VIEW, the arts center in Old Forge, is seeking entries for its themed-exhibit Branches, Brambles, and Roots, that will open summer 2016.
Trees provide shelter, building materials, shade, food, warmth, a place to sit or nest, a place to climb, play, and more. They have been celebrated, venerated, feared, worshipped, and cut down. Continue reading
by Linda Heistman
You may have heard of the TV show called, “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” Similarly, my challenge to you is to see if you are smarter than a senior citizen!
Without using any electronic device, see how many of the following trivia questions you can answer:
1. Who was Caspar Milquetoast?
2. How many presidents has the USA had? Continue reading
Principal John Swick, Brandon Palmer and Brendan McGrath. Photo by Gina Greco
by Gina Greco
Town of Webb school Principal John Swick announced the next Wall of Distinction winner as Brandon Palmer, on Monday, February 22.
Nominations are made through a form on the Town of Webb school’s website.
Brandon was nominated by Brendan McGrath, Webb school’s Prevention Counselor, and Patrick Venetz, a substitute teacher at Webb. Continue reading
Timothy (Buzz) J. Centola, 72, of Old Forge and formerly of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse with his wife and friends by his side.
He was born on April 1, 1943, in Syracuse, the son of the late Dolores Centola and graduated from Whitesboro High School. Tim was united in marriage to Pamela Dundon on November 21, 1992, at their home in Old Forge.
He started his career with Niagara Mohawk as a service man in Utica and retired as a hot stick lineman in Old Forge after 34 years of service. After retiring from Niagara Mohawk, he worked as an electrician in Old Forge. Continue reading
Kindergarten through second grade with their hungry caterpillar
by Gina Greco
The Town of Webb school’s kindergarten and second grades hosted their Eric Carle-themed Buddy Reader Night on Thursday, February 18th in the school’s cafeteria.
“The kids worked together as buddies to complete an author study on Carle,” said Webb kindergarten teacher, Hannah Payne. Continue reading
Big Moose Lake from The Big Moose Inne. Photo by Jim Huss
by Gina Greco
Despite the above average temperatures, the Big Moose Lake Shoot-Out held on Big Moose Lake, on Saturday, February 20 had a pretty good turnout, according to Jim Huss Sr., a spectator of the event.
Since parking was not permitted on the lake this year, due to unsafe ice conditions, cars, trucks and trailers were rerouted to park along Big Moose Road and Glenmore Road. Continue reading
Thomas Levi
The Junior Polar Bear Alpine Team participated in an Adirondack Council Giant Slalom Race at Snow Ridge on Saturday, January 30th.
The results of the race are as follows:
U10 Girls
18th – Grace Heath
20th – Schuyler Uzdavinis
U12 Girls Continue reading