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Ernie Williams celebrated the 4th of July in 2011 in Long Lake, NY. A tribute to the spirit of America and Blues Music. His genuine love of music and his fans was palpable. He set up shop outside the back of his van and signed autographs at the Long Lake Town Beach before his performance.
He celebrated life, love, music and the American dream. Much love to his family, friends and fans. We will miss him.
From the AP Times Union. Legendary blues musician Ernie Williams, who recently celebrated his 87th birthday, died Wednesday after suffering a massive heart attack, according to Cohoes Mayor John McDonald III.
Williams, a Cohoes resident, was a fixture on the local music scene. He earned a dedicated following through his performances with The Ernie Williams Band, formerly known as the Wildcats.
From 1991 to 2001, Mark Emanatian played lead guitar with Williams’ band, touring the U.S. and Canada.
Emanatian recalled how serious Williams was about music and spoke of the times they played multiple gigs in one day.
But Williams was a staunch believer in giving back to the community through programs a Ernie Williams celebrated the 4th of July in 2011 in Long Lake, NY. A tribute to the spirit of America and Blues Music. His genuine love of music and his fans was palpable. He set up shop outside the back of his van and signed autographs at the Long Lake Town Beach before his performance.
He celebrated life, love, music and the American dream. Much love to his family, friends and fans. We will miss him.
From the AP Times Union. Legendary blues musician Ernie Williams, who recently celebrated his 87th birthday, died Wednesday after suffering a massive heart attack, according to Cohoes Mayor John McDonald III.
Williams, a Cohoes resident, was a fixture on the local music scene. He earned a dedicated following through his performances with The Ernie Williams Band, formerly known as the Wildcats.
From 1991 to 2001, Mark Emanatian played lead guitar with Williams’ band, touring the U.S. and Canada.
Emanatian recalled how serious Williams was about music and spoke of the times they played multiple gigs in one day.
But Williams was a staunch believer in giving back to the community through programs a ... Read more
The Long Lake 4th of July Celebration Weekend was fun-filled with something for everyone as the streets of Long Lake and Raquette Lake overflowed with visitors for the Long Lake 1981 class reunion, a boat parade, live music in Raquette Lake featuring “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” a strawberry shortcake sale to benefit the Raquette Lake Fire Department and a strawberry shortcake sale in Long Lake to benefit the local boy scout troop. So much to see and do, it was hard not to get swept up in the energy of the weekend events.
The traditional “Games of All Ages” were held on the Long Lake Ball Field on July 4th with over 192 participants enjoying a treasure hunt, sack races, hula hoop races and the venerable Egg Toss. Winners of the Egg Toss were Christine LaRoque and her son William.
The Long Lake Bed Races kicked off at 5pm on the Long Lake Town Bridge with four beds. Teams included, The Cellar Restaurant and Pub as Smurfs,The Cellar Crew Races down route 30
Wallace Contracting with a patriotic theme, Sam Keller’s Baby Crib on wheels, and the Adirondack Hotel adorned with a stuffed bear.
The New Yo The Long Lake 4th of July Celebration Weekend was fun-filled with something for everyone as the streets of Long Lake and Raquette Lake overflowed with visitors for the Long Lake 1981 class reunion, a boat parade, live music in Raquette Lake featuring “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” a strawberry shortcake sale to benefit the Raquette Lake Fire Department and a strawberry shortcake sale in Long Lake to benefit the local boy scout troop. So much to see and do, it was hard not to get swept up in the energy of the weekend events.
The traditional “Games of All Ages” were held on the Long Lake Ball Field on July 4th with over 192 participants enjoying a treasure hunt, sack races, hula hoop races and the venerable Egg Toss. Winners of the Egg Toss were Christine LaRoque and her son William.
The Long Lake Bed Races kicked off at 5pm on the Long Lake Town Bridge with four beds. Teams included, The Cellar Restaurant and Pub as Smurfs,The Cellar Crew Races down route 30
Wallace Contracting with a patriotic theme, Sam Keller’s Baby Crib on wheels, and the Adirondack Hotel adorned with a stuffed bear.
The New Yo ... Read more
SATURDAY
Boat Parade Float Contest
4:30pm: Boats meet at the State Boat Launch on Dock Rd.
