Daily Archives: September 4, 2014

VIEW holds Annual Membership Meeting

At VIEW’s annual membership meeting on Monday, August 25, Executive Director Jennifer Potter Hayes reported on the 63rd year of the arts center’s programming, finances and development efforts.

VIEW elected four new board members: Tom Down, Mary Murphy and David Vogel. Missing from photo is Allen Trevett. Photo by Michele deCamp

VIEW elected four new board members: Tom Down, Mary Murphy and David Vogel. Missing from photo is Allen Trevett. Photo by Michele deCamp

A slide presentation before the meeting showed off VIEW in all seasons, with photos of many events and the staff and volunteers who bring amazing programming to the Adirondacks.  Continue reading →

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Fulton Chain of Lakes Association holds annual meeting at Woods Inn

The Fulton Chain of Lakes Association (FCLA) held its annual meeting at the Woods Inn in Inlet on Saturday, August 16 with more than 50 people in attendance. Prior to the meeting, attendees enjoyed a cookout and live music.

FCLA Board Member Tom McCabe, right, presents the Outstanding Service Award to out-going President Jim Murphy. Courtesy photo

FCLA Board Member Tom McCabe, right, presents the Outstanding Service Award to out-going President Jim Murphy. Courtesy photo

Featured at the meeting was a display describing FCLA’s efforts to maintain and improve the water quality and safety on the lakes.

Jim Murphy was presented with the “Outstanding Service Award” in appreciation of his service as president of the organization for the past four years.

Mike Schreppel was appointed to serve as current president.

FCLA’s mission is to protect the quality of our lakes. For more information visit fultonchainoflakesassociation.org.

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Otter Lake Fire Department says thank you to all for raffle support

The Otter Lake Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary held its 30th Anniversary Truck Raffle on Sunday, August 31st.

Otter Lake Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary member Julie Eisenhart hands the truck keys to winners Allen and Mary Sundberg. Courtesy photo

Otter Lake Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary member Julie Eisenhart hands the truck keys to winners Allen and Mary Sundberg. Courtesy photo

The Steak Bake and Summer New Years’ Eve Party was well attended, and it gave everyone a chance to connect again one last time after a busy summer.

A silent auction was held with many great gifts donated by over 30 very generous businesses and individuals. Thank you to all who contributed. Continue reading →

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Friday’s Art Walk in Old Forge: New stop added at Niccolls Church

One of the venues for the First Friday Art Walk in Old Forge on September 5 will be Niccolls Memorial Church where members of the congregation will display their works of art in the Fellowship Hall’s Wow Gallery.

The Wow Gallery... Lydia Bartel is one of the artists whose work will be on display during the First Friday Art Walk. Photo by Gina Greco

The Wow Gallery… Lydia Bartel is one of the artists whose work will be on display during the First Friday Art Walk. Photo by Gina Greco

The theme of the exhibit, Things that Make You Say Wow in the Adirondacks, includes the artwork of children and adults.

The First Friday Art Walk runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Other stops include the Old Forge Library, 5 Corners Café, Gallery 3040, Starving Artist Gallery, Sisters Bistro and Dragonfly Cottage.

The final Art Walk of the season will be held on October 3rd.

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Card of thanks

The family of Robert Rogers would like to thank everyone for the prayers, phone calls, food, cards, and visits to our home.

Thank you to the Otter Lake and Woodgate Fire Departments for all the support.

Bob will be sadly missed by many.

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Inlet Police set prescription disposal day

The Town of Inlet Police Department will sponsor a prescription drug take-back day on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the police station located at the Inlet Town Offices.

Residents are welcome to drop off their unwanted, unused or expired medications/prescriptions for safe and responsible disposal.

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Kelley Szany joins fellowship program to strengthen anti-genocide initiatives

Kelley Szany, Director of Educational Outreach and Genocide Initiatives at Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, was recently accepted into the Carl Wilkens Fellowship program whereby, for the next year, she will work alongside national leaders to create and strengthen the permanent anti-genocide constituency in the state of Illinois. Continue reading →

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