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Ann Capron wins GMC truck in Otter Lake Fire Dept. raffle

Ann Capron of Old Forge was the winner of a 2011 GMC pickup truck, the grand prize in the Otter Lake Fire Co. Inc.’s annual fundraising raffle. The raffle was conducted at the fire station on Sunday, September 4.

Second prize winner of $200 was Norb Bankert of Remsen; and third prize winner of $100 was Cornelius Cheerschap of West Milford, NJ and Otter Lake.

“On behalf of the Otter Lake Fire Company and Auxiliary, I would like to thank the many businesses and individuals for their continued support of our annual fundraiser,” said Fire Chief Daniel Abrial.

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Otter Lake Church celebrates 90th season on Sunday, Aug. 28

The Otter Lake Community Church is celebrating its 90th season of ministry on Sunday, August 28, the anniversary of its first service.

The historic Adirondack Carpenter-Gothic style church, was originally built in Hawkinsville in 1859 by German Lutherans and dedicated in 1861 as St. Trinitus Church.

Thirty years later in 1891, the building was abandoned and stood vacant until the spring of 1921 when Roscoe G. Norton, B. A. Capron and W.C. Schaufler secured the vacant building, then had it disassembled, board by board.

All of the boards were numbered before transporting them to the current site in 1921, where the church was rebuilt, said Carole Gehrig, Trustee and Committee Chair, who is the great granddaughter of W. C. Schaufler.

It was erected on its present site, on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Norton in 1921.

The original seven trustees, under the chairmanship of Mr. Norton, voted to call the property Continue reading →

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Father Sean at St. Mary of the Snows in Otter Lake

St. Mary of the Snows to celebrate 90 years

Historic Otter Lake Church to hold special Mass this Sunday, August 14.

Father Sean at St. Mary of the Snows in Otter Lake

St. Mary of the Snows in Otter Lake will celebrate its 90th Anniversary during the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 14.

According to the Catholic Sun church bulletin, dated July 7, 1921, St. Mary of the Snows in Otter Lake was the “First Mountain Church of the Syracuse Diocese,” to be erected by summer residents. On July 16, of that year it was dedicated in a solemn ceremony.

The familiar St. Christopher statue that stands in front of St. Mary's Church

In 2007, realizing that the church was in bad need of repair after the long hard winters had taken their toll, a group of year-round and summer residents began planning for renovations.

With donations and volunteer help with restorations, and the repairs made by the Community Service Group of Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, who painted the church interior, the foundation, replaced the ceiling and the belfry, the church is now beautifully restored and ready to celebrate its special Anniversary.

The St. Mary's Altar

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Buehlers Welcome Brock Andrew

Buehlers welcome Brock Andrew

Andy and Luanne Buehler of Otter Lake have announced the birth of their son Brock Andrew, born May 25, 2011 at Lewis County General Hospital.

He weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Ed and Kathy White of Farmington, NY; and Don and Pat Buehler of Otter Lake.

 

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Local veterinarian: Cases of Lyme Disease on rise in North Country by Dr. Charles Allen Otter Lake Veterinary Clinic

As most people in the North Country are quickly learning, Lyme disease is now a concern for dogs and people who venture outdoors in our area.

Fifteen years ago, the only cases of Lyme disease came from outside our area. New England, the Hudson River Valley, New Jersey and Pennsylvania were hot spots and remain so.

We have now joined these areas as we have diagnosed approximately 300 cases at our three clinics in the last 10 years.

Since we have started vaccinating for Lyme (and more people have chosen to do so), we are seeing fewer new cases.

Prevention of Lyme disease is accomplished by vaccination, quick tick removal and tick prevention with various products such as Frontline. Continue reading →

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