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Stephanie Randall announces write-in candidacy for remainder term

My name is Stephanie (Graham) Randall and I would like to be considered to fill the remainder of a vacant seat on the Town of Webb School Board for the term May 20, 2014 – June 30, 2018. Stephanie Randall_REVISED PIC

I am a lifelong seasonal resident, with strong family ties in Old Forge and have been a full time resident for the past four years. I have spent summers in Old Forge from birth, where I made many friends.

As soon as I was old enough to work, I had employment in several local businesses, including Howard Johnson’s, The Enchanted Forest, The Big Moose Inn, and many years at The Old Mill Restaurant. I also have worked as a lifeguard at the TOW Beach and I have acted for several dinner theater plays for the Adirondack Mountain Theater Company.  Continue reading →

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Clay Luce seeking school board seat

Dear Administrator,

I would like to be considered for the remainder of the term of May 20, 2014 – June 30, 2018 of the vacant seat on the Town of Webb School Board.

Clay Luce

Clay Luce

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An open letter to rail corridor communities Rails-to-Trails: Conservancy’s mission highjacked by rail opponents

To the Editor:

Following is the text of a letter directed to the Honorable Patrick Toomey; 248 Russell Senate Office Building; Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Toomey:

Since you are a member of the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development, I am writing to make you aware of a situation that is ongoing in the Adirondack region of New York state, where environmental activists have teamed up with the Rail Trail Conservancy to advocate removal of an active rail line from Old Forge to Lake Placid.

This is not in alignment with the mission and purpose of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, which receives operational funding from government grants and private donations.

Historically, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has been instrumental in preserving railroad corridors for future generations and transportation needs.  Continue reading →

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Testing though necessary, doesn’t tell whole story of students

Students and parents,

As spring begins to come into our minds and the joys of summer ahead, we are tasked with the NYS ELA and Math assessments each April.

This is a required mandate in the educational process as we take time to find out what we know and what we do not know.

We try to use these results to improve our school each year and help to teach each of you the things that you will need to learn to be successful in life. Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Inlet Property Owners

To Inlet Property Owners:

This is to notify all property owners that the Town of Inlet will be starting the 16-week  Black Fly Control Program for the 2014 season which runs approximately from March 15 through July 31, 2014.

A non-chemical product (Vectobac-12AS) will be administered to all fast-flowing streams in an 18 square mile radius of the Town of Inlet during this time period.

If you have any questions regarding this, please call Supervisor John Frey at (315) 357-2204 or 357-5771.

Patty Wittmeyer, Inlet Town Clerk

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Dine out and help the Inlet Library!

The Inlet Library is renovating and upgrading! Please support our efforts with your attendance at a Donation Dinner at Billy’s Restaurant on Thursday, March 20th. Thanks to Billy and all who attend, as a portion of the proceeds received that evening will directly benefit the Inlet Library.

Carolyn O’Hara, Inlet

Inlet Library Board

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Enjoy an opportunity to support the Eagle Bay Volunteer Hose Company

An open Letter to the Community:

Billy’s Italian-American Restaurant, located behind Walt’s Diner on Rte. 28 in Old Forge is the place to be on Thursday, March 13, 2014.

Once again, the Eagle Bay Volunteer Hose Co. Inc. is pleased to announce that Billy’s Italian-American Restaurant will be holding a Charity Benefit for the Eagle Bay Fire Department and will donate 20% of ALL SALES, including take-outs, for that evening to our fire department.  Continue reading →

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