Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 6:57:53 AM
Writer responds to concerns
To the editor:
Several people responded to my letter regarding the proposed Rail Trail from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake and on to Old Forge. Honest discussion based on facts is always good. I’d like to respond to some of their concerns and comments.
1. It would cause the Adirondack Scenic Railway to close.
Not So. THEARTA is advocating that the Rail Trail run to Old Forge and not any further. This means the Railroad could continue operation from Thendara south.
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Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 7:04:54 AM
Card of thanks
Thank you to everyone who consoled us through the loss of our father, Art Germer.
The phone calls, food, cards, flowers, well wishes, donations, and visits from all of you have made us realize just how much Art touched the lives of people in this community. It has also reminded us just how special being a part of this town is.
The stories that we were told for the first time, about our father, during this time have helped us greatly in our time of grief, especially the story of D ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:53:37 AM
A need for a
recreational trail
To the Editor:
I would like to respond to the letter written by Renita Smith that was posted in the Jan. 10, edition of your paper.
Although she appears to have the best interests of her community in mind, I believe she is quite uninformed about the intentions of the Adirondack Recreational Trail Advocates (ARTA) and the long-standing approved and accepted Unit Management Plan (UMP) for the Adirondack Rail Corridor.
First, there is no proposal by A ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 7:01:02 AM
Martha appreciates help after her fall
To the Old Forge Ambulance crew of Ron, Doug, Dylan, Hansen and Matt, thanks for all the concern and help when I fell down the stairs. To Town of Webb Police Officer Craig Burritt, thanks for checking on me.
Thanks to my Sharkey for calling 911 and being there and to my sisters Maryellen and Deb for being there always.
To live here is to be so lucky and be part of a great community.
Thanks,
Martha Denio
Community food pantry says thanks
On behalf ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:07:37 AM
Note to all sportsmen
To the editor,
Remember:. Romney, Gingrich, and Santorum are all anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment. All have supported gun control and abolishing our Second Amendment rights. Reject them all.
Don Sage,
Paradox
In response to rails
To the Editor:
In response to Doug Ralston’s, “Rail trail on the way?”; well maybe in someone else’s lifetime, but certainly not any time soon.
A few select people have been blowing a lot of hot air about ripping up the ra ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 10:28:14 AM
Holiday ball a success
The 2011 Holiday Ball was set in a tropical jungle. We had a massive vine covered tree, an erupting volcano, many wild animals and the ruins of a Mayan temple.
The freshmen Hunter and Huntress were Allyson Brosemer and Tyler McGough. The sophomore Warrior and Warrioress were Camry Liddle and Corey Down. The junior Shaman and Shamanette were Katie Connell and Ethan Kress. The senior Chief and Chieftess were Andrea Frey and Parker Clemans.
We would like to thank the followi ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 10:28:15 AM
The family of Brandon Beal would like to thank Mrs. Borwick, Mr. Gooley, and the teachers, administration and staff at the Town of Webb School for their support, prayers and generosity shown to their 5 year old son, Brandon, who attends kindergarten at the school. The family is preparing for his upcoming third open heart procedure, a Rastelli conduit valve replacement, which will be done on Jan. 11, in New York City at The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, also known as New York-Presb ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 12:08:26 PM
A heartfelt thank you
Thank you to everyone who has comforted us in some way after the tragic death of our precious grandson, Henry Caito and his grandmother, Theresa Caito. Please know how very much we appreciate all of you. Your caring concern continues to help us through this very difficult time.
In Henry’s memory, a scholarship fund has been established at Ausable Central School. Our hope is that he will continue to touch many lives, as he did in his short time with us.
Since many of ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 12:08:27 PM
Rail trail on the way?
To the editor:
Some exciting news is coming our way here in the southern Adirondacks.
A coalition has been formed in the Saranac-Placid region to turn the existing railroad right of way into a rail trail from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake with thoughts to extend it to Old Forge.
The coalition is asking all persons interested to join THEARTA.org. The possibilities of a 135 mile all purpose trail through the heart of the Adirondacks are endless. It will open up the back coun ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 12:08:10 PM
Lakeside Terrace sends it thanks
The tenants of Lakeside Terrace Apartments would like to thank the Old Forge 4-H Club, under the direction of Tammy and Ashley Andre, for decorating our atrium.
4-H Club members Helen and Karen Thornton, Kaitlyn Brigham and parent volunteers Anne and Tony Thornton, as well as community volunteers Kevin and Patricia Larrabee, shared the holiday spirit by spending their time and talents to make others happy.
“Horticulture and community service are two mai ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 12:08:11 PM
Writer warns of
‘Free trip to Florida’
To the editor:
Snodeo goers - Beware the phone call that you won a free Florida Vacation.
My wife received a call from a company that had a booth at Snodeo, “Free chance to win a free trip to Florida”. They said she won a free trip. My wife put the call on speaker phone, it was five days, four nights in Orlando, plus three days, two nights in Daytona Beach, a $2,000 package, but it wasn’t free. This was a boiler room operatio ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:28:19 AM
Christmas on Main Street committee thanks supporters
The Christmas On Main Street Committee, along with the Central Adirondack Association, would like to express their gratitude to all those who were involved in making this year’s event the largest to date.
