Daily Archives: January 14, 2016

Donald Trump campaign and policies show little to be admired

by Jack Rivet

In the months leading up to the presidential election in 2016, there have been countless candidates to come and go from the media spotlight.

Among them, and perhaps the most notable, is Donald J. Trump, as he calls for a radical immigration reform and an inconceivably discriminatory mandate regarding muslim immigrants.

But perhaps most shocking, and the sole reason Mr. Trump has retained mainstream media attention for so long, is the sheer fact that millions of Americans rally behind the incredibly vague, and often prejudiced call to “Make America Great Again” that has rung through the alarmed ears of many ethnic minorities targeted by the campaign.  Continue reading →

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Mike Norris Ice Fishing Derby: 16th Annual event set Saturday, Jan. 30

by Theresa Taylor

I am presently fortifying myself for a journey to Blue Mountain Lake. I will be offering up chicken bones and perform a not so pretty dance in an effort to please the Ice Gods of The Adirondacks.

I have a few crazy friends who may accompany me thus we are leaving the date and time undisclosed. Continue reading →

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Police seek information on recent generator theft

The Town of Webb Police Department is investigating the theft of a Yamaha EF2500 generator that occurred in Old Forge on Sunday, January 10th.

The theft happened during the evening hours, between 7 and 8 p.m., at 125 Riverside Lane, according to police.

Anyone with information about the generator should contact the Town of Webb Police Department at (315) 369-3157 and reference case #12596.

All calls will remain anonymous.

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Above the Dam releases CD, to host party on January 16

The regional band Above the Dam recently released its debut CD titled “Paper and Pen” and will host a CD Release Party on Saturday, January 16 at 8 p.m. at the Nail Creek Pub on Varick Street in Utica.

The album leans heavily on the band’s background and interest in Americana music.  Continue reading →

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New construction can be tricky with long-vacant town properties

by Andrew Getty

 

The most common question regarding vacant land is whether or not it is buildable; and there is no ‘black & white’ answer due to the potential of so many variables.

To find out, start with the basics:

Is the parcel truly vacant?

How big is the parcel?  Continue reading →

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Webb students raise money for children’s charities

Back row: K. Langworthy, N. Caballero, A. Basile, J. Stokes and H. Masters. Front row: K. Howard, S. Uzdavinis, J. Herron, C. Bogardus, L. Rieth, G. Duguay, S. Alves and R. Lis. Missing from photo is S. Austin and C. Green. Photo by Gayle Ritz

Back row: K. Langworthy, N. Caballero, A. Basile, J. Stokes and H. Masters. Front row: K. Howard, S. Uzdavinis, J. Herron, C. Bogardus, L. Rieth, G. Duguay, S. Alves and R. Lis. Missing from photo is S. Austin and C. Green. Photo by Gayle Ritz

by Gina Greco

The Town of Webb school’s third grade class raised over $500 with a coin drive within the school for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Ronald Mcdonald House charities.

They started collecting in early, December 2015.

The coins were counted on Tuesday, January 13th and had a total of $513 dollars, according to Webb’s third grade teacher, Gayle Ritz. Continue reading →

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High Peak hikers sought for ‘Adirondacks by Moonlight’ adventure

by Bruce Prendergast

The Adirondacks by Moonlight is a four- to six-year project collecting photographs at sunrise from all 46 of the Adirondacks’ High Peaks.

In 2016, it consists of individual hikes that will be taken this summer, between June 4th and July 23.

I invite anyone, who is an experienced hiker, and an aspiring 46ER, to join me on any of my evening sunrise hikes.

The planned peaks for 2016 are Wright, Algonguin, Iroquois, Colden, Phelps, Tabletop, Marcy, Lower Wolfjaw, Upper Wolfjaw, Armstrong, Gothics, and Sawteeth, weather permitting. Continue reading →

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