Monthly Archives: January 2014

Card of thanks

The Chesebro family would like to extend their deepest thanks to all of the people who expressed their sympathy upon the passing of Ruby.

We would also like to thank everyone who brought food, sent mass cards, and sympathy cards, and or made donations in Ruby’s name.

A special thank you to HASCA, and HOSPICE. You are very exceptional people who are truly caring and selfless. Your being there for Ruby allowed her to remain in her home where she wanted to be. Under the most difficult of circumstances you made it possible. Thank you!

With sincere thanks,

The Chesebro Family

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A 1900 travel advertisement from The Adirondack News

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Also on the transportation schedules page that appeared in a July 1900 issue of The Adirondack News, were the following lines…

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Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railroad

This line was established by consolidation of other lines in 1853.

Originally a transporter of anthracite coal, the line diversified under Jay Gould’s leadership in the 1880s and added increased merchandising traffic as well as commuter cargo.

New leadership in 1899 resulted in upgrading of its programs.

In late October 1899, the railroad appointed a travel agent, W. B. Hunter, to travel to the region with noted photographer W. H. Jackson to obtain images for travel books planned by the company.

According to the schedule, lines connected to Utica as far south as Philadelphia and west to Elmira and Binghamton.  Continue reading →

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Insight gathered by front-line workers often proves invaluable to higher-ups

Do not assume this commentary to be solely about Town Officials, because it’s actually about so much more… 

Being involved with a number of town, county, state and federal government agencies, and different social and not-for-profits or other organizations, it becomes very frustrating to get anything done.

At least it seems that way.

Everyone knows things better than the person actually doing the work. This is such a common thread in so many ways, most people can relate to it in their daily lives, both job related and social. Continue reading →

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Over 100 anglers hooked on Mike Norris Memorial Fishing Derby

Friends, family and fellow Fish & Game members of the late Mike Norris hosted the 14th Annual Mike Norris Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Raquette Lake on Saturday, January 25th.

Ninety-four adults and 14 juniors braved the cold weather conditions to participate in this great annual event.

Chris Ebmeyer, Tom Beckingham, Liz Beckingham, Jack Rivet Wyatt Beckingham, Ken Knorr, and Smoke the black lab. Photo by Wayne Beckingham

Chris Ebmeyer, Tom Beckingham,
Liz Beckingham, Jack Rivet
Wyatt Beckingham, Ken Knorr,
and Smoke the black lab.
Photo by Wayne Beckingham

Thanks to Tioga Construction (Mike’s employers) for a generous annual donation that helps secure the door prizes.

And special thanks to Mike Burke and Lew Harrington who shop at Triple S Sporting Good Show held in Buffalo.

Their careful spending helped secure an electric ice auger, Heritage Laker tip-ups as well as variety of Hi-Tech ice fishing gear for the adults.  Continue reading →

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Old Forge Library announces two sign-ups for preschool story hours

Toddler Story Time and Winter Story Hour will be held at the Old Forge Library on Fridays from February 14 through March 21st.SpringStoryHour (2)

Toddler Story Time will be held from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to toddlers ages one to two along with a parent or caregiver.

Led by Sara Alves-Tapper, children will listen to stories, enjoy puppets, learn finger plays and have some toy time.  Continue reading →

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How would you spend $137 billion? State to set funding priorities

The governor recently presented his budget proposal for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Now, the real work begins!

Let me first say, I share in the governor’s optimism that we will produce a fourth straight on-time state budget.

I also feel some of his stated goals—keeping spending in check, enhancing private sector job growth, and delivering meaningful property tax cuts—are all attainable objectives.

Though, we differ a bit on the optimal way to reach those goals.

We are working with a budget surplus, thanks to the fiscal responsibility exhibited over the last three years, and we must continue to budget in that vein.

In fact, I believe we need to enact a permanent state spending cap to ensure that budget restraint continues long-term.  Continue reading →

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Hard to keep a good dog down when in pursuit of a rabbit

When I entered my teen years my father had purchased a rabbit dog, Suzie, a Blue tick Beagle with a pink spotted belly and a deep, long bellowing bark.

She was our outside dog and my father and I built her a doghouse that could be seen from my bedroom window.

The house was insulated and had a flap of burlap bag nailed across the front opening of the doorway.

On extremely cold nights—which were few—we brought Suzie Q indoors to sleep in the back hallway just outside my bedroom door.

No matter what the weather, Suzie seemed pretty content to just lay around with one eye open in hopes of spotting a deer wandering near our garden.

She and the deer had never quite come to terms. Continue reading →

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