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Friends of Old Forge Library announce 2015 BASH prize winners

The Friends of Old Forge Library wish to extend our thanks to all who participated in our annual fundraiser “The Library BASH.” We were amazed at the wonderful selection of donations to our raffle from artists, craftspersons, and businesses.

The following is a list of the lucky winners: Continue reading

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Friends of the Old Forge Library thankful for great Bash support

The Friends of the Old Forge Library wish to thank all those who made our annual fundraiser, The Library BASH—celebrating 100 years of the Old Forge Library—a success.IMG_5339******

To those who donated food, volunteers who sold tickets, worked the tables, and admission…we couldn’t do it without you. Continue reading

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Old Forge Library readies Sunday Bash

Anne and John Moore check out auction items on display for Sunday’s Old Forge Library Bash. Photo by Gina Greco

Anne and John Moore check out auction items on display for Sunday’s Old Forge Library Bash. Photo by Gina Greco

Raffle items for the Friends of the Old Forge Library’s annual Library Bash, are currently on display at the library. Tickets for the annual fundraiser, which will be held Sunday, August 10 from 4 to 6 p.m., are $15 and can be purchased during regular library hours.

The Bash will also feature finger foods, beverages, door prizes and a commemorative gift.

More information is available by calling the Old Forge Library at (315) 369-6008.

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Friends of Old Forge Library ready Bash Fundraiser for Aug. 10

Raffle items for the Friends of the Old Forge Library’s annual Library Bash are currently on display at the library. Tickets for the annual fundraiser, which will be held Sunday, August 10 from 4 to 6 p.m., are $15 and can be purchased during regular library hours.

Among the prize items and their donors are: Painting “Moose River Rapids” by Louise Watson; Signed “Eighth Army Air Force Series” by author Cheryl Pula; Children’s Books by The Friends of Old Forge Library; Painting in rustic frame made by Cheryl McCarley. Continue reading

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‘The Friends’ award prizes at annual Library Bash

The Old Forge Library Bash annual fundraiser, held Sunday, August 14, drew close to 90 people who enjoyed a variety of hors d’oeuvres and wines that were available for tasting.

Joni Dyer was one of the prize winners at the Friends of the Old Forge Library's annual Library Bash held last weekend in the library

The event was organized and hosted by the Friends of the Library.

“A lot of folks showed up and we were very pleased,” said Hazel Dellavia, President of the Friends of the Library.

Stephanie Ryan, Bea Foley, and Gary Lee


The following were winners of the Library Bash Raffle:

Nancy Schoeberlein, Old Forge – Eagle on My Pond Photo by Gary Lee;

Courtney of Hamburg, NY – Adirondack Detective Series by John Briant;

The Posts of New Jersey – Decoupage Maple Sap Bucket by Linda Marcy;

Olga Adams, Auburn – Birch Bark Mirror made by Maureen Van Slyke; Connie Scalso, Clifton, VA – Movie Passes to the Strand for two with popcorn and beverage.

Marcy Rose, right, picks up her door prize from Hazel Deliavia of the Friends of the Old Forge Library, which presents the Library Bash annually

Jan O’Connor, Old Forge – Basket of Adirondack Books donated by Old Forge Hardware; Jim Kraus, E. Syracuse – Greens Fees and Golf Cart for two to the Thendara Golf Club and five pairs of Hand Crafted Earrings by Suzanne Firsching.

Linda Jackson, N. Syracuse -the Child’s Quilt by Claire Oehler;

Bill and Joan Palmer, Whitesboro – the Quilted Table Runner by Pointed Pine Quilters;

Ted Riehle, Old Forge -the $25 gift certificate to Gallery 3040 and Curly Maple Box; Fran Potts, Liverpool – Bob Zimmerman’s carved Chickadee; Linda Keener, Big Moose – Handmade Purse by Sharon Petrides.

Carol Warner, Utica – Adirondack watercolor poster donated by VIEW; Carol Eichel-berger, Webster – Art Quilt wall hanging by Sue Monaghan; Aileen Townsend, Old Forge – the Girl Reading with Kitten Sculpture by Joni Dyer.

Carol Eichelberger won a handmade quilt.

Gary Lee poses with a centerpiece

Bonnie Petty, Thendara – handwoven table runner by Margo Boylan; Linda Marcy, Boonville and Jeremy Dreja, Old Forge – 2 sets of Passes to the Enchanted Forest/Water Safari; Barb Hart, Old Forge – The Photo of Lake Durant; Karen Russell, Old Forge – the Children’s Books and Things donated by the Friends of Old Forge Library; Francine Mudge, Thendara – the handwoven Scarf by Mary Anne Ransom; Gabrielle Oudemool, Zaugy, SC – Three Hour Canoe Tour for two. Linda Martin, Big Moose – Freshwater Pearl Necklace and Earrings handcrafted by Pete Ferris; Michala Marlow, Old Forge – Children’s Wooden Toy donated by Danielle Hoepfl.

The big winner of the day was Joni Dyer of Eagle Bay who took home the hand-crocheted Throw by Louisette Lecours, the Hand Painted Wooden Bowls by fellow artist Linda Marcy, and the gift certificate to Sister’s Bistro.

There were additional winners of door prizes.

William Mudge won “Pick the Most Expensive Wine Contest.”

Steven Wick of Old Forge won “Guess the Number of Corks in the Jar Contest”. His guess of 427 was the closest to the 441 corks in the jar.

Gary Lee of Inlet took home the Floral Centerpiece with the Dragonfly Scarf from Mountain Greenery as the last door prize of the day.

Raffle winners who were not present may pick up their prizes at the Old Forge Library during regular library hours or call the library at (315) 369-6008 to arrange for pick-up.

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