VIEW, the arts center in Old Forge, has announced a call for entries for the 2016 Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors.
The exhibition is open to all artists working in water-based media on paper.
This includes transparent and opaque watercolors, acrylics, casein, egg tempera, gouache, and ink. Continue reading
Front row: Br. Frank Franchard /craftsman-Roman Hathaway #223, WM Carl Klossner/guard, Br. Tim Brennan, RW Andrew Getty, DDGM-2nd Oneida/Br. Hiram, King of Tyre, Br Jim Blanchard, Br. Edmund Girtler Jr. (Tiler), Junior Warden- Theodore Riehle Jr./3rd craftsman
2nd row: S.W. Wayne Beckingham/1st craftsman, W. Albert Brussel, DSA/Treasurer/seafaring man, Adam Junod /craftsman/Roman Hathaway #223, Scot Gaffney/Marshall & 3rd ruffian, Br. Justin Masters/Jr. Master of Ceremony & 1st ruffian, Larry Ventura/Junior Deacon & 2nd ruffian
3rd row: Br. Dean Pohl, DSA/escort and craftsman, W. Tom Cooper/ craftsman/ Eden Lodge #477, Eden, Indiana, Br. Jim Pohl/craftsman, Br. Tory Dunn/Senior Deacon & Exemplar, Br. Doug Clark/Steward & craftsman, Br. Joe Stefanko Jr./craftsman, Br. Thomas Smedley, DSA/Chaplain, and Br. Thomas Beckingham/Senior Master of Ceremony & craftsman. Missing from photo are: Br. Kent Carnell/ Steward & craftsman, RW Thomas Yager/King Solomon, and W. Stephen Park, DSA/Secretary and photographer.
North Woods Lodge #849 F&AM of Old Forge raised two Master Masons in the lodge room at North Woods Community Center on Thursday, March 3rd.
Before undertaking the degree, new Master Masons Jim Blanchard and Tim Brennan proved their proficiency by answering the necessary questions from the Fellow Craft degree in the presence of the lodge brothers.
Two brothers representing Roman Hatheway #223 and a visiting brother from Eden Lodge #477 of Eden, IN helped fill in as craftsmen and also enjoyed the evening.
Following completion of the first section, brothers recessed for a meal of chicken bbq, coleslaw, Irish stew soup, deviled eggs, vegetable platter, rolls, cupcakes and brownies.
The Town of Webb Police Department has reported the following recent law enforcement activity.
A 25-year-old Remsen man was charged with Speed in Zone and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd Degree on Saturday, March 5 at 3:58 p.m.
According to the report, Town of Webb Police arrested the man for the above charges following a traffic stop on State Route 28 in the Town of Webb. Investigation determined that the man was operating a motor vehicle while his driving privileges were suspended in New York state.
He was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Webb Court at a later date.
Winners and Honorable Mentions in the “Boundaries” Poetry and Illustration Contest at the Old Forge Library will be announced during an Opening Exhibit Reception on Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded by Emcee Michael Cunningham at the reception hosted by The Friends of the Old Forge Library. Continue reading
Following are the words of Town of Webb Police Chief Ron Johnston, that were given at a ceremony on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in recognition of three of his officers.
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I am awarding three commendations to Town of Webb Police Officers for their exemplary service to the citizens of Webb and as representatives of the Town of Webb Police Department during 2015. I have placed letters in their personnel files detailing their awards. Continue reading
by Linda Heistman
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In 1945, the war was over and at the age of 18, Dorothy Walker was working in a plastic making company called Diemolding in Canastota.
She enjoyed taking pictures, so her first paycheck helped her buy her very first camera.
It was a Kodak Brownie Box Camera (127 size), and it cost $1.78. Continue reading
by Andrew Getty
As required by New York State, Code Enforcement Officials must obtain twenty-four hours of continued education and training each year regarding all the state codes.
Including the Building Code, Residential Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Fuel Gas Code, Existing Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, and of course the Energy Code. Continue reading