By Ken Thibado
Pressure has arisen, and two counties are getting anxious. The BombERNs appear to be faltering, and the skip appears concerned for his job.
Again the girls flash the leather and strike the ball with such efficiency that routinely a new ball must be introduced into play just to accommodate the power of the girls from the ERN.
However, as of yet, the girls are winless… Continue reading
by Andrew Getty
It’s my property!… It’s zoned commercial!…I’m not hurting anyone!… How come he can do it, but I can’t!… Selective enforcement!… Something is fishy!… Obviously it’s all about who you know!… I pay taxes so you can’t stop me!… I’m calling my attorney!…
What is zoning? Let’s start there. First, it has absolutely nothing to do with construction, existing building, fire safety, property maintenance, sanitary (including septic systems) or life safety codes. Continue reading
Scott L. Hall, 55, passed away at his Old Forge residence on Friday, March 27, 2015 following a heroic battle with cancer.
Interment will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 27 at Riverview Cemetery in Old Forge.
Donald O. Kress
Donald O. Kress, age 85 of Old Forge and formerly of Auburn died on May 22, 2015 at Sunset Nursing Home in Booneville after a brief illness.
Don was born in Manlius, NY on February 14, 1930, the son of Orthello and Jesse Everingham Kress.
He was educated in the Manlius Public School system, went to St. Lawrence University for one year, and then transferred to Cornell University, where he completed his studies and earned a degree in Labor and Industrial Relations. Continue reading
Gary E. Vaughn
Gary E. Vaughn, 79 of Jericho, VT and Old Forge passed away June 23, 2015 at Central Park Nursing Center in Syracuse. He was born in Utica on December 19, 1935, the son of Gardner B. and Ada Dolbear Vaughn of Old Forge.
He attended Town of Webb Schools graduating in 1954. He graduated from Norwich Univer-sity in Northfield, VT in 1958 as a 2nd Lt. in the United States Army.
In January 1960 Gary was chosen 1st alternate for the U.S. Men’s Alpine Ski Team for the 1960 Olympics held in Squaw Valley, CA. Continue reading
The First Presbyterian Church of Boonville will hold it regular Sunday morning worship on July 5 at the Woodgate Chapel in Woodgate.
Commissioned lay pastor George Whitton will lead worship at 10:30 a.m., and communion will be offered to all who would like it.
Also, at the service will be a presentation by Leif Frymire, who this fall will be moving to Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he will be working with a local Presbytery and Community group that focuses on reconciliation and continued peace between the Roman Catholic and Protestant communities. Continue reading
By Linda Heistman
Attention all seniors! We have a lot of fun activities planned during the month of July at SHARP, our Senior Health Activities & Recreation Program.
On Wednesday, July 1 there will be Yoga with Kathy Queen, games and scrabble. We will also be planning future events. There will be prizes for everyone who comes dressed in red, white and blue. Continue reading