Daily Archives: August 7, 2014

Thendara Golf Club: Opportunities available to continue free programs

Recent Town of Webb School graduates Evan Nahor, Cory Down and Adam Winslow, members of the school’s varsity golf team, received scholarships from Thendara Golf Club Pro Rich Chapman on Thursday, August 7 at the golf course.

Scholarship Recipients Cory Down, left, and Evan Nahor, right, with Thendara Golf Pro Rich Chapman. Missing is Adam Winslow. Photo by Michele deCamp

Scholarship Recipients Cory Down, left, and Evan Nahor, right, with Thendara Golf Pro Rich Chapman. Missing is Adam Winslow. Photo by Michele deCamp

The scholarships were made possible through Kids T Off, a charitable program that also provides free children’s golf camps and golf clinics for adults during the summer months at the Thendara Golf Club. Continue reading →

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Railroad vs. Recreation Trail: What’s wrong with fighting for both?

I have been a fan of the Old Forge area for more than 30 years, and enjoy everything about the Adirondacks except the flies, especially the outdoor recreation.

I am from Falls Church, VA, I’m a biker, and I am very familiar with the Virginia Creeper Trail, which was talked about in a letter to the editor recently.  Continue reading →

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Adopt a Duck at CAP-21’s ‘Dunk-a-Duck’ event on August 9th

The 4th annual CAP-PY Duck Derby is scheduled for Sunday, August 31, in front of the Town of Webb Information Center.

This year there will be 13 Lucky Duck prizes and 13 lucky chances to win the $100,000 jackpot.

CAP-21 has again paired with OddsOn Promotions to ensure the $100,000 grand prize for any of the first 13 fastest ducks. Continue reading →

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Fulton Chain of Lakes Assn. Annual Meeting set Aug. 16 at Woods Inn

The Fulton Chain of Lakes Association (FCLA) will hold its annual meeting at the Woods Inn in Inlet on Saturday, August 16th.

The meeting will begin with a cookout and live music at 6 p.m.

There will be a cash bar. All are invited to come by car or boat.

The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members, which includes a one-year membership to FCLA. Continue reading →

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Go-Kart Race: Sign up now for annual Calypso’s Cove charity event, Sept. 9

Established in 1994, the Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart race seeks to raise money within the community for local organizations in need.

Since its inception, the Go-Kart race has raised over $200,000. IMG_3217**********crp

This exciting event brings local businesses together to vie for the coveted trophy and to work together as a community for worthy causes.  Continue reading →

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Hoss’s Country Corner hosting Ad’k authors

All are invited to come to the 30th Annual Adirondack Authors’ Night at Hoss’s Country Corner in Long Lake on Tuesday, August 12 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Known as the largest book event in the Adirondacks, the evening offers the opportunity to meet and greet more than 60 Adirondack authors, musicians and storytellers under a big red tent located behind the store at 1142 Main Street in Long Lake.  Continue reading →

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Big catch for a little guy

IMG_5307*******Alex Nicotera, 7, of Oceanside, CA caught an 18” bass while fishing with his Grandpa Rick Nicotera on Lake Tekeni on Wednesday, July 23rd.

His parents, Rick and Tracy Nicotera, also witnessed the angling feat. After posing for pictures, Alex released the fish back into the lake.

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