5pm: Parade to the Long Lake Town Beach
Dress-up your boat! We’ll take ANY boat–pontoon, motor boat, canoe, kayak, sail boat, inflatable raft, as long as it floats! You can get fancy (ala the Raquette Lake Loon Pontoon) or simple (stick a few American flags in your boat and hit the water!)–just join the parade whatever you got! Meet at the state boat launch on Dock Rd. at 4:30pm. We’ll then parade past the beach, through the bridge, loop around near the spillway and come back to the beach for the awards ceremony! Prizes for 1st-3rd overall, wackiest and most Long Lakey.
SUNDAY
The Yod Squad Performs on the W.W. Durant in Raquette Lake
9:30pm
Get your friends and family together and drive on over the RL for a moonlight cruise on the W.W. Durant and a concert by local band, The Yod Squad! Tickets are $7, which includes your chance to win a dinner cruise! Visit http://www.raquettelakenavigation.com/cruisesMOONLIGHT for more info!
MONDAY: THE FOURTH!
Games on the Ball Field
10am
Treasure Hunt f SATURDAY
Boat Parade Float Contest
4:30pm: Boats meet at the State Boat Launch on Dock Rd.
5pm: Parade to the Long Lake Town Beach
Dress-up your boat! We’ll take ANY boat–pontoon, motor boat, canoe, kayak, sail boat, inflatable raft, as long as it floats! You can get fancy (ala the Raquette Lake Loon Pontoon) or simple (stick a few American flags in your boat and hit the water!)–just join the parade whatever you got! Meet at the state boat launch on Dock Rd. at 4:30pm. We’ll then parade past the beach, through the bridge, loop around near the spillway and come back to the beach for the awards ceremony! Prizes for 1st-3rd overall, wackiest and most Long Lakey.
SUNDAY
The Yod Squad Performs on the W.W. Durant in Raquette Lake
9:30pm
Get your friends and family together and drive on over the RL for a moonlight cruise on the W.W. Durant and a concert by local band, The Yod Squad! Tickets are $7, which includes your chance to win a dinner cruise! Visit http://www.raquettelakenavigation.com/cruisesMOONLIGHT for more info!
MONDAY: THE FOURTH!
Games on the Ball Field
10am
Treasure Hunt f ... Read more
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Overall Race Winners Wallace Contracting/Fire Department
The Cellar Crew Runs Away Prom Dresses!
Fierce Competition between Parks & Rec and Hoss's
Big Crowd Watches with Wonder
Overall Race Winners Wallace Contracting/Fire Department
The Cellar Crew Runs Away Prom Dresses!
Fierce Competition between Parks & Rec and Hoss's
Big Crowd Watches with Wonder
... Read more
Great Day Had by all in Long Lake, NY, July 4, 2010.
The Bed Races kicked off at 6pm on School Street. The DOT may have denied us for safety reasons and lack of detours, but the Hamilton County Sheriff and New York State Troopers were on hand to put their stamp of approval on the festivities. The Long Lake Rescue Squad pulled in with the ambulance and we were off to the races.
Eight teams gathered in the school parking lot.
The Rayome Family Entered with “Rayome University” Rumor has it a bed was snatched up at the dump and created and planned by the Rayome Crew.
The bed didn’t quite make it past the finish line.
Cellar Crew Faces Norsing Around
The Cellar Crew prevailed in that heat.
Hoss's vs. LL Parks & Rec / Water Department
Winners of the Event
First Place: Wallace Contracting / Fire Department
Wallace Contracting Fire Department
Winners of the Long Lake Bed Races
Second Place: The Black Flies
Third Place: The Cellar Crew (they had fantastic dresses!)
The Cellar Crew Struts Their Stuff
Best in Show: The Black Flies
Great Day Had by all in Long Lake, NY, July 4, 2010.
The Bed Races kicked off at 6pm on School Street. The DOT may have denied us for safety reasons and lack of detours, but the Hamilton County Sheriff and New York State Troopers were on hand to put their stamp of approval on the festivities. The Long Lake Rescue Squad pulled in with the ambulance and we were off to the races.
Eight teams gathered in the school parking lot.
The Rayome Family Entered with “Rayome University” Rumor has it a bed was snatched up at the dump and created and planned by the Rayome Crew.
