Daily Archives: April 10, 2014

Town of Webb Board votes on rate changes for Old Forge Water District, considers ideas for reducing heating costs

The Town of Webb Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, in Old Forge, where it decided on new rates for the Old Forge Water District, and discussed heating efficiency options for two town-owned buildings, among other business.

Town Supervisor Ted Riehle reported that he attended a presentation last week about the purported benefits of wood pellet heat.

A representative of a company in Poland suggested an arrangement that would involve cost-sharing that could result from a NYSERDA grant.

CAP-21 Executive Director Nick Rose also attended the presentation at Supervisor Riehle’s request.  Continue reading →

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Easter and the wisdom of hedging your bets

Dear Editor:

With the Easter season approaching, I am reminded of a story you and your readers may like:

A man, his wife and mother-in-law went on vacation to the Holy Land. While they were there the mother-in-law passed away.

The undertaker told them, “You can have her shipped home for $5,000, or you can bury her in the Holy Land for $150.

The man thought about it and told him he would just have her shipped home.”

The undertaker asked, “Why? Why would you spend $5,000 to ship your mother-in-law home when it would be wonderful to be buried here and only spend $150?”

The man said, “A man died here 2,000 years ago, he was buried here, and three days later he rose from the dead. I just can’t take that chance.”

Vinnie Dolan, Thendara

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Loaves & Fishes Luncheon set for Thursday, April 24

The final Loaves & Fishes Café luncheon for the season will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church on Crosby Blvd. in Old Forge on Thursday, April 24th.

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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Old Forge: Strand Theatre events to feature Baseball, Beatles, Bugs Bunny

The Adirondack Trail Blazers will sponsor two upcoming events at the Strand Theatre in Old Forge that will benefit the Boonville-based baseball team.

The first event, Cartoon Mania, will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, featuring 14 classic Looney Tunes cartoons.

Showings will be held both days at noon and 3 p.m.

Seven cartoon shorts will be shown prior to an intermission that will include games, giveaways and an appearance by the Trail Blazers’ mascot, Adirondack Jack.

Following intermission, the remaining cartoons will be screened. Admission is $5. Continue reading →

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Kiwanians & Key Clubbers ready town benches for the warm weather season

As another sign of spring’s emergence, the benches along Main Street in Old Forge have been refurbished by Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks members and the Town of Webb School Key Club.

Key Club and Kiwanis Members sand and paint slats for Main St. Benches. Front Row: Left to Right. - Sam Notley, Ryan Johnston, David Ehrensbeck, Diane Amos. Middle Row: Left to Right - Dick Olson, Will Johnson, Shelby Egnaczyk. Back Row: Left to Right - Tom Smedley and Chris Kraft. Courtesy photo

Key Club and Kiwanis Members sand and paint slats for Main St. Benches. Front Row: Left to Right. – Sam Notley, Ryan Johnston, David Ehrensbeck, Diane Amos. Middle Row: Left to Right – Dick Olson, Will Johnson, Shelby Egnaczyk. Back Row: Left to Right – Tom Smedley and Chris Kraft. Courtesy photo

Under the direction of Key Club Advisor Diane Amos, the benches were sanded and painted in preparation for assembly.

They will be placed along Main Street prior to Memorial Day to offer visitors an opportunity to sit and rest.

Tom Smedley and Chris Kraft, co-chairs of the Main Street Bench Project, thanked the Key Club members for their work, ACE Hardware of Old Forge for donating the stain, and Tony Harper’s for the pizza lunch. Continue reading →

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The Adirondack League Club: Combs Brook Fish Hatchery opens in 1895

by Roy Crego

Fishing has always been one of the major attractions of the Adirondacks, and to ensure visitors had an ample supply of fish, New York State and private groups began building fish hatcheries in the late 19th century.

After Lunch at the Hatchery, Adirondack League Club Yearbook, 1907. Standing on porch (L to R): John Stell, Mr. Walker, Mel Olney, Jim Dalton, Roy G. Crego, and Frank Holmes. Seated at right: L. Smith.

After Lunch at the Hatchery, Adirondack League Club Yearbook, 1907. Standing on porch (L to R): John Stell, Mr. Walker, Mel Olney, Jim Dalton, Roy G. Crego, and Frank Holmes. Seated at right: L. Smith.

In 1895, the Adirondack League Club built a fish hatchery on Combs Brook, near the south branch of the Moose River, to stock the lakes and streams on their preserve.

The hatchery bought fish eggs and raised them to large fry, which had a better chance of survival when released.  Continue reading →

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Service held for Josephine C. Clark, 52

Josephine Chilluffo Clark, 52, of Woodgate, NY, died on April 3, 2014 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford.

Josephine was born on April 5, 1961 in Rome, a daughter of Marianne (Rexer) Flanagan of Florida and the late James Chilluffo.

She graduated from Camden High School. For over 25 years, Josephine owned and operated The Stumble Inn in Woodgate.  Continue reading →

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