To the Editor:
Enough is enough! I have stayed out of the town business since the new supervisor took over, but now he is up to his old ways of doing business and knocking my administration to the point where I can no longer sit back, and now I must speak out and give the taxpayer the facts.
Recently, Mr. Snead has come public with his desires to cut salaries and benefits to our hardworking and dedicated town employees. Continue reading
The Polar Bear Biathlon Club hosted its final summer event for this year, a Sprint Biathlon Race, at Adirondack Wood-craft Camps on Sunday, August 24th. Although the field was small, a good time was had by all.
Henry Uzdavinis
Seven racers started racing shortly after 10 a.m. and were finished by 11:30 a.m. All seven racers were entered in either a Sport Class or a Competition Class.
The difference between the classes is the size of the target. If you are racing in the Sport Class, you are shooting at large targets both times that you shoot, in the prone position. Continue reading
Town of Webb School Key Club officers for 2014 to 2015 were introduced at a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks held at VIEW on Sunday, October 5th.
Mara Gaffney, from left, Melissa Murphy,
Olivia Phaneuf, and Briana Brownsell.
They are President Mara Gaffney, Vice President Briana Brownsell, Secretary Melissa Murphy and Treasurer Olivia Phaneuf.
“We have had a very successful year. Our students participate in many school activities, besides academics. They make time to help others and they have grown in many ways, such as taking responsibilities seriously and caring for their community,” said Key Club Advisor Diane Amos. Continue reading
I have always wondered why birds choose to fly back to the same place each year when they have the ability to fly anywhere on the earth. Then, I ask myself the same question.
I am here living in the place of wonder where I grew up.
It was here I had my first moments of refection, awe and mystery about the world.
It was here I learned all my instincts and found my voice in a world filled with so many voices. Continue reading
Dear Editor:
After a wonderful “Broadway Meets Opera at View” concert last August, I would very much like to thank the many loyal followers and first timers who have made the “Fourth Annual” such a resounding success.
As you may know, all the expenses for these concerts have been covered by donations from a group of very generous sponsors who deserve a hearty thanks as well. Continue reading
From two of the Great Grandchildren of Philo Clark Wood to the wonderful community of Inlet, NY…
Greetings!
Recently, we had the great pleasure of accompanying our parents, including our mother, Mary Jane Hutto (née Hall,) to the Woods Inn for a family vacation.
Our mother grew up on Fourth Lake and her grandfather, Philo Clark Wood, was the original owner/operator of “The Wood Hotel.” Continue reading
The woods around here have mostly turned their wintery gray with just a few bright spots remaining.
Roaring brook falls, Blue Ridge road
I got over into the Champlain Valley on Thursday (10/9) and there was still quite a bit of color over there.
I got out on my brother’s boat for the first time this year. The salmon had been biting but the day we went we had to tease just a couple to bite. Continue reading