Daily Archives: March 1, 2012

LifeNet airlifts injured sledder

Michael Caram, 51, of Castle Creek was injured in a snowmobile accident on the pipeline trail the morning of Tuesday, February 28, according to Town of Webb Police Chief John Russell.

Emergency crews ready patient for take-off at Old Forge Airport

Caram was heading north bound on the trail at a considerable rate of speed when he struck a hole causing him to be ejected from his snowmobile.

The accident was reported by a friend of Caram’s.

Caram was conscious when rescued by Old Forge Fire Department personnel. He was transported by ambulance to an awaiting LifeNet helicopter at the Old Forge airport before being airlifted to a hospital for treatment. The status of his injuries were unknown at press time.

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Town of Webb UFSD: Petitions available for aspiring board of education candidates

For those thinking this is the year to run for a seat on the Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education, now is the time to act, with three seats being up for election as follows.

• Candidate for a seat on the Board of Education… to complete Helen Estabrook’s term commencing after the annual meeting May 15, 2012 and expiring June 30, 2014.

• Candidate for a seat on the Board of Education… to complete Colin Clark’s term commencing after the annual meeting May 15, 2012 and expiring June 30, 2016.

• Candidate for the Board of Education seat currently held by Julie Zaykoski—a 5-year-term commencing July 1, 2012. Continue reading →

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Accidental Museums: Goodsell display features artifacts from Teich’s, The Farm Restaurant, and Strand Theatre

"Accidental museums" give birth to an accidental exhibit at the Town of Webb Historical Association's Goodsell Museum.

by Dir. Gail Murray, Town of Webb Historical Association

The Town of Webb Historical Association would like to announce a few changes to the displays at the Goodsell Museum, 2993 State Rt. 28 across from the Old Forge Post Office.

During the past few months, volunteer Deb Evans has been hard at work putting together two interesting exhibits for the Webb Room on the second floor.

As Deb searched for new ideas in the photo and business files maintained at the Historical Association, she was attracted to three businesses and the new display “Accidental Museums” was created.

Deb learned that as Frank Teich and his brother Reinhold; Frank Burnap and his family; and Bob Card and Helen Zyma were establishing their primary businesses of eateries and a movie house, they morphed their buildings into museums—displaying their collections for the education and enjoyment of their patrons. Continue reading →

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Talkin’ Code with Andrew Getty

Hard not to improve on old set-up when replacing septic system

Alternative Septic Design

Over the past five or so years, the use of Alternative Waste Water Design, sometimes referred to as Enhanced Design, has become more and more widespread.

Our environment demands better treatment of sewage.

Whether it is at the public sewer treatment plant or in our own back yard, proper treatment is critical.

And some of our yards are not very large, are on steep slopes, have lots of rocks, have poor soil conditions or are too close to the lake.

The most popular use of an alternative type of septic system has been for the replacement or expansion of old systems too close to a lake. Continue reading →

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The Schmid family…

The Schmid family… created this snow sculpture of a dragon on the lawn of their Thendara home, drawing their inspiration from the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Dad Hans, who was assisted by daughter, Ella, 8, and son Tayler, 13, said it took about three hours to create the sculpture. Courtesy photo

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Fire departments respond to January emergencies

by Jason Pallotta, Asst. Chief, Inlet Vol. Fire Dept

January turned out to be another busy month for local fire fighters and EMS crews. Though the month started off quietly, by the middle of the month things got pretty active.

On January 18th there was an accident on Trail 1 and the Old Forge Fire Department was called to extricate an injured woman from the woods using its rescue sled. She was ultimately transported to a Utica hospital by Old Forge ambulance.

The next day, Eagle Bay Fire Department personnel were called out for a snowmobile motor vehicle accident (MVA) on the Big Moose Road, however the accident actually occurred on the Uncas Road and the victim was transported by Inlet Ambulance to a Utica hospital.

At approximately midnight on January 20th, the Eagle Bay Fire Department was called to respond to an accident on Trail 5 where the victim was reportedly unresponsive.

Upon arrival at the scene emergency personnel found the patient to be responsive but suffering from serious injuries. The patient was transported by Inlet Ambulance to a Utica hospital assisted by an Advanced Life Support (ALS) crew.

The next day the Inlet Fire Department was called out for a motor vehicle accident on Seventh Lake. Due to the questionable ice conditions, the Inlet Department responded with its air boat. They were assisted by the Eagle Bay Fire Department. The victim was transported by Inlet ambulance to a Utica hospital.

A young male patient was transported by Old Forge Ambulance to a Utica hospital on January 22 following a motor vehicle accident (snowmobile) on Trail 5. The victim sustained serious chest trauma in the accident.

On Saturday morning , January 28, Old Forge Fire Department was called out for a structure fire at RPM Snowmobile Rentals on Route 28 in Thendera.

Upon arrival, Old Forge Chief Charles Bogardus reported a working fire and requested mutual aid from Otter Lake and Eagle Bay Fire Departments. Manpower from Inlet and Big Moose Fire Departments assisted at the scene.

To finish off the active month, Eagle Bay Fire Department was called out for another snowmobile MVA on Big Moose Road where responding units found an injured snowmobiler 30 feet down an embankment.

The male victim was extricated by Eagle Bay and Inlet Fire Fighters and transported to a Utica hospital by inlet Ambulance.

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Growing up Adirondack by Mitch Lee

Familiar scents of spring start emerging in March

Having grown up in the West Central Adirondacks, I had a firm understanding that the month of March was considered the middle of winter.

When I was a young boy, March was a special month for me.

I think what I loved most was the changing smell of the woods. With the longer days came more sunshine which warmed the woods.

Although there was still a few feet of snow on the ground and some nights temperatures dropped below zero,  a noticeable thaw was taking place.

My dog Mutt and I ventured out on those March days snooping around the woods and hills surrounding Limekiln Lake. Continue reading →

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