The Red Hat ladies will be holding their annual Christmas luncheon at the Ole Barn Restaurant in Inlet at noon on Tuesday, December 17. All are asked to bring a small gift to exchange.
To make a reservation or for more information call Pat Murdock at (315) 357-2832.
The Eagle Bay Tree Lighting ceremony will take place at the new Welcome Center at the corner of Route 28 and Big Moose Rd. on Saturday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Christmas caroling around the community Christmas tree will be followed by the tree lighting. Once the tree is lit, all are invited to enjoy refreshments and bring a dish to pass for a pot luck supper at the Eagle Bay Fire Hall.
Richard Paul Ell’s name apeared incorrectly in an obituary of page 7 in the November 21 issue of The Weekly Adirondack. Our apologies for this mistake.
The Adirondack Christmas on Main Street event in Old Forge and Inlet over the weekend of November 29, 30 and December 1 drew hundreds of folks to the area for a variety of activities that were enjoyed by family members of all ages.
Mrs. Claus greets cousins Terra and Gabrielle Montanye on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad train.
Old Forge featured horse drawn wagon rides, stops at Candy Land, visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus and reindeer, tree lightings, and opportunities for unique shopping experiences.
Inlet provided a Candy Cane Hunt for kids, a viewing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, a Noah’s Ark Workshop, a best holiday pie contest, pet photos with Santa, wine and chocolate tasting, caroling and the tree lighting.
Salvation Army kettles and bell ringers will continue to be set up at Walt’s Diner and Souvenir Village during this weekend’s Adirondack Christmas on Main Street event.
The project was coordinated by Bill Ransom, past president of the Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks, who recruited Kiwanis, Key Club and Knights of Columbus volunteers to ring the bells throughout the two weekends of the event. Last year’s effort raised over $1,200.
“Kiwanis and our local community is pleased with the generous contributions of the many visitors, tourists and local citizens to the Salvation Army. The funds raised will be used in the Central Adirondack area during the holiday season to assist families in need,” Ransom said.
By: Roy Crego
October marked the 100th anniversary of a tragic event at Little Moose Lake. On October 20, 1913, a hunting accident took the life of Frank M. Holmes, a popular Adirondack guide.
The accident took place on the Adirondack League Club preserve at the private camp of Eugene H. DeBronkart, a 24-year-old businessman from Chicago.
The camp was located in the East Bay of Little Moose on Lot 51.
DeBronkart and the veteran guide Holmes, age 40, were making preparations on the front porch for a deer hunt at 8 a.m.
DeBronkart loaded his rifle and thought the weapon was half-cocked, but it slipped to full cock and discharged. Holmes was struck in the side. Continue reading
Eleanor L. Hansen 90, of Eagle Bay passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Utica surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on September 9, 1923 in Chadwicks, NY a daughter of the late Lawrence and Jennie (Mahar) Lowell. On February 16, 1946 in Cassville, NY she was united in marriage to Robert L. Hansen a blessed union of over 54 years filled with much love and mutual devotion. Mr. Hansen died on May 1, 2000.
Eleanor was employed at one time with the Cassville Post Office and later until her retirement she was employed with Eagle Bay Service Car Dealership in Eagle Bay. Continue reading