Monthly Archives: September 2013

Story Times set at library

Toddler Story Time and Fall Story Hour will begin at the Old Forge Library on Friday, October 4 and run through November 8th.

Toddler Story Time will be held from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to toddlers ages one to two and a parent or caregiver. Led by Sara Alves-Tapper, children will listen to stories, enjoy puppets, learn finger plays and have some toy time.

Fall Story Hour for preschoolers ages three, four, and five-plus years  will be held  from 11 a.m. to noon. Library Director Isabella Worthen, Karen Beck and Bella Beck will lead the hour of stories and creative play.

The children will take part in games, crafts, songs and other activities as they become acquainted with the library.

To register for either program, call the library at (315) 369-6008  by Thursday October 3rd.

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Supervisor candidate Bob Seager would appreciate support of Forestport voters

My name is Robert Seager and I am running for Supervisor of the Town of Forestport.

I have been a full-time resident of the town since 1979, and retired from NY Telephone Company (Verizon) after 34 years of service. IMG_7661****

I was Town Supervisor in 2004 to 2005 and currently serve on the town council. I have an understanding of planning, codes and assessing community service.

I am vice president of the  Woodgate Library and Woodgate Cemetery and instruct the local AARP driving courses. I represent Oneida County on the DEC’s Open Space committee.

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Inlet to host Adirondack Kids Day™ on Saturday, Oct. 5

Adirondack Kids Day™, a day-long event that will celebrate the outdoor activities described in the Adirondack Kids series of books, will be held at various locations throughout Inlet on Saturday, October 5th.

Paul Chambers of French Louie's store in Inlet announces a fishing derby winner at last years Adirondack Kids Day

Paul Chambers of French Louie’s store in Inlet announces a fishing derby winner at last years Adirondack Kids Day

The event is inspired by the best-selling book series by Gary and Justin VanRiper, and its major sponsor is the Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks.

The VanRipers, a father-and-son writing team from Camden, created and launched

The Adirondack Kids® books in 2001.

The books’ story lines revolve around three best friends who are growing up in the Fulton Chain of Lakes area of the Adirondacks, with Inlet as their home base.

Kayaking instructor Connie Perry of Inlet's Frisky Otter Tours.

Kayaking instructor Connie Perry of Inlet’s Frisky Otter Tours.

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Code office records can reveal much about questionable projects

It happens to everyone. At some point, everyone reaches a time when reason just doesn’t work. You try, you try hard, but no matter what you say or do, the other person just won’t listen.

Voices get a little louder, you repeat the same suggestion several times, offer a quick olive branch which is dismissed without rationale.

Then it happens… the temper flares up, lashes out and it’s done.

Good, bad or indifferent, it’s done. The phone gets slammed down because the conversation is over.

Then you realize you didn’t even get the guy’s name. Oh well, probably wouldn’t matter anyway, he just was not going to listen. He was convinced that everyone in this office had an agenda to screw him. It had to be that way because his neighbor was doing something that was prohibited by zoning and we would not let him do the same thing… therefore, obviously we were all a bunch of dishonest idiots out to get him.

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Big crowd enjoys Inlet Fall Festival

Despite a bleak weather forecast, the Inlet Fall Festival at Fern Park on September 21 and 22 was a successful event, according to Inlet Tourism Director Adele Burnett, with hordes of people showing up to enjoy booths filled with handcrafted items, music, entertainment, food and fun for the whole family.

Preston Trumbauer gets a face painting

Preston Trumbauer gets a face painting

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“The rain held off until after 5 p.m. on Saturday, and everyone had a lot of fun,” Burnett said.

This year marked the 20th anniversary of the festival which is hosted by the Town of Inlet.

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Kat Forsell appointed Raquette Lake’s Winter Events Coordinator

The Town of Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department announces the appointment of Kathryn Forsell to assist as the seasonal winter events coordinator for the Hamlet of Raquette Lake.

Kat Forsell

Kat Forsell

In her new position she will work closely with Alexandra Roalsvig, Long Lake Director of Parks and Recreation, and Events Coordinator Erin Barton in planning and implementing community-based events for the winter months.

Forsell is a fourth generation Raquette Laker, having graduated from Raquette Lake Union Free School and Indian Lake Central School. She studied hotel and restaurant management in college. Continue reading →

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Apple Stuffing…

9-2.12.13These deer enjoyed a feeding frenzy after a large branch broke off an apple tree behind Rivet Realty on Main Street, Old Forge last week. When employee MaryAnn Nelson arrived at work in the morning she found the deer laying on the lawn, evidently exhausted from a first round of gorging. However, she said it wasn’t long before they were back on their feet to finish off the bounty. Photo by MaryAnn Nelson

 
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