Daily Archives: December 7, 2014

Meghan Bathke raising funds for fight against young adult cancers

Meghan Bathke of Marco Island, FL and formerly of New Hartford, will join 30 other college-aged students in the 4K for Cancer, a 70-day bicycle trek to raise funds and awareness for the Ulman Cancer Center at John Hopkins Hospital.

Griffin, Mallory and Sharon Kleps with Meghan Bathke (second from left).

Griffin, Mallory and Sharon Kleps with Meghan Bathke (second from left).

The riders, who must raise $4,500 each for the trip, will depart from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on May 29, 2015 to their destination of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, a 4,000-plus mile journey.  Continue reading →

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Niccolls Memorial Church schedules Remembrance Service for Dec. 9th

The community is invited to gather at Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, December 9 to take part in a special “Service of Remembrance and Light,” a service for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, lonely, or struggling with challenges during the Christmas season. Continue reading →

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Services planned for Tayler R. Schmid, 17

TaylerTayler R. Schmid, 17, of Thendara, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

He was born on July 23, 1997, in Little Falls, a son of Hans and Laurie Hall Schmid.  Tayler was currently a Junior at the Town of Webb School.

He was a natural athlete who played soccer and ran track.   Continue reading →

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DEC seeks to improve Mountain Bike Trail System in Moose River Plains; amendment meeting scheduled Thursday, December 18 at Raquette Lake

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking comments to amend the Moose River Plains Wild Forest (MRPWF) Unit Management Plan to improve its mountain bike trail system.

“The 2011 Unit Management Plan called for DEC to create a working group consisting of mountain bikers, local governments and other interested parties to develop a comprehensive mountain bike plan for Moose River Plains,” said Regional Director Robert Stegemann.  Continue reading →

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Town of Webb school choruses to present holiday concerts on December 11th & 12th

The Town of Webb UFSD Vocal Music Department will present its annual holiday choral concerts on Thursday and Friday, December 11 and 12 in the school gymnasium.

The Senior and Junior Choirs will perform on Thursday at 7 p.m. Holiday song selections include Sleigh Ride, Joy to the World, Noel Peace Canon, The Little Drummer Boy, and Nutcracker Jingles. Continue reading →

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Inlet cookie swap set for Dec. 14th

All are invited to take part in the 10th annual Cookie Swap at the Senior Room at the Inlet Town Hall on Sunday, December 14 at 3 p.m.

Interested bakers are asked to bring three dozen of their favorite cookies to swap with other participants. Bring your recipes so they can be copied and shared with others.

Coffee and hot chocolate will be served along with samples of the goodies.

For more information call Patty Wittmeyer at (315) 357-5771 or Adele Burnett 357-5501.

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VIEW: ‘Sound of Music’ performance to feature critically acclaimed actress

OENBRINK_CAITLYN_3734_ret2 copyVIEW will bring the classic musical, The Sound of Music, to Gould Hall for a 2 p.m. performance on Sunday, December 7.

The production will be performed live by Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts and features local and professional actors, including the critically acclaimed Caitlyn Oenbrink who will portray Maria, the lead character of the timeless story. Continue reading →

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