Legion Post 893 commemorated Veterans Day in Old Forge on Tuesday, November 11.From left are Gary Fairbrother, Howard Quimby, Robert Dibble and Fred Ehrensbeck. Photo by Gina Greco
Daily Archives: November 13, 2014
Much to feel good about as Forestport makes long-overdue corrections
The Haters are attacking Forestport. We are experiencing their scorched-earth campaign, that includes constant attacks on social media and in newspapers.
On the surface it looks like the perpetrators are attacking me.
But the reality is they are attacking any and ALL of us who want to improve our town, its image, or run for public office. Continue reading
Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education meets November 4
The Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, November 4, where it took the following actions, which are summarized and do not represent official minutes.
Approved the Minutes of October 21, 2014.
Approved the Warrants and Claims.
Approved the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
Approved the appointment of Long Term Substitute – Michael Kermizian. Continue reading
Andy Getty gets unbridled critique of Code Enforcement Officers
Many years ago, while having a casual dinner at a local restaurant alone, a stranger came up to the bar sat down and ordered his dinner as well.
He was reading the local newspaper and wanted to strike up a conversation.
He was a contractor from out-of-state doing a project for a friend who owned a summer home on the lake. Continue reading
Town of Webb honored for Environmental Project of the Year
The Town of Webb has been selected to receive the 2014 Environmental Project of the Year Award from the Central New York Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA).
Town of Webb Supervisor Ted Riehle, from left, with Joe Wisinski, APWA President; Howard LaFever, GHD; and Jon Putnam, GDH. Courtesy photo
The award is in recognition of Webb’s recent East Side Pump Station and Force Main Upgrade Project.
Town Supervisor Ted Riehle was on hand to receive the award, on behalf of the Town of Webb, at the Branch’s Annual Banquet on November 13. Continue reading
Old Forge Ballet announces cast for upcoming Nutcracker
Sue Ann Lorenz-Wallace, Artistic Director and Linda Lorenz LaDue, Associate Artistic Director of the Old Forge Ballet Company have announced the cast for the Company’s annual “Nutcracker” ballet.
2013 Nutcracker cast. Photo by Clark Lubbs
This holiday tradition will include a few new faces as well as company members who have been performing for the past twenty years. Continue reading
Old Forge Library’s Lego Club resuming
The After School Lego Club for children at the Old Forge Library will meet every other Tuesday: November 18, December 2, and December 16 from 2:15 to 4 p.m., and during holiday break on December 30 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Drop-bys are welcome; registration is not required. Participants should provide the library with a contact phone number and bring along their own snack if they would like to.
More information is available by calling the library at (315) 369-6008.