Daily Archives: July 18, 2013

Talkin’ Code with Andrew Getty

Fire procedure

Okay kids, what do you do when the fire alarm goes off?

At a very young age we [yes, we were kids too] are taught to leave the building, in a calm and orderly manner, when the fire alarm is activated.

This has been standard procedure since at least the 1960’s.

This may not include all of us in the “older” generation, but it certainly includes most of us.

All through school, from kindergarten through high school, there are mandated fire alarm and evacuation drills.

Some were scheduled; others were random; all mandated by the Department of Education.

In general the concept has never changed. The alarm goes off, everybody drops what they are doing then in a calm, orderly manner, leave the building.

Pretty simple concept. Get out and wait for the fire department. Continue reading →

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Inlet Public Library: More than 30 years old…and still growing

The Inlet Public Library has experienced a tremendous amount of growth since its beginnings over 30 years ago.

Established first as a reading room in 1982 with community donations and $500 from the Inlet Town Board, the Little Schoolhouse Library Reading Center, as it was called at the time, was housed in the former Inlet one room schoolhouse.

Karen Lee volunteered as the first librarian.

“Eventually the library outgrew the one room schoolhouse and following renovations, was moved into the old firehouse in 1998, the same year it was officially chartered,” said board member, Jean Bird.

The library continues to operate at the building which is leased from the Town of Inlet. Continue reading →

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Inlet/Eagle Bay community event raises funds for charitable causes

IMG_4975 IMG_4973 IMG_4960 IMG_4958 IMG_4970An event highlighting and celebrating businesses in the Inlet/Eagle Bay area was a huge success according to event organizer Jennifer Lamphear.

Visitors to the July 13th event won giveaways donated by over 45 local businesses and enjoyed a live remote broadcast by The Moose radio and music by singer/songwriter Andy Minnie.

Some of the prizes donated for the raffle included rounds of golf at Inlet Golf Club, and overnight stays at area hotels such as Nelson’s, Sunset Beach and Harvey’s Cottages and Marina Motel.

Fundraising events included a car wash, raffle and foods sales, all benefiting Inlet and Eagle Bay Fire Departments, Cousins that Care and Equine Rescue League of Cooperstown.

Lamphear said she was pleased with the turnout, adding that people were shocked at the prizes that were being given out.

In addition to what the charities raised themselves during the event, Lamphear said that over $1,000 was raised through food sales and raffles that will be divided among the three charities.

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Inlet’s Cousins That Care planning 5K Run/Walk for August 24th

The Cousins that Care are organizing their first 5k run/walk to raise funds for their charitable work giving to families in need, charities and scholarship.

The event will take place Saturday, August 24 and will begin and end at the Ole Barn restaurant on Limekiln Rd. in Inlet.

The 5k course is part trail and part paved road. It follows a snowmobile trail to Gilbert Rd., turns onto the South Shore, and links up with Route 28 to Limekiln Rd.

The fee for those registering by August 10 is $25, and $30 thereafter. Those who register by August 10 will be guaranteed an event t-shirt. Registration  is available at www.cousinsthatcare.com.

The race begins at 8 a.m. A post-event raffle and auction will begin at 9 a.m.

Donations of raffle and auction items are welcome. Anyone wishing to make a donation or help in any way can contact organization founder Melanie Levi at (315) 357-3216 or email thecousinsthatcare@yahoo.com.

Cousins that Care is a not-for-profit organization made up of seven cousins from Inlet ranging in age from eight to 14. Since 2009 they have raised over $28,000 for a number of causes.

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Herr-Story by Charles Herr

The Worst Guides… and The Worst Landowners

PART ONE

Before railroads and automobiles, travelers depended on the quality and skills of North Woods guides to show them the region’s natural beauty, to feed them and provide the best in hunting and fishing.

Often, guides were entrusted with taking ladies in the woods.

The guides, especially those not aligned with large hotels, depended on per diem fees for subsistence and quality reputations for honesty, dependability and woodcraft benefited all guides.

So when two guides brought dishonor to the profession, guides hoped people realized these two were the exception.

In 1901, a group including the largest Adirondack landowners formed the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks.

This group’s goals have been to preserve the health of the Park’s forests and inhabitants for present and future generations.

Its initial critics felt it formed to protect its members’ large preserves.

But its immediate opening of the membership to individuals helped bring about a broad base of support and today it is still a force benefiting the Park.

But two preserve owners brought unneeded bad press nationally upon the group.

Charles Parker. Continue reading →

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Winners named in 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show

Doc & Judy Foley with grandchildren Matthew & Hannah Palmer, took the opportunity to plug the upcoming Strand Theatre Anniversary Gala

Doc & Judy Foley with grandchildren Matthew & Hannah Palmer, took the opportunity to plug the upcoming Strand Theatre Anniversary Gala

Fifty-three boats were on display for the 23rd annual Antique & Classic Boat Show at the Old Forge waterfront on Saturday, July 13th.

Participants came from as far away as Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut as well as all over New York state and up and down the Fulton Chain.

IMG_4458********“Everyone who comes loves the boat show,” said event co-organizer Deke Morrison.

In addition to viewing the boats and meeting with their owners, visitors took free rides on Dunn’s Boat Service’s Chris Craft, Grace, and children were given rides on the Adironduck.

Awards represented a new variety of winners, according to Morrison, and were presented Saturday night in the following categories:

Historic class-The Hornick Family for “Echo,” a 1904 launch; Classic Runabout class-

Robert Bischoff III for “Bunny B II,” a 1954 Chris Craft; Classic Utility class-Bill and MaryAnne Ransom for “Moose Feathers,” a 1958 Chris Craft; Contemporary Classic class—“Doc” Foley for “Irish Eyes,” a 2004 Hacker Boat Co. runabout; Outboard class-Lisa Marshall and James Dean for “Little Woodie,” a 1951 Lyman; Land Display class-Andrew Getty for “Dippy,” a 1923 Disappearing Propeller Boat Co. rare boat. Continue reading →

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View offering weekly children’s art and pottery camps

Terra Montanye with pottery instructor Megan Crimmins

Terra Montanye with pottery instructor Megan Crimmins

IMG_0943View is offering weekly art and pottery camps throughout the summer for children ages five  to nine. Sign up is on-going and students can sign up for a single or multiple weeks.

Classes run Monday through Friday with art camp held from 10 a.m. to noon and pottery-handbuilding camp from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Pre-teens and teens can sign up for wheel thrown pottery camp Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

All classes currently have space available. Session IV runs from July 22 to 26, Session V from July 29 to August 2, Session VI from August 5 to August 9, Session VII from August 12 to 16, and Session VIII from August 19 to 23.

Fees vary and discounts are available for members or if you sign up for multiple weeks. For more information or to register, call View at (315) 369-6411.

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