Daily Archives: October 10, 2013

Spectators line Moose River for new TOBIE bridge installation

A crowd of spectators gathered at vantage points along the banks of the southern branch of the Moose River on Tuesday, October 8 to observe the placement of the new Old Forge TOBIE trail bridge.

Photo by Gina Greco

Photo by Gina Greco

The bridge, which crosses the river, connects the section of the TOBIE pedestrian/bike trail between Hemlock Lane and Pullman Avenue in Old Forge.

The bridge arrived on Monday in two pieces amid torrents of rain. On Tuesday, under clear skies, the pieces were put together on the ground with splices and then set in place in one piece. Continue reading →

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Town of Webb Health Care Center to welcome new Physician’s Asst.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center and its Medical Group announced that Karla Dalious will join the staff at the Town of Webb Health Center as the new Physician’s Assistant.

It is hoped she will start November 1, said Robert Scholefield, Chief Operating Officer for St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. Karla Dalious

Dalious said she now has her New York State license and is currently awaiting her Drug Enforcement Agency licensing to write prescriptions.

Dalious will provide primary care to patients of all ages according to Sandra Fentiman, manager of marketing and public relations for St. Elizabeth Medical Center.  Continue reading →

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Webb prescription drug drop box available at Police Dept.

The Herkimer County Prevention Council’s Prescription Drop Box has recently been moved from the Village or Frankfort Police Department to its new location at the Town of Webb Police Department on Route 28 in Old Forge.

Residents are welcome to drop off their unwanted, unused, or expired medications/prescriptions at the Town of Webb Police Department during the day between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. when a police officer is present at the station or by appointment by calling (315) 369-6915.   Continue reading →

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Masons to host breakfast October 13th in Old Forge

An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be held at the North Woods Community Center in Old Forge on Sunday, October 13 from 8 a.m. to noon.

The menu includes pancakes, eggs, muffins, bacon, sausage, juice, toast, coffee and tea. The price is $10 for ages 12 to adult and $6 for children ages 5 to 11. Children ages four and under eat for free.

North Woods Community Center is located on Crosby Boulevard.

The fund raising event, now in its 17th year, is co-sponsored by Dewey Old Forge Chapter #449 Order of Eastern Star and North Woods Lodge #849 F&AM.

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Adirondack Loon Celebration slated Sunday, October 13 at Paul Smith’s

The Adirondack Loon Celebration will take place at Paul Smith’s College Visitor Information Center (VIC) on Sunday, October 13th.

This family-friendly event is open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. with activities including a scavenger hunt, crafts, face painting, as well as a loon calling contest and silent auction.

Adirondack singer/songwriter Jamie Savage will perform two half-hour shows at noon and 1:30 p.m.

There will be a field trip to Black Pond to see loons up close from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Preregistration is required. Sign up at adkloon@briloon.org,  call 888-749-5666 ext.145, or call the VIC at (518) 327-6241. Continue reading →

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Niccolls: Dinner and worship set

A non-denominational Praise and Worship Service will be held on Saturday, October 19 at Niccolls Memorial Church. A light meal will be served at 5 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall and will be followed by the service at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

“It will be a spirit-filled evening that will feed you physically, spiritually and emotionally,” said service co-organizer Ellen Dreja.

Niccolls Church is located at 228 Crosby Blvd. in Old Forge, next to the library.

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Conversion Project: Quilt raffle drawing set Sunday, October 13th at the Strand

The raffle drawing for a quilt created by the local Pointed Pine Quilters to benefit the Strand Theatre’s “Go Digi-tal or Go Dark” fund will be held Sunday, October 13 at the theater.

The quilt, which is on display at the theater, features 25 images of classic and contemporary films including Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.Strand Quilt

Tickets are available for purchase at the theater up until Sunday.

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