Tag Archives: awards

VIEW Celebration: Special Tribute Honors Kashiwa as Founder of 60-year Art Show

A one-of-a-kind silver and brass pin was presented to Miriam “Mirnie” Kashiwa by the Directors Emeriti of View, the new arts center of Old Forge, during the opening of the Central Adirondack Art Show on Thursday, June 30.

The pin was in honor of Kashiwa, in commemoration of her founding the show 60 years ago.

Offering personal tributes at the event were fellow Directors Emeriti Michele deCamp, Shirley Lindsay and Richard “Deke” Morrison.

Other Directors Emeriti in attendance were Liz Martin, Carol Morrison, and Al Stripp.

The tribute included the following narrative composed by jewelry designer Ken Thibado who was commissioned to create the pin: “A View nameplate in polished brass featuring the Arts Center’s peaks in silver. A passing of the torch worn on the proud chest of the founder. A tribute to the woman whose path led us here. Having moved mountains, this pin honors our roots. A pin with a View.”

According to deCamp, over 100 people, including the 40 artists whose work is featured in the show, were in attendance for the opening and presentation.

“It was an emotionally-filled evening. Mirnie was very surprised by the special tribute from the people who have known her for so many years,” deCamp said.

Directors Emeriti who were unable to attend were Faith Norton and Bea Foley.

 

Share Button

Commencement: Town of Webb UFSD honors Class of 2011

Twenty-six seniors at the Town of Webb School received their diplomas during the commencement on Friday evening, June 24.

The Class Valedictorian was Charles Hanford, Jr., the Salutatorian was Michael Branch, and the Co-Laureates were Courtney Holt and Ada Rannels. Continue reading

Share Button

Local North Woods Lodge 849 holds awards banquet aboard W.W. Durant

North Woods Lodge 849 held its annual awards banquet and dinner cruise on Thursday, June 23 aboard the W.W. Durant on Raquette Lake. This annual event_is in its fifteenth year.

Captain_and Brother Dean Pohl, his wife Donna, and crew of the Raquette Lake Navigation Company provided a two-and-a-half hour trip around Raquette Lake while attendees, 63 strong, enjoyed a meal prepared by Chef James Pohl.

The awards ceremonies followed dinner._

Three 60-year members: Right Worshipful Theodore Harwood; Worshipful Albert Brussel (Dedicated Service Award recipient) and Worshipful Willard Payne were presented their certicates by Right Worshipful Timothy Harwood, Grand Steward; and Worshipful Master Andrew W. Getty, Master of 849.

W. Allen L Stripp (Dedicated Service Award recipient) and W. Laverne “Barney” Barnum were presented their 50-year certificates.

Worshipful Robert Wilson, PM of Nortripp Lodge 998 received his 45-year certificate, followed by Worshipful Jon Martin (Dedicated Service Award recipient) being presented his 40-year certificate.

Brothers James Tille and Elmer Crounse received their 35-year certificates and Brother Robert Roach received his 30-year certificate.

The evening was rounded out when Worshipful Master Andrew W. Getty was presented his 5-year certificate.

Brothers unable to attend were Worshipful John P. Hall – 60-year; Brother Lawson Rutherford – 55-year;_Worshipful Phillip Gandy – 50-year; Very Worshipful Thomas Groves – 40-year; Brothers David Peck and Robert Pylman – 20-year; and Brother Frank R. Zammiello – 5 year.

 

Share Button

Terren Waranis receives Hazard Scholarship

Mike Cunningham, representing the Town of Webb Community Scholar-ship Fund, presented Terren Waranis with the Robert Hazard Scholarship on Thursday, June 16 at Sisters Bistro in Old Forge.

The scholarship is awarded to a Town of Webb School graduate who has exhibited outstanding performance in art or music during their school career.

The award is named in honor of the late musician, Robert Hazard, an area resident who passed away in August 2008.

It is made possible by his wife, Susan Hazard-Rimato.

Terren, who will graduate on Friday, June 24, plays saxophone in the school’s stage band and pit band. He also plays guitar.

