Daily Archives: March 3, 2016

The Tree

Trees are EVERYWHERE,

In abundance they thrive.

They purify the air we breathe,

To help us survive.

They provide shelter and food for the wildlife

And all of humanity.

The very foundation of our Earth,

Is the roots of the tree.

And better yet is the breathtaking scenes they make

Such as the woods that surround a pristine lake.

The evergreen Fir, majestic and tall,

That enhances a waterfall.

Be it LUMBER, TIMBER, KINDLING,

It’s wood.

Everything that involves a tree is good!

I am finally aware, it dawned on me,

That we ALL look up to the tree.

I don’t know about you, but I know about me,

I want to go out, and hug a tree.

—By betty harWOOD

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A letter to all those with a heart left

It has been two months today since I lost my father, my best friend, my rock. It has been nothing short of a miracle that we (myself, my mother, my husband, my children, and my family) have made it this far without him. It certainly hasn’t been easy. People haven’t been very nice to me. My mother has been treated very well by most. I have been cast to the side by a lot of people and treated horribly. It is to the point where I have lost all faith in humanity.  Continue reading →

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Service planned for James E. Reynolds, 92

James E. Reynolds, 92, of Otter Lake, NY, passed away February 26, 2016, at home.

He was born November 29, 1923, in Ithaca, NY, a son of the late Beth Miller Reynolds.  He graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1941.

Jim proudly served his Country in World War II in the US Army. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge and held Prisoner of War in Stalag 9B in Bad Orb, Germany. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star, POW Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.   Continue reading →

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VIEW seeks entries for Central Ad’k Art Show

VIEW, a multi-arts center located in Old Forge, has announced a call for entry for the 2016 Central Adirondack Art Show.

The Central Adirondack Art Show is a long-standing Old Forge tradition, showcasing some of the finest artists from the Central Adirondack Region and beyond.  Continue reading →

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Summer service planned for Jeanne Harwood Conway, 90

Jeanne E. Conway

Jeanne E. Conway

Jeanne Elizabeth Harwood Conway 90, beloved Mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at sunset, surrounded by her loving family, in Troy, NY.

She was born in Inlet, NY, June 4, 1925 to Grace and K. Leonard Harwood.

Jeanne graduated from the Town of Webb High School in June 1942 as the Salutatorian of her class.

She continued her education at St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in New York City graduating as an RN in the class of 1945.  Continue reading →

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Services scheduled for David A. Peck, 67

David A. Peck, 67, of Old Forge passed away February 24, 2016, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness.

He was born October 9, 1948, in Carthage, NY, a son of Arthur and June (Sochia) Peck, and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Utica. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1975 at the rank of SPC4. Dave was united in marriage to Paula Weiner on March 22, 1986, in Herkimer, NY. Continue reading →

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Celebration of Life planned for John S. ‘Jack’ Prichard, 67

John S. “Jack” Prichard, 67, of Otter Lake, NY, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2016, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse with his wife by his side.

He was born August 9, 1948, in Utica, NY, a son of John E. and Gloria (Dardzinski) Prichard. He was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Mohawk High School. Continue reading →

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