Daily Archives: December 17, 2015

OUR FRIEND: Parker Snead

Parker Snead emcees an Adirondack League Club Talent Show

Parker Snead emcees an Adirondack League Club Talent Show

Parker Snead will be remembered for his warm Smile and light Heart. Parker was a “Class Act” always putting his heart fully into what he believed in.

Parker Snead brought Fun and Excitement to the streets of Forestport. He put his heart and soul into making Forestport a better place to Live and Visit.

He sought to welcome everyone by creating inviting parks by the Black River. He desired to highlight Forestport’s natural beauty and restore Forestport’s history with the Twin Bridges.  Continue reading →

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Parker Snead: Celebration of Life gathering set December 19th

by Jay Lawson

Friends and family of Parker Snead will be taking time on Saturday, December 19th, to honor the late Town of Forestport Supervisor at a Celebration of Life gathering at Forestport Town Hall.

Bill Corrigan, whose family has had a camp on Kayuta Lake since 1939, said he will miss Parker for many reasons, including his love of Forestport and his desire to make the town a better place to live and visit.  Continue reading →

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39th annual Snodeo: Great event despite unseasonably high temperatures

Jill Kane, from left, Barb Uzdavinis, Laurie Barkauskas, Nick Bankert, Felicity Davey and Windy Kelley. Photos by Gina Greco

Jill Kane, from left, Barb Uzdavinis, Laurie Barkauskas, Nick Bankert, Felicity Davey and Windy Kelley. Photos by Gina Greco

The Central Adirondack Association would like to thank all the visitors who traveled from near and far to attend the 39th annual Snodeo event.

Despite the lack of snow, Snodeo was a big success thanks to all your support.

By purchasing merchandise or a raffle ticket you are supporting not only Snodeo but a list of other CAA events that happen throughout the year including Old Forge’s Winter Carnival, St. Paddy’s Day Parade, ADK Christmas on Main Street and many, many others.  Continue reading →

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Services planned for Allen Scott Pleban

2211273202_cfcfa33085_bAllen Scott Pleban of Cheektowaga, NY, formerly of Old Forge, passed away December 15, 2015.

He is the beloved son of Norbert and Lucille (Winiecki) Pleban; dearest brother of Dr. Gail (James) Pleban-Johnson, M.D., Dr. Lynn Pleban, Ph.D.; dear uncle of Stephen, Jennifer, Brett and David Johnson, Jacob Nosbisch; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

A mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, December 18 at 10 a.m. in St. Philip the Apostle Church, 950 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Barron-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. were in charge of arrangements.

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Services set for Floyd B. Garrett, 95

Floyd B. Garrett entered his eternal home on December 9, 2015 at age 95.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Louisa; children, Nancy (Peter) Carr and Susan (Ronald) Rundell; grandchildren, Matthew (Theresa), Anne and Jennifer; great grandchildren, Braden and Riley; nieces and nephews.

Floyd worked over 40 years for NASA in Cleveland, OH.

While living in Bay Village, OH he was an active member of Bay Presbyterian Church and served as an elder. Continue reading →

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Death in the North Woods: Part Three

by Charles Herr

PART three

The archived pages of the Lowville Journal Republican sometimes include reports of the sudden, unexpected death of a guide, resident or traveler in the Adirondacks, in early days known as the North Woods.

This article intends to continue the story of the deceased, to bring them to our consciousness for a brief moment of meditation for maybe a last time for some, and present them in honor of families who probably have never forgotten.

The dates refer to the published date, not the date of death. Continue reading →

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Part 3: Webb school talk centers on understanding our youths

Michael Nerney. Photo by Gina Greco

Michael Nerney. Photo by Gina Greco

by Gina Greco

The Town of Webb School hosted Michael Nerney, a consultant on Substance Abuse Prevention and Education, for a recent community awareness talk centered on young adult issues.

As described previously in this series, brain function issues and and today’s social media lifestyle can cause stresses that lead to depression and sometimes suicide.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in ages fifteen to thirty-four. In ages ten to fourteen, suicide is the third leading cause, said Nerney.  Continue reading →

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