The Inlet Youth Commission will host its annual Halloween Parade and Party on Friday, October 25. Parade line-up begins at 6:30 p.m. at the parking lot between St. Anthony’s Church and the Church of the Lakes on Main Street.
Following the parade through town, all are invited to the Inlet Emergency Services Building for costume judging and refreshments.
Community members of all ages gathered at the Old Forge Library on Friday, October 26 to enjoy refreshments and craft projects at the library’s annual Halloween party.
Prizes were awarded to those wearing the best costumes in adult and children’s categories, and palms were read by the visiting Madame Zora.
The Halloween crowd enjoyed treats at the Fire Hall after the Parade
Josh Clark holds two-year-old John Rubyor
Karleigh Hollister
The Inlet Youth Commission’s annual Halloween Parade and Party was held Friday October 26 at the Inlet Emergency Services Building. Margie O’Hara, Nancy Jennings, Lisa Gambacorta, and Mitch Lee took on the task of judging as Emcee Peter “Batman” Steel organized each age category.
The winners in their categories were:
Ages 0 to 3
Nathan Luce – Nathan’s Hotdog Vendor, Lorelei Miller – Little Witch, Natalie Hitchcock – ET.
Pre-K to Kindergarten
Shay Charles Sauer – Policeman, Preston Trumbauer – Incredible Hulk, Riley Lynn Northrup – Indian Girl
1st and 2nd Grades
Richie Lutz – Mad Hatter, Matt Trumbauer – Army Man, Izzie Gardener – Candy Corn Witch
3rd and 4th Grades
Chloe Clark – Vampira, Olivia Payne – Farmer, Anthony Gaffney – Punisher Continue reading
Autumn Townsend, a tenth grade student at the Town of Webb School, won Honorable Mention honors for her entry in the Utica Observer Dispatch’s recent Halloween Writing Contest.
Autumn is the daughter of John and Misty Townsend of Inlet, and a student in Mike Cunningham’s English class.
“Autumn is an outstanding creative writer, and we hope she will continue to compete,” said Cunningham.
Her story follows:
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Suzy was excited. Her parents were going to a Halloween party and for the first time they were letting her stay home alone to babysit her little brother.
She was half afraid they’d change their minds; she tried to look responsible as they put their coats on by the front door. She put her arm around her little brother’s shoulders.
“OK, Suzy,” her dad said. “Make sure Tommy goes to bed on time.”
“And don’t forget, if you need us, the Petersons’ number is by the phone,” her mom chimed in.
“But most importantly,” they said in unison, “whatever you do, DON’T OPEN THE DOOR FOR STRANGERS!”
“I will; I know; I won’t,” Suzie replied, waving to her parents as they walked to their car.
Suzy and Tommy went into the living room to watch TV. Just then, they heard it—a knock on the door.
“I’ll be right back Tommy. It’s probably mom or dad. They forgot their house key and they’ll probably want it if they want to be able to get in later,” Suzy said, walking towards the door.
“SUZY, NO!” Tommy hollered. “Mom and Dad said you aren’t supposed to open the door for strangers.” Continue reading
Many years ago we lived in a big old house at the edge of a small country village. It supposedly was one of the first in the village, a stately old federal style that lent itself to visions of the past.
From the records we researched from handwritten deeds in the County Offices, the house was built sometime in the late 1800’s.
Behind the house was a rather rickety old three-stall barn, which had been the livery stable for the big hotel that stood on Main Street.
The old hotel was long gone, but the iron rings were still in the barn where the horses we hitched after a long day of work. Continue reading
A variety of Halloween events, being hosted by local organizations, are scheduled to take place this weekend in Old Forge and Inlet, along with events at many local taverns, that will host parties with prize offerings for those in the best costumes.
For more information, check out the ads in this paper.
• Community members of all ages are invited to the Old Forge Library’s annual Halloween Costume Contest and Party on Friday, October 28 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded in both the adult and children’s costume categories.
There will be refreshments, craft projects, and photos of each participant will be taken. Craft making will round out this festive event. Continue reading
Community members of all ages are invited to the Old Forge Library’s annual Halloween Costume Contest and Party on Friday, October 28 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in both the adult and children’s costume categories. There will be refreshments, craft projects, and photos of each participant will be taken. craft making will round out this festive event. Community members of all ages are invited to come and join in the Halloween Fun!