The scholarship will assist Terren with his expenses as he enters Finger Lakes Community College in the fall where he will study Studio Recording.

 

Share Button

Fulton Chain of Lakes Assoc. awards highest honor to Don Kelly

Don Kelly of Old Forge received the Fulton Chain of Lakes Association (FCLA) Outstanding Service Award during the Skull Island Restoration Project last August.

The award is the highest honor presented by FCLA to a director who has made a significant contribution to the association.

Although he has chaired many committees and helped with many projects, the Skull Island Restoration Project is a favorite.

“Skull Island was one of the things that really got me excited last year. We put a little story in the paper and invited anyone who was interested to come and help with the restoration. A lot of people were waiting for us when we got there,” he said. Continue reading

Share Button

Kiwanis presents fundraising awards for Annual Winter Sports Challenge

At its monthly dinner meeting on Tuesday, March 22 the Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks presented awards to the winning teams and individuals of the organization’s 11th Annual Winter Sports Challenge that was held at McCauley Mountain on Saturday, February 5.

The No. 1 Fundraising Team was the Town of Webb School Key Club. Courtney Holt and Damon Kull accepted the Traveling Plaque and a Perma-nent Certificate on behalf of the club.

The No. 2 Fundraising Team was the Arts Center/Old Forge with Barbara Getty present to receive a Permanent Certificate on its behalf.

The No. 1 Fundraising Indivi-dual was Bob Dellavia who received a Permanent Certificate and $50; and the No. 1 Student Fundraiser was Andrea Frey who received a Permanent Certificate and $100.

The proceeds of the event, estimated at over $8,500, will be used to fund the continuing operations of The Kommunity Youth and Activity Center (KYAC) in Old Forge.

Anyone who was out of town when the event took place but would like to make a contribution can forward it to: Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks, P.O. Box 1044, Old Forge NY 13420.

The Kiwanis Club recognizes the following Corporate Gold Sponsors:

Deerfield Acquisitions LLC, Old Forge Fire Department, ACE Hardware, Adirondack Bank, Benny’s Ice Cream, Community Bank, Dr. Joseph Rintrona, Enchanted Forest/ Water Safari, Herron Realty, Dr.’s Michael & Karen Brady, North Woods Inn.

Old Forge Hardware, Old Forge Liquors/Walt’s Diner, Rivet Realty, Steet Ponte Auto, The Connertys, The Old Mill Restau-rant, Burke’s Marina, Glasser Plumbing and Northeastern Loggers’ Association.

The Silver Sponsors were: B. J. Queen Enterprises, Big Moose Inn, Big Moose Station/Main St. Station, Billy’s Italian Restaurant, Christy’s Motel, Countryside Veterinary Clinic LLP, Dimbleby Funeral Home.

Forge Motel, George Villiere Esq., Helmer’s Fuel & Trucking, In Memory of Mike Burke, Knotty Pine Restaurant, Mark Hannah Contracting, Moore & Hart CPA.

North Street Snowmobile Parts, Peter Shannon Esq./Thor Information Service, Inc., Still-water Shop, Symeon’s Restau-rant, The Ransoms, The Tavern, The Van Slykes, Then-dara Auto-motive, Thendara Golf Club, Timm Associates, TOW Bar Inn, United Wire Technology.

The cooperation of Town of Webb Supervisor Robert Moore, Steve Uzdavinis and his staff at McCauley Mountain is greatly appreciated.

Special thanks to Central Adirondack Search and Rescue Team (CASART) for their assistance on the mountain and Karl Dodson of KD Graphics who provided the participant T-shirts.

In addition, in-kind sponsors were Nannette Shovea-Burke of Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co. and their vendor Sarah Trachy, representing MSR Snowshoes.

The Donut Shop and The Last Run Café are recognized for their support in the success of this important community event.

MSR Snowshoes, Tubbs Snowshoes, The Stillwater Shop and Mountainman Outdoor Supply, Hard Times Café, and Ozzie’s Coffee Bar contributed door prizes.

Co-Chairs Bill Ransom and Bob Teesdale expressed their sincere thanks to all participants, sponsors and volunteers that make this such an exciting community event.

Share Button