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Work starts for Inlet’s new Youth Commission Building

Site clearing work has started for the Town of Inlet’s new Youth Commission building, with the Inlet Highway Department removing trees and soil for the foundation work to begin.

The location is at behind the Town Hall at the edge of Arrowhead Park.

The planned building, designed by Wolf Enginnering, will be 24 x 24 feet with the second story to include a porch on two sides.

The work will be done by the Town and submitted towards the Local Waterfront Revitalization Grant, according to Town Clerk Patty Wittmeyer

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Services held for long-time area florist, landscaper Ken Sliter, 90

Kenneth E. Sliter, 90, WWII Navy Veteran, Florist and Landscaper, passed away on Friday evening, September 9, 2011 at Sunset Nursing Home in Boonville.

Ken joins his beloved wife of 66 years, Joyce who predeceased him August 8 of this year.

Ken was born in Lowville, NY on September 20, 1920, the son of Merton and Dora Shepard Sliter. He graduated from Lowville Academy in 1938. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 during World War II. Continue reading →

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Herkimer County eligible for storm help

Herkimer County was recently added to the list of counties eligible for federal assistance as a result of Hurricane Irene, and State Senator James L. Seward is reminding residents and businesses to apply in the wake of Irene and Lee.

“I encourage those who have suffered damage to apply with FEMA as soon as possible to begin the assistance process,” Seward said.

Residents and business owners who sustained losses can begin the process at www.Disaster

Assistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.

Seward also commended the announcement of an appliance grant program that will help cover the costs of replacing vital household appliances such as refrigerators, boilers washing machines and furnaces, damaged by the recent flooding.

“This rebate program will cover most if not all the costs of new equipment purchased helping people stay in their homes and return to life as usual as soon as possible,” he said.

The program will be administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Purchases must be for replacements that are not covered by insurance .

The grant program will continue until funding runs out.

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LETTER: More Bigfoot tracks, sightings

Dear Weekly Adirondack Editors:

Most recently, more evidence has been received by the “F and J Bigfoot Research Team” in New York State and Vermont.

Many Bigfoot sightings have been reported in the Whitehall, NY and Vermont areas as well as here in Noblesboro, NY, North Lake, and the Town of Ohio this past week.

Our research team has found ten “Bigfoot Tracks” within the past week as well as a photo of a Bigfoot photographed by myself, Adirondack Jack Leach, while out fishing for a brook trout in the North Lake area on August 24, 2011.

The accompanying photograph was taken at one hundred feet away with a small pocket camera!

A close-up photo reveals a “Bigfoot” with a cone-shaped head, two huge muscular legs, a hump back and a long hanging arm with a heavy dark brown fur.

The F and J Bigfoot Research Team, New York State and Vermont;

and Adirondack Jack Leach

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Current standing & trends: Data sheds light on area communities

The community indicators website www.hocindicators.org, which includes a statistical snapshot of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, has been updated with current data, according to The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, one of the agencies involved in the undertaking.

Included are measures of key indicators in local arts, culture and leisure, financial self-sufficiency, economy, education, health, housing, public safety, technology and transportation. Continue reading →

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Mountainman sponsoring 2011 Paddle for the Cure on Sept. 17

Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company of Old Forge will sponsor the 2011 Paddle for the Cure, a 6-mile leisurely paddle on the Moose River, on Saturday, September 17, with all proceeds from the fundraising event to support the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.

This is the third year for the event. During last year’s event, 265 paddlers raised almost $15,000 for breast cancer research.

“Everyone at Mountainman really looks forward to this event. Participation grows every year and we get to meet some wonderful people. It’s a lot of fun and a fantastic way for us to fight a disease that affects so many families,” said John Nemjo, president of Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company. Continue reading →

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The Artworks to close up shop in Old Forge; co-op gave retail venue to artisans for 22 years

It was announced this week that The Artworks, an arts and crafts co-op located at 3043 State Route 28, adjacent to Conscious Cotton, will be closing permanently.

The Artworks, which has been located at three previous locations since opening for business in July 1989, has provided an outlet for talented regional artists to sell their work, interact with customers, and to build friendships with other artists. Continue reading →

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