Daily Archives: February 20, 2014

Loaves & Fishes Luncheon set Feb. 27

A Loaves & Fishes Café luncheon will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church on Crosby Blvd. in Old Forge on Thursday, February 27 at noon.

Neighbors from Woodgate to Raquette Lake are invited to come and  enjoy a free lunch of assorted soups, sandwiches, desserts and cold and hot beverages.

Transportation to the event can be arranged by calling Beverly Meeker at (315) 369-2234.

The Loaves & Fishes community luncheons are co-sponsored by Niccolls Memorial Church, St. Anthony’s and St. Bartholomew’s Catholic churches, as well as various community members.

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View kicks off new artist-led lecture series on March 2nd

View invites the public to an ArtSpeak lecture, discussion, and luncheon with artist Christian Carson—whose series, Yardwork, is currently on view in the Henry M. Kashiwa Eco Gallery—on Sunday, March 2nd.

Christian Carson Photo by Dawn Montanye

Christian Carson
Photo by Dawn Montanye

ArtSpeak is a new series of artist-led discussions on the creative and intellectual impulses that drives the individual artist’s work and research.

It will begin at 12:30 p.m with the luncheon and Carson’s program.

A guided tour of View’s LEED Silver-certified facility will follow at 2:30 p.m. Continue reading →

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Winter/Spring registration opens at the Old Forge Ballet Company

The School of the Old Forge Ballet Company announces Winter/Spring registration for new classes for beginners and students with previous training in Musical Theatre-Tap & Jazz, Ballroom, Introduction to Ballet and Children’s Ballet and Tap.

Regular ongoing classes also have room for new students. Classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Lower Level Company Ballet Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and Upper Level Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Pri-Primary Ballet for children ages three and four is held on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m.  Continue reading →

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Seth & Amanda Knoeller welcome son, Jase William

Seth and Amanda Knoeller of Old Forge, NY welcomed a son, Jase William, on December 24, 2013. Jase-9321-M

Jase was born at 8:45 a.m., weighing 5 lbs., 9.75 oz., and measuring 19 inches.

Grandparents are Todd and Lorie Brosemer of Old Forge, and Mark and Brenda Knoeller of Waterville.

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Herkimer County HealthNet luncheon to recognize county-wide health initiatives

Herkimer County HealthNet will recognize child care facilities, farmers’ markets, municipalities, and non-profit organizations at its 3rd Annual Creating Healthy Places Recognition Luncheon on Friday, March 7th.

These entities and individuals will be honored for their efforts to improve parks, playgrounds and trails; developing healthier child care/day care programs; foster healthy eating; and enhance places to exercise in Herkimer county.

The event will be held at Francesca’s Banquets and Catering in Ilion. Continue reading →

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So, we need to get a variance from the planning board?

Q&A

Q: If the old building we tore down was five feet off the property line, and the new building will be in the exact same place, why do we need a variance?

A: You don’t! You need to get approval from the Planning Board.

Q: But you said we don’t need a variance!

A: That’s correct, you don’t. You need to get approval from the Planning Board.

Q: Why are you contradicting yourself?

A: There is no contradiction. The Planning Board does not approve a variance. That is not their job.

Q: Then why do you keep saying we need their approval, but then say we don’t need a variance?

A: Clearly, you do not understand the difference between Planning Board approvals and variances.

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One Square Mile of Hope: Early interest growing for 2014 Guinness record event

The One Square Mile of Hope – 2014 Committee would like to share some updated information about this year’s event that will take place on Saturday, September 13 at Arrowhead Park in Inlet.

Inlet’s Arrowhead Park: Participants began launching early for the 2011 One Square Mile of Hope.

Inlet’s Arrowhead Park: Participants began launching early for the 2011 One Square Mile of Hope.

We are elated to report that as of early February, we already have over 160 boats registered, representing 13 states.

Our immediate goal is to reach 500 registered boats by April 1st.  Continue reading →

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