Ruth C. Laske, 93, of St. Petersburg, FL, died January 18, 2015, at Westminster Suncoast Retirement Community.
She was born on May 3, 1921, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of the late Thomas B. and Ruth Strickler Lyter. Ruth married John C. Laske on December 26, 1943 in Milwaukee and he died on November 15, 2014. Continue reading
The icy falls at Ausable Chasm
By Gary Lee
This month is flying by. Of course we had another quick January thaw; luckily it lasted only a few hours bringing just a little rain before changing to snow.
I just came back from the eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain where there is very little snow. Continue reading
I never paid much attention to
my age.
The kids were my concern
With four birthday parties every year
They each got their turn.
NOW
Every one is a grandparent.
They put their age on hold
Finally, it dawned on me
Oops! I’m getting old.
But age isn’t the issue
It’s the physical mobility and
a brain that is still working.
It’s the goal I set for me.
P.S. I’m not kidding!
—Betty Harwood
New Trustees, from left, Mona Todd, Teresa Nickerson and Maureen Weber. Courtesy photo
Three new trustees were elected for the Woodgate Free Library at its annual meeting held on Wednesday, December 3.
Mona Todd, Teresa Nickerson and Maureen Weber will join President Robert Seager, Vice President Kristin Frymire, Secretary Alan Woodruff and Treasurer Mary Ellen Moon. Continue reading
By Andrew Getty
In last week’s Weekly Adirondack, Jan from Woodgate, a fellow writer for the paper, (“Just Call Me Mrs. Lucky”) wrote an amazing story about herself.
There seems no way to completely describe the wisdom, strength and sincerity of the article… but you could feel it. Continue reading
The Old Forge Library will hold three Illustration Instruction Workshops for school age children and adults on Saturday, January 31.
Karen Beck will lead a workshop for kindergarten through 6th grade students from 10 a.m. to noon. Continue reading
By Gina Greco
Town of Webb senior Bryanna Lucas, 17, moved to Old Forge from Honeye Falls, NY last fall.
Bryanna said it was difficult relocating to a new school her senior year. Continue reading