Daily Archives: September 4, 2014

Ad’k Council releases its annual State of Park report, concludes that Adirondack Park is ‘far from finished’

The Adirondack Council released its State of the Park report for 2014 on Wednesday, September 3, giving a detailed account of the accomplishments, major challenges, and disappointments from local, state and federal officials’ actions affecting the Park over the past year.

The best ways for government officials to help the Adirondack Park would be with significant new investments in clean water, infrastructure and invasive species controls, plus science-based reform of the rules and regulations for development, the report concluded. Continue reading →

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One Square Mile of Hope: Silent auction, Chinese raffle to bolster fundraising at Inlet’s Sept. 13 record attempt

One Square Mile of Hope 2014 will be holding a Silent Auction and a Chinese Raffle during the event at Arrowhead Park on Saturday, September 13th.

Ken Thibado displays his custom-designed One Square Mile of Hope brooch. Photos by Gina Greco

Ken Thibado displays his custom-designed
One Square Mile of Hope brooch.
Photos by Gina Greco

Bidders can currently check out the list of 30 items available in the Silent Auction at OneSquareMileofhope.org.

Among the auction items are three handcrafted quilts, a bird carving by local artist Andrée Dennis Newton, a one-week stay for four at a Hilton Head condo, a Yakima 66” trailer, an Elie Strait 120 kayak donated by Frisky Otter Tours, framed photographs, and paddle-related merchandise. Continue reading →

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Town of Webb: Primary elections to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9th

Primary elections will be held across the country on Tuesday, September 9, including the Town of Webb where three candidates will vie for the Republican nod for Town Webb Justice.

The candidates are Patrick J. Venetz, Anthony Tormey, and sitting Town Justice James Miller. According to Herkimer County Board of Elections, each of the candidates has also filed independent petitions and regardless of the primary outcome, will be on the ballot in the November 4 general election. Continue reading →

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Webb Drama Dept. to host Chicken BBQ on Sept. 13

The Town of Webb School’s Drama Depart-ment will be holding a Chicken Barbecue fundraiser at the school bus circle on Route 28 on Saturday, September 13 beginning at noon.

The meal will include: half chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw and a homemade roll.   Continue reading →

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Webb Board appoints town personnel, welcoming antique boat society

The Town of Webb approved two appointments at its Audit of Claims meeting on Tuesday, September 2.

In response to a recommendation by the Town of Webb’s Sole Appointed Assessor, Jean Murdock, the board approved the hiring of Jane Franco as the office’s Part-time Assessing Clerk.  Continue reading →

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Cabin in the Woods Concert: Award-winning pianist to perform, Sept. 7

Elbert Gong, the winner of the 2013 Julia Crane International Piano Competition, will perform at the 10th Annual Cabin in the Woods Concert, on Sunday, September 7 at 2 p.m.

Gong’s concert, presented by VIEW, the arts center in Old Forge, will be performed ona 1908 Steinway Concert B grand piano and will include selections by Bach, Frank, Debussy, and Liszt. Continue reading →

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Central Adirondack Assn. announces raffle winners

The Central Adirondack Association would like to thank everyone who came to the Old Forge lakefront and celebrated the end of another wonderful summer season on Sunday, August 31st.

Thanks to all who helped support the CAA by purchasing a raffle ticket. Continue reading →

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