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Coming Thursday, September 22nd Bistro & The Gallery: View welcomes renowned jazz vocalist Jane Monheit & the Montalbano Trio for special performance

In celebration of the 30th Annual Adirondack National Exhibition of American Water-colors, The Montalbano Trio, featuring international jazz vocalist, Jane Monheit, will perform at View in “Bistro and the Gallery,” on Thursday, September 22.

The Art Exhibition opens at 5 p.m. in the Gallery, followed by the performance in an Italian bistro setting in Gould Hall at 7 p.m.

Jazz vocalist Jane Monheit has performed in concert halls, cabarets and jazz venues around the globe.

She has released eight albums and two DVDs and has appeared as guest artist for other projects, that include singing, Over the Rainbow, in the movie Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Continue reading →

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Board receives outside audit of Town of Webb’s finances

The Town of Webb Board passed a resolution at the monthly Board meeting on Tuesday, September 13, acknowledging the receipt of the completed audit of the 2010 financial records for the Town of Webb.

The motion was presented by Town Supervisor Robert Moore and was made a motion by Councilwoman Russell and was seconded by Councilman Ross. Continue reading →

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Class C Girls Basketball: Kurt Ehrensbeck named Coach of the Year

Kurt Ehrensbeck, formerly of Old Forge, has been named the Class C Girls Basketball Coach of the Year by the Basketball Coaches Association of New York State.

Ehrensbeck, who has taught Instrumental Music at Harpurs-ville Central School for 23 years, also coached Boys Basketball at the school for 12 years.

For the past 10 years he has coached the Girls Basketball team.

Ehrensbeck said there are 286 Class C Schools in New York state and that his team ended up with a record of 23 and 2—a record good enough to send them all the way to the Championships.

“No team at Harpursville had ever gone that far, so it was a big honor for our girls’ team,” he said. Continue reading →

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Councilwoman Russell reports on McCauley Mt. project status

McCauley Mountain Committee liaison member, Council-woman Kate Russell, updated the Town of Webb Board on the most recent improvement activities planned for the McCauley ski chalet, at the board’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 13.

Russell said this initial phase will be limited only to modifications that would improve the existing structure with no plans to expand or change the structure of the building.

The committee has met once a month since June, according to Russell.

It consists of Councilpersons Russell and Richard Risley, town residents Loretta Gaffney and Dave Kleps, and McCauley manager, Steve Uzdavinis. Continue reading →

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Woodgate Closure: Postal Regulatory Commission agrees to hear appeal

Process gives Post Office 120-day stay against closure, says Woodgate Citizens Community

The Postal Regulatory Commission has informed the United States Postal Service (USPS) that the USPS must provide its administrative record of closing proceedings to the commission before it can open formal appeal proceedings relating to the Woodgate Post Office.

The USPS was notified on Tuesday, September 13.

The notification was prompted by the commission’s receipt of a petition from the Woodgate Citizens Committee, which included signatures from community members and others opposed to the Postal Service’s planned closing of the Woodgate Post Office.

An appeal proceeding, conducted by the commission, under the direction of its secretary, Shoshanna M. Grove, will give the Woodgate Post Office a stay of closure against the USPS for 120 days.

During that time hearings will be conducted concerning the proposed closure. Continue reading →

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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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Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race raises $11,621 for local causes

The Noonan Family and the staff at Enchanted Forest/ Water Safari and Calypso’s Cove would like to thank all who participated and/or donated to make the 18th Annual Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race such an outstanding success.

Despite the bad weather on Tuesday night, we were able to complete the race on Wednesday night, and we’re thankful that so many could come back for a second night in a row!

We are thrilled to announce that a total of $11,621 was raised, with $5,810.50 being donated to MAC’s Safe Ride and $5,810.50 to the Polar Bear Ski Club! Continue reading →

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