Daily Archives: September 18, 2014

Services held for Anthony J. Ponzio, 69

Anthony J. “Tony” Ponzio, 69, of Cicero and Old Forge, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Tony battled cancer for the past seven years with faith, courage and dignity.

He was born on October 14, 1944 to Nicolette and Victor Ponzio. Tony grew up on Syracuse’s North Side, graduating from North High School and attended Mohawk Valley Community College.

He was married to the love of his life and best friend, Diane. Together they raised two children, worked hard and had fun.  Continue reading →

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Private services planned for Eleanor P. Kula, 87

Eleanor P. Kula, age 87, of Whitesboro, NY, died on September 14, 2014, after a long illness, with her family at her side, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Norbert F. Kula; a daughter Joyce (Earl) Wells, Glenmoore, PA; a son, Robert (Marilyn) Kula, Whitesboro, NY; a grandson Matthew P. LaDuc, Indiana; in-laws, Thomas and Cecelia Pianella, Marcy, NY; their children; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Frederick (Fritz) and Eva Karwacz Pelaw; a daughter Rhonda; and a granddaughter Danielle. Continue reading →

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Services scheduled for Mary M. Diamond, 84

Mrs. Mary (Maio) Diamond, age 84, of Old Forge, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014.

She was born on September 20, 1928, in Erie, PA, a daughter of John Maio and Mary Rodrigues Maio.

Mary worked for many years at Bendix, till she married on April 2, 1970.

Surviving is her husband, Edward; her four children, Mark, Stephanie, John, and Catherine; one sister, Elizabeth; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Continue reading →

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Forestport: Economic outlook calls for budget modifications

Supervisor’s report—September 17, 2014

As Chief Financial officer, my chief responsibility is for the financial well being of our town.

The State Comptroller scolded the Town Board last year in our town audit for lack of vision going forward and the lack of a five-year plan.

Forestport is at a tipping point with revenues appearing to be flat for the next five years. Sales tax revenues were a little less this year than last.  Continue reading →

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Tackling a new or replacement septic system in Adirondacks

Not to be confused with “grandpa’s septic system,” grandfathered septic systems are those which can be determined to be lawfully, pre-existing and non-conforming.

Please note the “lawfully existing” part.

They were built before any regulatory rules were in place, and do not meet today’s design requirements. Continue reading →

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Old Forge F.D. announces 2014 Firefighters’ Parade winners

IMG_3818_crp**********crpFire personnel from across New York state took part in the Old Forge Fire Department’s 48th Annual Firefighter’s Drill School on Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13th.

Among the weekend activities were indoor and outdoor instructional programs, the Push Ball Competition and the Firefighters Parade up Main Street, which went on despite cold and rainy conditions.

Photos by Sydney Lawson
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One Square Meal…

IMG_1210Friends and family of Mike and Barb Madigan had a hot breakfast at the couple’s Eagle Bay Park home prior to One Square Mile of Hope. All 30 participated in the event. Courtesy photo

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