Monthly Archives: July 2013

Moose at Helldiver Pond mixes up feeding schedule

It’s been a very good week weatherwise with nice sunny days and cool nights for sleeping. We did have a couple gully washers over the weekend and I got caught in one of them.

I was doing the Loon Census on Saturday, July 20th. I started by biking into Upper Mitchell Pond where there was a single loon.

I walked over to the lower pond and found a pair. I got them talking to each other and there was a fine chorus at eight in the morning. _MG_3178

Five pink water lillies

Five pink water lillies

Three guys from New Jersey were camping there and sharing the mosquitoes that were out in full force.

From there I went into Beaver Lake on my bike and found a pair of loons and one chick before 9 a.m.

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LETTER: Parker Snead announces Forestport supervisor candidacy

An Open Letter to Town of Forestport Voters:

I am Parker Snead and I am running for Forestport Town Supervisor against incumbent Bill Hasenauer in a Republican primary on September 10th.

I believe I can be a good Town Supervisor. I am a good student, I tell the truth and I love our town. I have been president/ founder of Forestport Boat Company for 30 years.

I’m stubborn and persistent in pursuing issues I believe in, such as the Twin Bridges project. I want all of us to be informed on the issues so we can move forward together.

A well-informed electorate is an asset to our Town. I do not attest to know everything, and I am so thankful for the support I have received.

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Strand Theatre’s 90th Anniversary Celebration a grand fundraising affair

After months of planning, the Strand Theatre’s 90th Anniversary Gala came to life as scores of supporters gathered at the Forge Knoll in Old Forge to raise funds for the theater’s digital conversion project.

Gail Buchanan and Terry Olsen dress for the occasion at the Thursday's Strand Gala in Old Forge

Gail Buchanan and Terry Olsen dress for the occasion at the Thursday’s Strand Gala in Old Forge

Many came dressed in 1920s attire while others came as a favorite film star in homage to current Strand owners Bob Card and Helen Zyma—and all its previous owners—who have cared for the historic movie house the last nine decades.

The event, made possible through the efforts of CAP-21, the Central Adirondack Association, the Save Our Strand (SOS) Committee, and a team of volunteers, was held to help fill the gap of funds required for the Strand’s digital conversion.

Auctioneer Doc Foley

Auctioneer Doc Foley

Full conversion costs are estimated to be close to $300,000, with a goal of $150,000 targeted to be raised through local efforts.

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Classic Car Cruise-In: Inlet event set Saturday, July 27

The Inlet Historical Society will be hosting its inaugural classic car show, Adirondack Car Cruise-In, on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn next to the Woods Inn.

Classic car owners from near and far are expected to bring their vehicles for display, according to event organizer Leo Fadel.

Among the cars that will be showcased are a 1968 Corvette, a 1969 Corvelle, and a 1958 Chevy Impala convertible owned by historical society member Waddie Kalil.

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Governor’s Paddle Challenge spurs local tourism program

Governor Andrew Cuomo and his team of paddlers and a team led by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg faced off in a whitewater rafting race in Indian Lake on Monday, July 22, the second day of Cuomo’s inaugural “Adirondack Challenge.”

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Andrew Cuomo visited the Adirondacks last weekend to promote paddle challenge program

The Governor and his team beat the Bloomberg team by 18 seconds.

The Governor, along with other state and local officials, were drawn to the Hamilton County village to participate in two days of events showcasing the Adirondacks as a tourism destination.

“The Adirondack Challenge is designed to highlight all of what the Adirondack region has to offer to New Yorkers and visitors,” Governor Cuomo said.

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New fishing line recycling program begins park-wide

Gary Lee installs a line collection canister at the Fourth Lake Access to Alger Island

Gary Lee installs a line collection canister at the Fourth Lake Access to Alger Island

A fishing line recycling container was recently installed on the shore of Fulton Chain of Lakes to encourage the proper disposal of fishing line and hopefully save some Loons and other wildlife from injury or death.

It is located at the Fourth Lake Alger Island State Camp-ground Boat Launch.

The canister, installed by Gary Lee of Inlet, is the first in this area and part of the Fishing Line Recycling Program sponsored by Biodiversity Research Institute’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. Continue reading →

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Old Forge Library to present 2013 Ad’k Storytelling & Music Festival

Storyteller Bill Smith will again entertain at this weekend's Adirondack Storytelling & Music Festival in Old Forge.

Storyteller Bill Smith will again entertain at this weekend’s Adirondack Storytelling & Music Festival in Old Forge.

The Old Forge Library’s Adirondack Storytelling and Music Festival is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 21 from 12 to 2 p.m. under the tent on the Forge Motel Knoll.

Award-winning musicians Dan Berggren and Roy Hurd will be headlining the event along with popular Adirondack Storytellers Bill Smith and Jeannine Laverty.

Dan Berggren’s roots are firmly in the Adirondacks, where he was raised, but his music has branched out across many borders.

Hearing stories and songs from local friends and neighbors, he has developed a style that captures the spirit of the mountains.

Roy Hurd is one of the best-known singer/songwriters in the Adirondacks.  Continue reading →

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