Monthly Archives: August 2014

Kate McCann Klaiber receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award of Excellence

Kate and Kurt Klaiber with daughter Maureen

Kate and Kurt Klaiber with daughter Maureen

Former Old Forge resident Kate McCann Klaiber was one of seven members of the Genesee Community College staff team recognized by State University of New York Chancellor Nancy Zimpher with the Chancellor’s Award of Excellence at a reception held at the school’s Batavia campus on Thursday, August 21st.

The award is given in recognition of consistently superior professional achievement and encourages the ongoing pursuit of excellence.

Klaiber, Assistant Professor of English, joined GCC in 2010 and teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) and Elementary English courses.  Continue reading →

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100 golfers participate in annual Gary Rudd Memorial Tournament

One hundred golfers were entered in the Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services’ Gary Rudd Memorial Golf Tournament held at the Inlet Golf Club on Sunday, August 17th.

The winning team of Dave Berkstresser, Elmer Miller, Gordy Miller and Dave Ronan with their matching shirts and victory smiles. Courtesy photos

The winning team of Dave Berkstresser, Elmer Miller, Gordy Miller and Dave Ronan with their matching shirts and victory smiles. Courtesy photos

The weather was great and everyone had a fun-filled time.

Many thanks go out to Roger and Margy Lind and their staff for hosting this fundraiser again. They are very generous in their support of our charity drive.  Continue reading →

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VIEW’s Annual Bistro & Gallery to feature music, dinner, dancing

The Danny Sinoff Quartet, a musical ensemble from Florida, will perform during VIEW’s annual Bistro and the Gallery event on Saturday, September 6th.

Keyboardist Danny Sinoff of the “Danny Sinoff Quartet,” which View will host for a performance on Saturday, September 6th.

Keyboardist Danny Sinoff of the “Danny Sinoff Quartet,” which View will host for a performanceon Saturday, September 6th.

The evening begins at 6 p.m. with guests invited to view the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.  Continue reading →

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Gallery 3040: Meet celebrated photographer John Radigan on Friday, August 29th

An artist reception for celebrated photographer John Radigan will be held at Gallery 3040 in Old Forge on Friday, August 29 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Attendees will have the opportunity to view Radigan’s photographs and talk to the artist about his work while enjoying refreshments.

During the event, Radigan will unveil his latest endeavor, a large triptych work of art. He will also give away a print of his image, Clouds, to one lucky attendee. Continue reading →

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The Familiar Faces of Time

It’s a strange phenomenon to leave one far away state in the early morning and find yourself sitting in a familiar chapel in the early evening, looking out the windows at Adirondack pine and listening to voices who are taking you “through the year” in song.

That was my experience a few weeks ago when I pulled into Old Forge, ready for what would be a short week in my Adirondack home.   Continue reading →

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ADK Women’s Softball League celebrates season

The Adirondack Women’s Softball League held their inaugural All Star Game to celebrate the end of the season on Tuesday, August 26th.

The game was held on Sodom Field next to the Black Mountain Pub, host of the post game festivities, which included the awarding of trophies. Continue reading →

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LETTER: Forestport public servants need to be efficient and responsible

To the Editor:

A Forestport Town Board member or a Town Employee has put themselves in a position of public trust. You must use your position and influence to be fiscally responsible and efficient with the limited public resources. You serve the public.

The interests of the Town must come before your own, not only in fact but also in appearance. Your actions should be above reproach. Continue reading →

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