Daily Archives: March 6, 2014

Eagle Bay Fire Auxiliary to host Cabin Fever Party, March 15

The Eagle Bay Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary invites all to its annual Cabin Fever Party on Saturday, March 15 from 5:30 p.m. at the fire hall on Route 28.

The auxiliary will provide a cold cut tray, condiments and beverages, and all guest are asked to bring a dish to pass. A 50/50 Cash Bash drawing will be held during the festivities.

“This is a great opportunity for everyone who has had enough of snow, ice, plowing and shoveling to get out of the house and visit with neighbors and friends,” said Ellie Stanton, co-organizer of the event.

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Inlet Crock Party event to benefit Food Pantries

All are welcome to attend a Crock Pot Party at the Inlet Town Hall on Saturday, March 8 at noon that will benefit the local food pantries.

Attendees are asked to bring a large pot or crockpot full of their favorite homemade soup to share and a $10 donation which will be directed to the food pantries.

As an option to soup, you can bring bread, crackers, or beverages. Coffee, tea, soda, bowls, spoons, some bread and crackers will be provided.

In addition, containers will be available for purchase at 50 cents each for those interested in taking soup home with them.

These funds will also be directed to the food pantries.

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Town of Inlet: Vintage Snow Sleds to race on Fourth Lake, March 9th

Paul Chambers of Inlet has worked with the Northern New York Vintage Snow Sled Racers to bring a race to Fourth Lake on Sunday, March 9.

The races will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of the Woods Inn in Inlet and spectators are welcome.138gl

Parking and admission are free of charge. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site by the Inlet Area Business Association (IABA) and the Woods Inn.

More information is available by calling the Inlet Information Office at (315) 357-5501 or info@inletny.com.

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View: New exhibits opening March 15th

Three new exhibits showcasing pottery, watercolors and ceramic sculptures will open with a reception at View on Saturday, March 15th.

The pottery exhibit, Adirondack Rockware, which will be on view in the Henry M. Kashiwa Gallery, features the work of Peter Shrope. The glazes for his pottery are made from crushed Adirondack rock.

A watercolor exhibit by Bob Ripley, Over and Under: Adirondack Perspectives, will be displayed in the Foley Gallery.  Continue reading →

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LaPortes named 2014 Champions of Cardboard Sled Racing Circuit

The 2014 Adirondack Cardboard Sled Racing Circuit came to a close on Sunday, March 1 at Oak Mountain with the LaPorte family of Eagle Bay garnering first place and championship status.

Dylan, Raigan and Mackenzie LaPorte display their winning trophy

Dylan, Raigan and Mackenzie LaPorte display their winning trophy

IMG_2063The LaPortes participated in all five of the circuit competitions and accumulated a total of 185 points to take the title.

Prior to the finale, races were held in Long Lake, Indian Lake, Old Forge, and Inlet. Continue reading →

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APA seeks public comment on invasive plant management proposal

The Adirondack Park Agency ( APA ) is seeking public comment on proposed general permit 2014-G1 entitled “Management of Terrestrial Invasive Plant Species In or Within 100 Feet of Wetlands in the Adirondack Park.”

The draft general permit updates and replaces existing practices allowed under General Permit P2003G-1R.

The draft general permit would expedite APA approval for qualifying activities.  Continue reading →

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Education: Assembly Majority shuns opportunity to fix Common Core

Education reform for our kids represents a true test of courage for legislators, and the Assembly Majority failed miserably on March 5th.

The Assembly Majority has denied students and parents immediate relief from another round of disastrous Common Core tests in April.

Instead of fixing a broken program that has hurt New York’s children and families, they have added more pain to an issue that still remains unresolved.

This was our last chance before April to put a moratorium on the Common Core problem.  Continue reading →

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