HEADLINES ~ September 20, 2006
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Second Anniversary of Trenton Falls Scenic Trail Opening
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27th Annual Remsen Barn Festival This Weekend
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ACS High School Open House
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AARP Dinner and Meeting
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Erin Hamlin Finishes 7th in International Luge Championship
ON THE FRONT PAGE ~ Sept. 20, 2006
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September
12 Primary Results
Absentee Ballots to Decide Koziol/Murad Race
Boonville Police Chief James D. Galler, after voting in the Primary
on September 12. (Photo by Cathy Podkowka)
POW-MIA
CEREMONY
Due to inclement weather on Saturday, September 16, the planned
ceremony to remember all area POW-MIAs (prisoners of war/missing in
action) was held at the Boonville VFW Post rather than Erwin Park.
Many Veterans and Auxiliary members were present to assist with the
annual Department of New York VFW and Auxiliary POW-MIA Recognition
Day Ceremony. Sally A. Gagnon, Department of New York Senior Vice
President, welcomed everyone, followed by the invocation by Chaplain
Joseph Feller of the Boonville Baptist Church. After the
introduction of honored guests, Mark Shoemaker, former Commander of
Boonville VFW Post #5538, conducted the POW-MIA Remembrance
Table/Ceremony. Shoemaker called attention to a small table covered
with a white tablecloth, and explained the significance of the items
that were on the table. This was followed with a tribute to all
POW-MIAs in District 4, from all conflicts, by tolling the bell as
each name was read. After the benediction by Chaplain Feller, 124
balloons and messages were released honoring all area POW-MIAs.
Releasing the balloons, in photo above, are from left: In front,
Kariena and Kiersten Armstrong. In back, Auxiliary Chaplain Marilyn
Lahah; Sherry Leard; District #4 Auxiliary President Cherie Coe;
State Auxiliary President Martha Ferenn; USA Sgt. Henry Jasek; Betty
LaQuay; USMC Sgt. Shane Lisowski; State Auxiliary Treasurer Marianne
McLane; USAF M/Sgt. Stacy Armstrong, State Auxiliary Senior Vice
President Sally Gagnon; and Auxiliary News Editor Phyllis Roseboom.
(Photo by Betty Haig)
M.
PAUL KEESLER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
A section of Route 28 from the north end of Middleville to Route 12
in Barneveld is now officially named the M. Paul Keesler Memorial
Highway. The dedication ceremony and unveiling of the Middleville
sign was held on Tuesday, September 12. Keesler, who passed away in
July 2005, was a well-known author. His long career as a writer
began in 1966 with a magazine article about fishing and canoeing on
West Canada Creek, where he had lived. He also wrote a book about
the creek, “Kuyahoora - Discovering West Canada Valley,” which
included several photos, illustrations, and maps about the history
of the area and its many recreational opportunities. Assemblyman
Dave Townsend was the sponsor of the bill naming the highway for
Keesler, with Marc Buttler and Roanne Destito among the co-sponsors
in the Assembly. Ray Meier sponsored the Senate effort. Among those
attending Tuesday’s dedication were Butler, Paul’s widow Gert, his
daughter Bridget Keesler, friends of the family, and members of the
Adirondack Foothills Rotary Club, which Keesler was a member.
Pictured from left: In front, Rotary members Ruth Kuchler, Rita
Scott, Gert Keesler, and Fred Perkins. In back, Sue Secor, Dick
Abbot, Giff Miller, Joan Barnhart, and Jack Scott. (Submitted
Photo)
CREAM
CHEESE FESTIVAL
Thousands of people attended the Second Annual Cream Cheese Festival
on Saturday, September 16, in Lowville, home of Kraft Foods, the
largest cream cheese producing plant in the world. During the event,
the world’s largest cheesecake was unveiled in a special ceremony,
with slices available for attendees. Additionally, free samples of
the Philadelphia brand cream cheese was handed out by Kraft
employees. The day’s activities also included live music, along with
various contests, and raffles. Over 35 vendors participated in this
celebration with food and crafts, and a children’s discovery park
was also a big attraction. The event was a great success, said Linda
Allen, Cream Cheese Festival committee chairperson. “Thanks to all
the media, volunteers, law enforcement, traffic control, the
businesses, and all who attended to make the Second Annual Cream
Cheese Festival a huge success,” Allen said. (Submitted Photo)