Daily Archives: February 4, 2016

Local volunteers assisting with charitable Syrian refugee effort

Local volunteers collect clothing as part of Syrian refuge relief effort at Niccolls Church. They are, from left, Andi Smith, Connie Perry, Reggie Chambers, Sandra Booton, and Anne Garbarino. Photo by Gina Greco

Local volunteers collect clothing as part of Syrian refuge relief effort at Niccolls Church. They are, from left, Andi Smith, Connie Perry, Reggie Chambers, Sandra Booton, and Anne Garbarino. Photo by Gina Greco

Inlet resident Connie Perry has organized a group of volunteers to collect winter clothing and other needed items to ship to Greece for refugees forced to flee their homeland of Syria.

The effort is being held in conjunction with the charitable organization, Starfish Foun-dation.

All types of winter apparel is needed, specifically gloves and mittens of all sizes, and warm hats, Perry said.   Continue reading →

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Pres. Mike Griffin recognized as 2014-15 Distinguished Kiwanian

Carolyn Trimbach and Mike Griffin

Carolyn Trimbach and Mike Griffin

Michael C. Griffin, President of Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks has been awarded the distinction of being named 2014-15 New York District Distinguished Kiwanian and 2014-15 Distinguished Member of Kiwanis International.

The award was presented by Past Central Division Lt. Governor Carolyn Trimbach at a dinner meeting at Billy’s Italian American Restaurant in Old Forge on Tuesday, February 2.

Griffin completed the requirements necessary to be recognized as a member of distinction in the New York District for demonstrating exemplary community service, promoting growth and supporting service leadership, said Eric C. Paul, Governor of the New York District of Kiwanis International.

John R. Button, M.D., 2014-15 President of Kiwanis International congratulated Mike for achieving Distinguished Member status and presented him with the Distinguished Member pin.

“Servant leadership requires a deep humility and a willingness to pour yourself into the good of others. As a member of Kiwanis, I hope you have seen the difference your service has made in the lives of others. I hope you have seen the difference your club makes in the community. In addition, I hope your life has been enhanced by Kiwanis as well,” Dr. Button said.

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Written by Alexander B. Lamberton Part 2: Trip to John Brown Tract with Young Salmon in Midwinter (1876)

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While researching A. B. Lamberton’s activities at the Fulton Chain, I found an article written for FOREST AND STREAM, March 23 1876, the only reference to Lamberton in “Adirondack Bibliography” published by the Adirondack Mountain Club.  

Alexander B. Lamberton’s  informative and historically entertaining article continues…  

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The woods were entered with song and story; night overtook us, however, before we reached their heart.

As we advanced, the depth of snow increased remarkably fast, and ever and anon the horses plunged into mud and mire—the sink holes of the road—and the sleighs disappeared, where all remained until levers were cut and the whole pried out. Continue reading →

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Leszyk earns President’s List honors

Greg Leszyk of Old Forge, a second year student at Herkimer College, was named to the President’s List for the Fall 2015 semester for achieving a GPA of 3.8,  and a cumulative average of 3.88.

He will be graduating in May 2016 with an AAS Degree in Radio and TV Broadcasting and Journalism.

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Kiwanis Club of Central Adirondacks honors students at recognition dinner

Left to right: Diane Amos, Town of Webb School Key Club Advisor; Ray Schoeberlein, Kiwanis Student of the Month Co-chair; Melissa Rockhill, January Student of the Month; Rebecca Sessions, December Student of the Month; Madison Rice, February Student of the Month; Kandis Griffin, Town of Webb School Counselor and Carmen Mastroianni, Kiwanis Student of the Month Co-chair.

Left to right: Diane Amos, Town of Webb School Key Club Advisor; Ray Schoeberlein, Kiwanis Student of the Month Co-chair; Melissa Rockhill, January Student of the Month; Rebecca Sessions, December Student of the Month; Madison Rice, February Student of the Month; Kandis Griffin, Town of Webb School Counselor and Carmen Mastroianni, Kiwanis Student of the Month Co-chair.

The Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks recognized Students of the Month for December 2015 and January and February 2016 at a special Recognition Dinner held at Billy’s Italian Restaurant in Old Forge on Tuesday, February 2, .

Ray Schoeberlein, Kiwanis Student of the Month Co-Chairman introduced December 2015 Student of the Month Rebecca Sessions, daughter of Neil and Danita Sessions of Woodgate; January 2016 Student of the Month Melissa Rockhill, daughter of William Rockhill of Woodgate and Nancy Rockhill of Old Forge; and February 2016 Student of the Month Madison Rice, daughter of Sean and Debra Rice of Inlet.

Each student was presented with a Student of the Month Certificate and $50 in recognition of their achievement.

Each of the students presented a brief outline of their activities and future plans.

The Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks, with the cooperation of the Town of Webb School, conducts the recognition program for Senior Students at the school.

In May, the Kiwanis Scholarship Committee will select a Kiwanis Student of the Year and The Town of Webb Police Benevolent Association (PBA) student of the year.

The selection criteria for the Kiwanis Student of the Month are Community Service, Athletic Involvement, Student Need and Extra Curricular Activities.

Ray Schoeberlein and Carmen Mastroianni, Student of the Month Co-Chairmen, thanked the School Administration, especially School Counselor Kandis Griffin and Key Club Advisor Diane Amos, for their cooperation and efforts to make the Student of the Month program a success.

Mike Griffin, Kiwanis Club President congratulated the students and thanked them for their dedication to school and community activities.

Those interested in joining Central Adirondack Kiwanis  can contact Membership Co-Chairs Doc Foley (794-9460) or Bob Teesdale (369-5425)

Those interested in making a financial contribution to the many Kiwanis Kids projects, can send them to Kiwanis Club Foundation of the Central Adirondacks Old Forge, NY, Inc. P. O. Box 1044, Old Forge, NY, 13420.

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Nordic Polar Bear Youth Team team enjoys great racing success

IMG_3551Coach Janine Phaneuf’s Polar Bear Nordic Youth Team began its busy racing season on Sunday, January 17 with a Paintball Biathlon at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid.

The young racers showed great results in the ski and shoot event.

In the Girls Ages 9 to 10 group the results were: 2nd – Jenny Rundell hitting 5 of 10 targets; 3rd – Kerissa Dunn hitting 3/10; 3rd – Alivia  Hopsicker hitting 2/10, and 6th – Macy Capron hitting 3/10. Continue reading →

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Thankfulness to writers for sharing thoughts on kale and Trump politics

Dear ‘Weekly’…

I loved Jack’s and Ken’s thoughts on kale and Trump Politics! Thanks for sharing their perspectives.

Along a similar line: Remember your six-year-olds when they were beginning to assert opposition to parental authority? “I’m almost as smart as you and I can make my own decisions! I can think, you know…”  Continue reading →

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