Ace Truck guided by Melissa Hoffman and Joseph Townsend, whose sled won "Best of Show." Photos by Janet Ban Staalduinen
The Town of Inlet would like to say Thank You to all those who made the 10th Annual Frozen Fire & Lights a great success!
At Fern Park, donuts were enjoyed around the fire tended by “Inlet’s Newest Fulltime Resident – Forever!”
The sledding hill was a very popular spot, and the ski trails were enjoyed by many.
The Inlet Public Library had many visitors stop in for their book sale. The Inlet Youth Commission had a nice turnout for their Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop held at the Inlet Town Hall.
Sledders heading up hill. Photo by Dennis Hudson
Around 5:30 p.m. people started gathering around the huge bonfire at Arrowhead Park, where free hot cider, donuts and Zweigle’s hot dogs were served.
Promptly at 7 p.m. the wonderful display of fireworks by American Fireworks of Utica began. A spectacular display of colorful lights and explosions lit up the sky for the many spectators gathered around the bonfire and out on the lake.
Following the fireworks, some wandered over to Matt’s Draft House at Screamen Eagle for Wine & Chocolate Sampling.Thank you so much to Gregg Rudd for the wonderful snow sculpture in front of the town hall at Arrowhead Park. It was the subject of many photos over the weekend. And thank you to the Inlet Highway Department for piling the “fresh” snow for him to work with.
The 404th MP Sled
The Second Annual Cardboard Sled Race was a huge success with 32 entries this year! Awards were handed out to four sleds: M & J Ace Truck piloted by Melissa Hoffman and Joseph Townsend of Inlet won “Best in Show”; 404th MP piloted by Robby Hughes of West Sand Lake and Dylan, Mackenzie and Raigan LaPorte of Eagle Bay also took home “Best in Show”; Bobsled USA piloted by Collin Fitzgerald of Geneva took home the “Great Spirit” award; and QE2 piloted by Quinn Orsini of Schenectady took home the “Fastest” sled award.
Thank you to Dennis Hudson and James Carnell for manning the starting line at the top of the Fern Park sledding hill. Fun was had by all, and we will definitely do this again next year!
The S.S. Sloper with Ben Evans at the helm.
Thank you to the following for their contributions towards the fireworks: Central Adirondack Association, Burkhard Evans Insurance & Real Estate, Adirondack Images, Adirondack Reader, Adirondack Fairway B&B, Bear Up North Cottages, Big Moose Yamaha, BJ Queen Enterprises, The Boathouse Camp & Home.
George Brownsell, Tim & Jill Brownsell, Buzz Chew Racing, Channel House Barber Shop, The Cinnamon Bear B & B, Clark Energy, Clark’s Marina & Snowmobile Rentals, Construc-tion Effects, Brad Damon.
Deer Meadows Motel & Cottages, Bill & Lynn Faro, French Louie Adirondack Sports, D. Gerace, Attorney at Law, Drake’s Inn, Golden Acres, Eagle Bay Village.
Hard Times Café, Heroux Construction, Inlet Barnstormers Snowmobile Club, Inlet Depart-ment Store, Inlet Golf Club, Kalil & Kalil, PC, Kalil’s Grocery, Levi Lumber Company, Richard H. Lutz Building & Mechanical, Inc.
Marina Motel, Mike Marleau Builder, Nelson’s Lakefront Cottages, Northern Lights, Pedals & Petals, Peter’s Cottages, Raquette Lake Supply, Co., Red Dog Tavern.
Rocky Point Properties, Screamen Eagle Pizza, Jane Slack, Stiefvater’s Cottages, Scott & Penny Stuart, T’s EZ Mart, Tamarack Café & Movie House, The Tavern, Ted Payne’s Bus Service, The Wine Shop, The Woods Inn, and Zone 3.
Thank you to the following for their time spent attending bonfires and manning hospitality booths: Paul & Reggie Chambers, Connie Perry, Bill and Lynn Faro, Doug and Betty Hugelmaier, Barb and Dennis Thibado, and Eugene Melnyczuk.
Thank you to Mary’s White Pine Bakery for supplying hot dogs, donuts and cider, Dan’s Big M for supplying the buns, Dave Winslow for the tent, and Inlet Youth Commission for providing the grill.
Thank you to the Inlet Emergency Services for being on standby with the ambulance at the fireworks. Thank you to Mary Marleau and Sue Beck of the Inlet Youth Commission for hosting the Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop with help from Robin Murdock.
Thank you to American Fireworks for an awesome show! Thank you to the Town of Inlet and the Inlet Area Business Association for their support during this event.
And thank you all for your enthusiasm.
If we have missed anyone, forgive us. Thanks again for a wonderful weekend.
Inlet Area Business Assn.
