Daily Archives: January 9, 2014

Polar Bears thankful for help with yurt

The Polar Bear Ski Club would like to thank everyone for all of their help and support in making the dream of a second Yurt at McCauley a reality. In the weeks before the yurt arrived, the site was prepared and the foundation constructed.

The yurt arrived and was erected the first weekend in November. Then the finish work was started, wiring, heating, decks and lighting.  Continue reading

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Card of thanks

The family of Richard Ferland wishes to thank everyone who helped us get through his passing.

Thanks to family, friends, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hospice, the staff at HASCA, the Old Forge Ambulance Service as well as the Old Forge Fire Department.

With sincere thanks,

Noreen Ferland

and Family

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Card of thanks

How does one thank you for all the love and support given so freely?

First, to my husband and family whose support and love guided me through these last eight months. I’m not sure I could have made it without them!

To my church family and the many friends who have been there from the beginning, the many prayers, cards, calls, visits, and meals have been numerous.

To Aunt Jan’s kids who have never forgotten me, I cannot tell you how very much each has meant to me.

I am now on the road to recovery from surgery and am hoping to be back to my ol’ self soon. We’ll take each day as it comes.

Please keep me in your prayers and may God bless you all.

Thanks so much!

Jan Park, Old Forge

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Spring service planned for Margaret M. Beckingham, 86

Margaret May Beckingham, 86, of Old Forge died peacefully at her home on January 3, 2014.

She was born March 7, 1927, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of Herschell and Florence (Roberts) Watson, and received her education in Kennett, MO schools. In June of 1944 she married Frank Ritz in Piggott, AR, and later married Donald Beckingham on April 14, 1979, in Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Becking-ham died on January 5, 1982.OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Margaret worked for years as a waitress at the Knotty Pine Restaurant, and also part-time at the former D & D Grocery Store. She eventually retired after working 17 years as a cafeteria cook at the Town of Webb School. Margaret was a member of the Old Forge Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and attended Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was adored by her surviving family. Continue reading

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