 with ticket #243.

Charles Pennica of Rochester came in third place and was awarded $4,500 with ticket #758.

Fourth place winner of $3,750 was Paul Pratt of Chatham with ticket #558.

The four 5th place winners, each taking home $3,000 were: Tom Morley of Hackttstown, NJ – #194; Jarl and Ann Hasby of Old Forge – #1248; Sharon Daviau of Liverpool – #955; and Rachel Pocchiari of Old Forge – #1409.

There were four 6th place winners of $1,500: Myrtle Smith of Stony Point – #309; William Maher of Wappingers Falls – #1112; Linda Whiteman of Herkimer  – #650; Kathy Phillips, of Penn Yan  – #1158.

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Card of thanks

MAC’s Safe Ride would like to acknowledge Steph-anie Kleps for her fund-raiser to benefit our organization. Stephanie is a Thirty One representative who held a great event at Daikers and left us all thankful.

MAC’s Safe Ride thanks her for her time and donation and congratulates the winners who are enjoying her beautiful ‘Thirty One’ bags.

Thank you Stephanie!

Gisele Kress, MAC’s Safe Ride

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Go Cruisin’ with the Red Hatters

All area Red Hatters are invited to take a cruise along the Fulton Chain of Lakes with Old Forge Lake Cruises on Tuesday, September 24 at 11 a.m.

A group rate of $17 per person is available, so bring along your husband or a friend. Lunch will follow at Slickers in Old Forge.

To sign up call Jan Brynilsen at (315) 357-3150 or Linda Gordon at 357-6339 by Sunday, September 22nd.

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Town of Forestport to celebrate official opening of Twin Bridges, September 29

With all guard rails completely in place, the Twin Bridges in the Town of Forestport officially opened to traffic on Thursday, September 19th. The approval of the opening came from Forestport Highway Superintendent Bill Gardner.Bridges open

A Ribbon Cutting and official Opening Ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 29th at 1 p.m. on the town-side of the Twin Bridges with  Terry Larkin cutting the ribbon.

Father Sean O’Brien and Aggie Walker of the Pres-byterian Church will be present to bless the bridges.

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