Daily Archives: May 22, 2014

Memorial Day ceremony, parade slated for May 26th in Old Forge

The Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Old Forge will be held on Monday, May 26th. Marchers should line up on Gilbert Street between the Post Office and the Town of Webb School by 9:45 a.m.

The parade begins from the school at 10 a.m. following a wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial Stone on the school lawn.

Marchers will include members of American Legion Post #893, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Old Forge Fire Department and their Auxiliary, and the Town of Webb School Band. Continue reading →

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Webb voters approve school budget, elect Garbarino and Nahor to Board of Education

Voters in the Town of Webb UFSD voted to adopt the 2014-2015 school budget of $8,109,420 by a 294 to 72 margin on Tuesday, May 20th. The proposition to establish a General Capital Reserve Fund was also passed with 273 voting yes to the proposal and 82 against.

Anne Garbarino

Anne Garbarino

Kathy Nahor

Kathy Nahor

In a history-making race that saw five write-in candidates seeking two seats on the Board of Education, Kathy Nahor will fill the remainder of one five-year term which runs from May 20, 2014 through June 30, 2018, earning 135 votes.

Also vying for this seat were Clay Luce, Stephanie Randall and Bob Seager. Continue reading →

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A sudden hail storm hit the Old Forge area Thursday afternoon, May 22, leaving nearly an inch of pea-sized pellets in places… Photo by Gina Greco

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‘Evening at the Albedor’ to benefit View performing arts programming

Tony Leiker and Craig Shaffer, owners of the Albedor, will open the doors of their historic Fourth Lake home to the public on Saturday, June 14 for a benefit in support of performing arts programming at View, the arts center in Old Forge.

The Albedor

The Albedor

The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. and will include a tour of the house and grounds of the landmark estate and hors d’ouevres provided by area restaurants Five Corners Café, Billy’s Italian-American Restaurant, Knotty Pine and The Woods Inn. Continue reading →

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Thunder in Old Forge returns May 30 & 31

The Central Adirondack Association will host the annual motorcycle gathering, Thunder in Old Forge,  on Friday and Saturday, May 30 and 31st.

The motorcycle event will kick off on Friday at 4:30 p.m., weather permitting, with live music by Paul Case and Sydney Pinto at Point Park in the center of town.

Shuttle bus service will be available both evenings from 7 p.m. to  2 a.m. The free service will transport guests to designated Thunder partner businesses. The cost to become a Thunder partner is $100.

Anyone interested in getting their business on the shuttle bus route should contact Laurie Barkauskas at (315) 369-6983, ext. 23.

For more information, visit ThunderInOldForge.com.

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Sorority sets Garage Sale benefit event

Old Forge Chapter Xi Gamma Iota of Beta Sigma Phi women’s sorority will be holding a Garage Sale on Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2735 State Rte. 28 in Thendara, across from Bird’s Marine.

The sale will include furniture, household items, collectibles, glassware, games, and more.

Proceeds from the sale will allow the group to give back to the community through donations to local non-profits and assist with supporting other projects such as the Ginny Russell Scholarship Fund which is awarded annually to a graduating female senior at the Town of Webb School.

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Registration under way for Old Forge Paddle Classic

Online registration is currently open for the 4th Annual Old Forge Paddle Classic, six- and 12-mile canoe and kayak races which will begin from the Old Forge public dock on Saturday, June 28th.

The points races, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks and held in conjunction with the New York Marathon Canoe Racing Association (NYMCRA), begin at 9 a.m. An awards ceremony and BBQ will follow the races. Continue reading →

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