Monthly Archives: November 2014

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance available Thursdays at Old Forge Library

A New York State-certified navigator from ACR Health will be at the Old Forge Library on Thursdays, by appointment, to assist people with enrollment in the NYS Insurance Marketplace (NY State of Health) during the Open Enrollment Period which runs through February 15, 2015.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling ACR Health at 1 (800) 475-2430. There is no charge for the navigator’s services. Continue reading

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Inlet Barnstormers hosting Christmas Party on Dec. 16

The Inlet Barnstormers Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, December 16 at the Ole Barn in Inlet.

The festivities include a meeting at 5:30 p.m., appetizers at 6 p.m. and a buffet dinner at 7 p.m.

The cost is $10 for club members and $30 for non-members; payment is required with the reservation.

Reservations and payments can be sent to Barb Winslow, P.O. Box 783, Old Forge, NY 13420. Deadline is Friday, December 5.

Anyone wishing to participate in the gift exchange, can  bring  a unisex gift valued at $15. The snowmobile raffle will be announced immediately following dinner.

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North Woods Community Ctr. shopping event

North Woods Community Center will be the site of a shopping event on Saturday, November 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Members of Dewey Old Forge Chapter #449, Order of Eastern Star will sponsor a mini bazaar and sell gifts priced at $10 and under.

There will be raffles, and lunch will be available too. Bring this article and receive a free hot beverage

The event will be held at the center located at 110 Crosby Blvd. in Old Forge, behind Old Forge Hardware.

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Inlet seeking entries for Best Holiday Pie Contest

As part of the Adirondack Christmas on Main Street celebration, Inlet will be looking for a holiday pie to be proud of.

Bake your favorite pie and bring it to the Inlet Town Hall by 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 29 to be judged by some of Inlet’s true pie lovers who will determine which pie will be called “Inlet’s Best.”

Judging begins at 4:30 p.m. and all are invited to come by for samples of the entries.

More information about the contest is available by calling Adele at the Inlet Information Office at (315) 357-5501.

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Emergency Medical training can provide extraordinary opportunity for ordinary members of local community

Opportunities… This simple word, by its definition brings positive thoughts to mind.

Some of Old Forge EMS' Volunteers from left Dan Rivet, Linda Salin, and Richard Risley. Back row, Terry Lehnen, Peg Masters, Dave and Jeanette Berkstresser, Ron Leszyk, Dave Langworthy, Father Shane, and Mike Senf. Photo by Gina Greco

Some of Old Forge EMS’ Volunteers from left Dan Rivet, Linda Salin, and Richard Risley. Back row, Terry Lehnen, Peg Masters, Dave and Jeanette Berkstresser, Ron Leszyk, Dave Langworthy, Father Shane Lynch, and Mike Senf. Photo by Gina Greco

Oftentimes, opportunities present themselves in such a way that we miss them.

We, the members and leaders of the Old Forge Ambu-lance Corp, as well as same from the Old Forge Fire Department, are currently offering and emphasizing opportunities. Continue reading

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