Daily Archives: November 14, 2013

Webb finalizes codified ordinance, revisits recent snowmobile law

The Town of Webb’s recently adopted snowmobile ordinance, which sets forth comprehensive rules for the legal operation of snowmobiles in the town, is on the verge of its first revision thanks to a few words that entered the law inadvertently, while surviving their way to adoption.

These words had the unintended effect of extending snowmobile access beyond Grove Trail on the north side of Old Forge, according to Councilwoman Kate Russell.

The snowmobile ordinance had been designed to round up and update the town’s existing snowmobile laws.

This was done in conjunction with a years-long codification process, which had all laws in the Town of Webb being updated and streamlined, with laws considered obsolete being removed.

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Old Forge Library to kick off 100-Year Celebration with history production

The Old Forge Library will kick-off its Centennial Celebration with a reader’s theater production that will chronicle the library’s beginning to the present day.

Director Alan Saban, standing, and some of the cast members of Paula Roy’s reader’s theater play, from left, Carol Hansen, Karen Lee, David Beck, Stephen Wick and Kelly Hamlin. Photo by Isabella Worthen

Director Alan Saban, standing, and some of the cast members of Paula Roy’s reader’s theater play, from left, Carol Hansen, Karen Lee, David Beck, Stephen Wick and Kelly Hamlin. Photo by Isabella Worthen

OFL One Hundred Years and Counting-Channeling the Past Straight into the Present, written by Paula Alida Roy, will be performed on Wednesday, December 4 at 7 p.m.

The production, which is being directed by Alan Saban, starts out in the present day with North Public Radio Station Manager Ellen Rocco—portrayed by Mary Ann Nelson— interviewing Library Director Isabella Worthen about the library’s history and evolution.

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Eagle Bay Tree Lighting Party set December 7th

The Town Of Webb and the Eagle Bay Fire Department Ladies Auxiliaries will kick-off the yuletide season with a Tree Lighting Party on Saturday, December 7.

The event will begin  at 5:30 p.m. at the new Eagle Bay Welcome Center located at the corner of Big Moose Rd. and Rte. 28.

Christmas caroling around the community Christmas tree will be followed by the tree lighting.

Once the tree is lit, all are invited to enjoy refreshments and a pot luck supper at the Eagle Bay Fire Hall.

Penny Beach and Bonnie Amidon, co-chairs of the event, request that participants bring their appetites and a dish to pass.

Santa Claus has promised to stop by and bring gifts for all the good little kids in attendance, so anyone who will be bringing along a child is asked to call 390-4006 ASAP and let Santa’s helper know how many will attend.

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ANCA: Summit to highlight power of regional nonprofit organizations

Each year, 36 Adirondack nonprofit organizations pay more than $84 million in salaries and employ nearly 1,600 workers.

These are just two of the findings to be unveiled at a day-long summit exploring the vital economic impact of nonprofits on the region on Thursday, November 21 as the Adirondack Nonprofit Network (ANN) and the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) host “The Power and Promise of Our Nonprofits” at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake.

The event will feature the unveiling of a study that analyzes the economic impact of 36 regional organizations.

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Old Forge: CAP-21 to host health insurance sessions

A representative from ACR Health will be available to assist Herkimer County residents with questions and enrollment in the New York State Health Insurance Marketplace.

Appointments are being scheduled with a Patient Navi-gator at the Old Forge Library on Thursdays, November 21, December 5 and December 12.

If you earn less than $45,960 as an individual or $94,200 for a family of four, you may be eligible for financial assistance that will make coverage more affordable.

To schedule an appointment, contact ACR Health at (315) 868-5490 or 1-800-475-2430.

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Webb school’s Drama Dept. to perform ‘Annie Get Your Gun’

The classic musical, Annie Get Your Gun, has been selected as the Town of Webb School Drama Department’s annual musical production that will be presented in the school gymnasium on Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22.

Town of Webb School’s Vocal Music Director Valerie Gaudin has scheduled auditions for Tuesday, December 17 beginning at 3 p.m. in the vocal music room.

Students in grades nine through 12 are eligible to audition for the show.

Students should check the Drama Department’s bulletin board for more information on audition requirements.

A Bake Sale will be held in the gym lobby of the school from 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, the evening of the Junior, Senior and Jazz Bands’ fall concert. All proceeds from the bake sale will assist with the production of the musical.

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MAC’s Safe Ride: Monique Masters joins organization as exec. director

Monique Masters of Old Forge has been selected to serve as MAC’s Safe Ride’s new Executive Director, marking the organization’s first formal staff appointment since its 2010 inception.

According to MAC’s founder and board member Gisele Kress, the intent of the new position is to help give back to the community that has given so much to them.IMG_0218

“The organization has grown and we found it was difficult to get everything done that we wanted to get done. It was time for somebody with fresh ideas to come in, with the energy to set the wheels in motion,” Kress said.

She extended thanks for all of the work done over the years by Beth Tickner, Nanci Russell, Carol Perkins, Felicity Davey, Kelly Greene and all of the board.

With a new director on board, she said the organization is hoping for a renewed sense of a call to action, commitment and an increase in fundraising and engagement. Continue reading →

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