Daily Archives: February 27, 2014

Hamilton Cnty Republicans reaffirm support for candidate Elise Stefanik

Republican committee members from around Hamilton County met Wednesday at Indian Lake and reaffirmed their January 9, 2014 vote to endorse Elise Stefanik of Willsboro as their choice for The United States’ House of Representatives in the 21st Congressional District. Elise Stefanik

“Today’s vote again makes it clear we believe Ms. Stefanik is best suited to represent us in Washington,” said Bill Osborne, GOP Chair for Hamilton County.

“The vote to endorse her was unanimous the first time and was unanimous again today. Nothing has happened in the interim to change any minds,” he said.  Continue reading

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Town of Webb: PARP program kicks off with Friday assembly

The theme of the annual Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) program will be announced at a kick-off event at the Town of Webb School on Friday, February 28th.

Fifth grade students S. Rowe and M. Prichard offered some hints as to the theme of this year’s PARP Program during school announcements on Wednesday, February 26th. Photo by Gina Greco

Fifth grade students S. Rowe and M. Prichard offered some hints as to the theme of this year’s PARP Program during school announcements on Wednesday, February 26th. Photo by Gina Greco

The program, which is held in conjunction with the Old Forge Library, encourages parents to read with their children for at least 15 minutes daily. It runs through April 2nd.

The library will have a special collection of books for lending that are related to this year’s PARP theme.  Continue reading

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Assemblyman Butler hires staffer to serve northern constituents

Assemblyman Marc W. Butler (R,C,I-Newport) announced Thursday that Nancy Martin of Waddington has joined his staff as his St. Lawrence County and North Country representative.

Martin will represent the assemblyman at local meetings and events, help arrange scheduling, handle constituent issues and advise Butler on the many issues facing the county. Continue reading

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Barnstormer meeting set March 12th

The Inlet Barnstormers Snowmobile Club will hold its annual dinner meeting—the final meeting of the year—at the Steak House in Thendara on Wednesday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Anyone who has not yet made their reservations is asked to contact Barb Winslow at (315) 369-2241 no later than Wednesday, March 5 for reservations.

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