So many visitors and locals alike had a great time and expressed their appreciation by the volume of people who came out to the various activities throughout the weekend. Enormous thanks to our major sponsors Communi ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 10:08:22 AM
Holiday bazaar a success
Old Forge chapter Beta Sigma Phi of the Xi Gamma Iota Sorority, held its Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, November 13, at View in Old Forge. The purpose of the bazaar is to give area not-for-profits and organizations an opportunity to raise money for their organizations through the sale of holiday gift items, raffles, and food items. In addition, the organizations are invited to submit items for an auction with all proceeds going back to the organizations. Thanks go to Bill Ra ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 10:08:25 AM
Saving Florela
To the editor:
It was the end of June when I was returning from my monthly trip to New York and waiting for my Amtrak train in Penn Station, which was filled with not only Amtrak passengers, but Long Island Railroad and New Jersey Transit commuters as well. While standing in the midst of throngs of people, I was approached by a terrified young woman who said she had traveled three days from Romania and needed to be sure she was at the right gate to get the train to Utica. I assu ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:28:58 AM
Thank you Old Forge for music presentation
We wish to thank Old Forge for the excellent presentation on Thanksgiving weekend at Point Park.
The Carillon by Cast in Bronze was one of the best performing arts programs we have seen in years, noting that the four ton, 23 bell instrument is the only one traveling in the country.
Thanks again for your efforts in the Christmas Season.
Jean and Joe Lazenby
White Lake and Whitesboro
Ladies Auxiliary thanks supporters of Turkey Party
The Eagle Bay Fi ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 10:08:47 AM
The cancellation of the Matthew Decker fifth annual benefit
The Decker family would like to apologize to all of those that donated and supported the Matthew Decker Benefit this year. Unfortunately, Bob Decker was rushed to Upstate Hospital in Syracuse, just days prior to when the benefit was to be held. Bob had to undergo emergency major surgery for a severe infection, which resulted in gall bladder removal. After eleven days in the hospital, Bob returned home for only eight hours, to re ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 10:08:50 AM
Masons collecting goods for flood victims
To the editor:
North Woods Masonic Lodge #849 of Old Forge will be collecting furniture and small appliances that will ultimately be distributed to those who have lost so much in the floods in and surrounding the Schoharie Valley area.
At this time clothing is not the priority except for specific winter type items such as coats, boots, hats, snow suits and especially snow season clothing for children.
Any such furniture, small appliances or winter clo ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 10:08:45 AM
A big thank you from breakfast organizers
The officers and members of Dewey Old Forge Chapter #449 and North Wood Lodge #849, wish to express their thanks to everyone who attended this years Columbus Day breakfast buffet at the North Woods Community Center.
We had another very successful event, thanks to all of our very capable volunteers, in every capacity. Many of our food suppliers were more than generous. We extend our special thanks to Lesa Parent, for being there when we needed her.
We lo ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 10:08:47 AM
Help lines available for victims of child abuse
To the editor
Though details of former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky’s arrest are still unfolding, the case has catapulted the topic of child sexual abuse into the national spotlight.
Sadly, the sexual abuse of children is not an anomaly. The YWCA has been providing crisis services to adult and child victims of sexual violence in Oneida and Herkimer Counties since the late 1970s. In 2010 alone, we worked with 277 child victims of sexual vi ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 10:28:27 AM
Remember
Who can remember
Who can recall
The day in November
We scaled the last wall
The day the war ended
The fighting suspended
Some 93 years ago?
Who can remember
The 11th hour
Of the 11th day
Of the 11th month
When the armistice was signed
And the “war to end all wars”
Came to an end?
So while many soldiers
Still lie in Flanders fields
Few folks remember
Why or when.
It’s time once more
To teach our children
That our freedom
Came with a cost
And if we d ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 10:08:23 AM
Louie says thanks
To the Boys’ Varsity Soccer team, the fans, the fire department, ball boys, and Travis Kiefer, thank you so much.
... To come back in the second half. I’m so proud of each and every one of you, and a special thanks to our bench support.
Now I’m going to sit down and relax my stomach for at least one day then get ready for Hamilton.
Thank you everyone,
Louie Ehrensbeck
BVS Coach
KYAC says thank you for the lock-in
On behalf of the Board of Directors ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:08:59 AM
A most sincere thank you
Dear Editor:
I am writing to you as a means of expressing a most sincere thank you to the entire Old Forge and Town of Webb Union Free School District community. Our boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer teams were thrilled to be invited to participate in the annual Columbus Day Holiday Soccer Tournament.
I wish to thank everyone with whom we met for fantastic hospitality, plus the friendly and respectful reception that our students and spectators received. It ma ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:09:03 AM
Deer in the headlines is not funny
To the editor
I was saddened and disappointed by the headline and caption accompanying the picture of the deer with Christmas lights wrapped around his antlers in the Oct. 11, issue of the Adirondack Express. Instead of showing concern for the well being of the deer, the newspaper poked fun at him. The callous headline and caption remind me that too many of us take nature for granted and see animals as entertainment rather than valuable beings that hold a spec ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 10:08:23 AM
The best care anywhere
To the editor:
The negative tone of the article “Future of health center is now being examined” by Chrissy Prichard has prompted me to write to you. As a long time resident of the Old Forge community, I wish to publicly express my deep appreciation and satisfaction with the Town of Webb Health Center/Professional Offices.
Since its inception in 1963 until our last family member visit on Oct. 11, we have always been treated promptly and courteously with care-f ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 10:08:35 AM
CAP-21 thanks people who helped with flower baskets
The Hanging Flower Basket Program was once again a great success this year! There were nearly 300 baskets planted, watered and hung in the Towns of Forestport and Webb as well as in the hamlets of Big Moose and Stillwater. CAP-21 would like to thank all those individuals and businesses who have recently donated: Barbara and Doug Criss, Marcia and David Barker, Miriam Kashiwa, Sarah and Paul Morin, Nancy Cannon, Peg and Doug Masters, View, Ace ...
