The St. Bartholomew’s Food Pantry will be starting a new program year in July with the recertification of all clients.
The procedures started over the past few months have brought the Pantry into compliance with the New York State Health Department and the Food Bank of Central New York.
The needs in the community are continuing to grow as new families move into the area. The area served follows the Route 28 corridor from Otter Lake to Raquette Lake. Continue reading
By Sen. James Seward
The end of the 2015 state legislative session came a bit later than scheduled, but did include a number of victories for the people of my district.
New relief for middle-class taxpayers, a four-year extension of the landmark property tax cap, and constructive education reforms were among the items approved just before the final gavel fell. Continue reading
Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church is taking orders for the Food Sense package for July. Each unit costs $15.50. This program is open to all. There are no eligibility requirements nor is there any obligation to purchase food every month.
The July unit consists of chicken drumsticks, fish sticks, Salisbury patties, ground turkey, tuna fish, fresh potato salad, elbow macaroni, frozen corn, white chocolate nut cookie mix, peach slices and two fresh produce items. Continue reading
Hailey Paddock with ??? the Just Plain Good Moose. Photo by Gina Greco
by Jay Lawson
The carved wooden moose at the Just Plain Good store in Old Forge hasn’t looked this good in years, thanks to a restoration and fresh paint job performed by Hailey Paddock, a store employee from Remsen.
“Hailey gave him a total makeover, and he looks amazing,” said Kristie Green, Just Plain Good’s manager.
The moose is about 10 years old and has suffered some broken pieces and damage to his finish, but that’s all behind him now, Green said. Continue reading
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) and Forest Rangers issued 357 tickets for open burning-related charges during the spring statewide open burn ban, according to DEC Commissioner Joe Martens.
DEC issued the tickets during the two-month burn ban that ran from March 16 through May 14.
The charges included 144 violations, 213 misdemeanors and nearly a dozen written warnings for infractions including leaving an unattended fire, burning during the burn ban, unlawful disposal of solid waste (for burning garbage) and setting a fire that endangers the property of another. Continue reading
Regional Inlet Invasive Plant Program volunteers gathered on June 28. Shown in the front row, from left are Doug Johnson, Paul Garrison, Ellen Collins, Zack Simek, and Ryan Burkum. In the back row are Avery Menz, Elizabeth Mangle, and Jan McCann. Photo by John Collins
By Douglas Johnson
Efforts to eradicate the invasive plant Japanese knotweed from the Adirondacks are making great progress.
The Regional Inlet Invasive Plant Program (RIIPP) has expanded each year from 2008 to 2014 with the help of many dedicated volunteers, generous donations, and support from the town of Inlet, Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (HCSWCD), Adirondack Invasive Plant Program (APIPP), and the Adirondack Watershed Institute.
From 2008-2014 the Town of Inlet took the lead, and in 2015, HCSWCD will coordinate efforts. Continue reading
Part of the 10th Mountain Division band’s section.
By Marianne Christy
The Fulton Chain of Lakes Performing Arts Council, Inc. (FCLPAC) will present its 17th anniversary concert featuring the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra on Friday, July 24 under the tent at Inlet’s Arrowhead Park.
This year’s concert, which will be conducted by RPO’s Music Director Ward Stare, will carry the patriotic theme of America the Beautiful. Continue reading