Daily Archives: January 8, 2015

Card of thanks

Thank you to the Central Adirondack Association (CAA) for allowing us to have a table at Snodeo 2014.

To all the restaurants: Back Door Bar/Front Door Diner, Big Moose Inn, Billy’s Restaurant, Frankie’s Taste of Italy, Inn at Eagle Bay, Slickers, The Red Dog Tavern, The Steak House, The Tavern, and Tony Harper’s Pizza and Clam Shack—thank you for your continued support.

We would also like to thank J & S Liquors of Eagle Bay, Old Forge Liquors, and Bremer’s Wine and Spirits of New Hartford for their generous donations.

Because of all of you, our raffle was a tremendous success.

Thank you again.

American Legion Auxiliary Post 893, Old Forge

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Robert Moore offers words of tribute

John Russell,

Barb Getty, Sandy and Ed Booton and Andy Getty.

Barb Getty, Sandy and Ed Booton and Andy Getty.

When I heard that a gathering was being planned to say Thank You to you for your years of dedicated public service, I thought, what an excellent idea.

Following that thought, it occurred to me that you would likely say; no that’s not necessary and resist any such gathering that would shine a light on you and your contribution to our community. We know you to be humble.

Photos by Caitlin and Alison Russell Continue reading →

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John Russell honored for 35 years of service to Webb community

Members of the central Adirondack community gathered at the Old Forge Fire Hall on Saturday, January 3 to honor John Russell for his 35 years of service to the Town of Webb as a police officer and volunteer fire fighter. Continue reading →

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Even in pre-Internet era, word of bubblegum hoax spread like wildfire

Bazooka Joe ComicHaving chewed great amounts of bubble gum in my youth, I thought I might reflect on the many great fellow bubble-blowers at the Inlet Common School in 1977.

Though gum chewing was not allowed in class, we all seemed to find a way to get a few pieces—sometimes as many as five—into our mouths for extreme bubble blowing.  Continue reading →

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Despite falling temperatures, check before heading out on ice

I almost wrote down the wrong year on this column as another year has quickly passed us by. MOULTRIE DIGITAL GAME CAMERA

Well, we’ve already had three January thaws and it’s only the 5th. How many more will we have before the end of the month?

It doesn’t look like much of a thaw this week with forecasted temperatures in the teens and below zero a few nights.  Continue reading →

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Local Bank Investment Consultant honored as Top Bank Advisor

Community Bank, N.A. has announced that advisor David O’Neil, VP, AIF®, of the bank’s Boonville office, has been recognized by Bank Investment Consultant (BIC) as one of its annual 100 Top Bank Advisors.

David O’Neil Community Bank, N.A.

David O’Neil Community Bank, N.A.

O’Neil, an Accredited Investment Fiduciary is an experienced professional who is known to work closely with all his clients. He offers comprehensive financial planning to individuals, small business owners, non-profit organizations as well as corporations. Continue reading →

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Webb property taxes due Jan 31

Town of Webb Tax Collector Kelly Hunkins reminds tax payers that tax bills were mailed on December 24.

If you have not yet received your bill, call the tax office at (315) 369-6453.

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Taxes can be paid without any penalty by January 31, 2015. You can pay in person at 183 Park Avenue, Old Forge or mail to P.O. Box 223, Old Forge, New York 13420.

Hunkins said that sliding payment under the door after tax hours does not guarantee payment.

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