To the Editor:
I would like to thank everyone for their feedback on my comments about the economic stimulus plan being implemented on Route 28.
Further, as I was cruising to Inlet on the South Shore Road the other day, I had a chance to consider a few of the recent articles about some of the problems the town is currently dealing with. Continue reading
Signs, signs signs… probably any code office’s biggest challenge; at least with those who just don’t care.
Any code office (doesn’t matter what town, village or city), is charged with lots of regulations to administer; not just state building and fire safety laws, but all the local laws and ordinances as well.
It is amazing how many people do not understand this concept.
To dramatize this idea, wearing a baseball cap with the words “State Building and Fire Code” and another that has “Local Zoning” on it during meetings with people can be helpful. As the nature of their questions change, we switch hats. Continue reading
Over 20 Emergency Service Technician students representing Old Forge, Inlet, Raquette Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake and Indian Lake recently wrapped up their six months of education and training and are now serving- or continue to serve-their respective communities as EMS personnel.
Christopher Northrup of Inlet engaging in hands-on training.
Richard Risley, left, a veteran EMT taking his seventh recertification class, with basic training student, Larry Murphy.
The students received the bulk of their education from Dave Berkstresser, with assistance from Dan Rivet. Continue reading
Senior Jordan Levi, 17, began attending Town of Webb school, when she moved to Old Forge from Inlet in the 5th grade. After graduation, she will be attending the University of Maine, where she plans to major in Animal and Vet Science and minor in Equine Science.
Her passion for animals, including her own pets, attracted her to the animal science field. 
When she started horseback riding a couple years ago at Anne Phinney’s Moose River Farm in Old Forge, she knew that horses would be a primary focus.
“They’re an interesting animal, I really want to learn more about them,” she said. Continue reading
Town of Webb senior, Kennedy Scott, 18, was born and raised in Thendara and has attended the Webb school since kindergarden. 
After graduation, she plans to attend Herkimer County Community College. There, she’s going to major in Business Administration.
“Someday, I hope to own and operate my own business—or manage a business for someone else,” Kennedy said. She has no particular industry in mind as of yet, but said the aield of business, and the responsibility of making decisions to expand and increase the profitability of an enterprise, is something she finds interesting. Continue reading
Town of Webb senior, Josh Matteson, 18, lives and grew up in White Lake.
He said he is glad to be graduating, but will miss his friends. He is, however, looking forward to meeting new people.
After graduation, Josh plans to attend Morrisville State College for Auto Technology. “I really love cars and working on them,” he said.
When Josh went to visit his brother Matthew, 20, who also attends Morrisville, he realized how much he liked the college. He’s glad that he will now have the opportunity to further his own studies there. Continue reading
To the Editor:
Elise Stefanik is the real deal. Elise’s Harvard papers shows her willingness to work in a bi-partisan manner. When former Democratic Governor Jeanne Shaheen, now the U.S. Senator from New Hampshire, was named to head the Institute of Politics, Stefanik was quoted, “I think it’s very helpful to attract new women to leadership positions. The problems we face are so serious that we need to work together.”
Elise’s family business in Willsboro is suffering greatly from Obamacare. Her fight to repeal Obamacare is personal. In my opinion it doesn’t get any better than that.
I urge your support in the June 24th Republican primary for Elise.
Thank you,
Bill Faro, Inlet, NY