Daily Archives: September 18, 2014

Card of thanks

“The love of God has been poured out into our hearts by the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” Romans 5:5 Living Bible

Thank you friends in Old Forge, for the love in your hearts that you poured out in caring for Marbeth—and for us. Her remains rest in the peaceful beauty of Riverview Cemetery, her spirit is with all who knew her and her soul is in the glory of God.

With gratitude,

The Minnie Family

Lee, Laura, Leo & Andy

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Old Forge Department of Motor Vehicles office expands hours, now offering full service week

Motor Vehicle Clerk John Abdo, center, at the Old Forge DMV Office, with Herkimer County Legislator Patrick Russell, and Herkimer County Clerk Sylvia Rowan. Photo by Gina Greco

Motor Vehicle Clerk John Abdo, center, at the Old Forge DMV Office, with Herkimer County Legislator Patrick Russell, and Herkimer County Clerk Sylvia Rowan. Photo by Gina Greco

The Herkimer County Department of Motor Vehicles Satellite Office in Old Forge recently expanded its hours of operation and is now providing five days of service to area residents. Continue reading

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VIEW Running Colors 5K race set for October 18 in Old Forge

The 3rd Annual Running Colors 5K Race, a fun run/walk, will be held rain or shine on Saturday, October 18 at the Old Forge lakefront.

Running Colors is a unique 3.1 mile fun run and walk that is focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family.

Excellus BC/BS has signed on as a major sponsor of the event through its Community Investment Program. Continue reading

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Sid & Delores Payne honored with special celebration

Sid and Delores Payne of Inlet celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and 80th birthdays with a gathering of friends and family at VIEW on Sunday, August 10th.Sid and Delores Payne

A cocktail party was hosted by their children and their spouses: Sherri and Tim Noonan of Old Forge, Joan and John Kearns of South Utica, Connie and Jack Foley of Old Forge, and Len and Jolene Payne of Inlet.

The couple has 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, some of whom came from as far away as Boston and Las Vegas to attend the celebration.

For 43 years, Sid and Delores owned and operated Sid Payne/Payne and Levi Sawmill, and now enjoy spending winters at their home in Edgewater, FL.

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10th Annual ‘Paddle for the Cure’ set in Old Forge on Sept. 20th

Paddle for the Cure, a breast cancer awareness event held in support of the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY, Inc., will be held at Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company on Saturday, September 20th.

The event, celebrating its 10th anniversary, features a leisurely paddle on the Moose River.

This will be the sixth consecutive year that Mountain-man has sponsored Paddle for the Cure.  Continue reading

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An open letter; mainly to NYS-DOT Has adequate attention been paid to the unexpected at McKeever Bridge?

This letter is mainly directed to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) having jurisdiction over the McKeever Bridge project.

Wiith what has taken place so far as to timing of repair delays, etc., there no doubt have been some complaints totally justified, and others run of the mill, more than likely. Continue reading

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Memorial Service set for Donald. E. Norton

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass for Donald E. Norton, 48, on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at St. Mary of the Snows Church, Otter Lake, where Rev. Donald H. Karlen, retired pastor of Christ Our Hope Catholic Parish will officiate.

Following the mass, everyone is cordially invited to attend a covered dish luncheon at Otter Lake Fire Hall, Route 28, Otter Lake.   Continue reading

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