The bed didn’t quite make it past the finish line.
Cellar Crew Faces Norsing Around
The Cellar Crew prevailed in that heat.
Hoss's vs. LL Parks & Rec / Water Department
Winners of the Event
First Place: Wallace Contracting / Fire Department
Wallace Contracting Fire Department
Winners of the Long Lake Bed Races
Second Place: The Black Flies
Third Place: The Cellar Crew (they had fantastic dresses!)
The Cellar Crew Struts Their Stuff
Best in Show: The Black Flies
... Read more
Kids Games at 11am on Sunday, July 4
Bust out your boat, fill up the cooler and head down to the LL Town Ballfield on Sunday, July 4th at 11am. Games for all ages kicks off with a scavenger hunt and pinata game for the littles and we morph into timeless classics including sack races, hula hoops, egg toss and much much more. Winners of the games visit our exclusive prize booth.
6pm Bed Races WILL GO ON… in a new location, on School Street. We have trophies and prizes and judges to help with the return of Long Lake’s signature 4th of July Event. It may not be on the main drag, the runners may have to push up hill, but come on out to see what we have in store for you.
The Beach will be busy with Penelope the Clown, the Fire Department BBQ, and 4i Band rockin’ out until dusk. Lifeguards will be on duty until 9pm.
Bring your lawn chair, get there early, stay late and remember why we are celebrating. Please pay homage to the Independence of our Country and think of our service men and women overseas who cannot be at home to celebrate with us.
Kids Games at 11am on Sunday, July 4
Bust out your boat, fill up the cooler and head down to the LL Town Ballfield on Sunday, July 4th at 11am. Games for all ages kicks off with a scavenger hunt and pinata game for the littles and we morph into timeless classics including sack races, hula hoops, egg toss and much much more. Winners of the games visit our exclusive prize booth.
6pm Bed Races WILL GO ON… in a new location, on School Street. We have trophies and prizes and judges to help with the return of Long Lake’s signature 4th of July Event. It may not be on the main drag, the runners may have to push up hill, but come on out to see what we have in store for you.
The Beach will be busy with Penelope the Clown, the Fire Department BBQ, and 4i Band rockin’ out until dusk. Lifeguards will be on duty until 9pm.
Bring your lawn chair, get there early, stay late and remember why we are celebrating. Please pay homage to the Independence of our Country and think of our service men and women overseas who cannot be at home to celebrate with us.
... Read more
Bed Races will Go On At A New Location
The Long Lake Parks and Recreation department received notification from the New York State Department of Transportation on Friday, June 25 that the permit for the 4th of July Bed Races to run on route 30 was denied. The 4th of July Bed Races were slated to run on the traditional route, last raced in 1992 from the Long Lake Town Bridge to the Long Lake Town Beach on route 30 at a distance of 2/10’s of a mile .
Town organizers quickly jumped on planning alternatives. The race has now been moved earlier to 5pm. Racers are to meet at the intersection of School Street and Route 30 for a mandatory meeting.
Traditionally as far back as 1982 the Bed Races have been held on the 4th of July on route 30 from the Town Bridge to the Town Beach. The last bed race was held in 1992. In keeping with tradition an effort was made to “bring back the bed races” to build up community spirit, attract tourists and to entertain the crowds amassing at the town beach in celebration of Independence Day. The fire department sets up a BBQ, 4i Band from Binghamton Bed Races will Go On At A New Location
The Long Lake Parks and Recreation department received notification from the New York State Department of Transportation on Friday, June 25 that the permit for the 4th of July Bed Races to run on route 30 was denied. The 4th of July Bed Races were slated to run on the traditional route, last raced in 1992 from the Long Lake Town Bridge to the Long Lake Town Beach on route 30 at a distance of 2/10’s of a mile .
Town organizers quickly jumped on planning alternatives. The race has now been moved earlier to 5pm. Racers are to meet at the intersection of School Street and Route 30 for a mandatory meeting.
Traditionally as far back as 1982 the Bed Races have been held on the 4th of July on route 30 from the Town Bridge to the Town Beach. The last bed race was held in 1992. In keeping with tradition an effort was made to “bring back the bed races” to build up community spirit, attract tourists and to entertain the crowds amassing at the town beach in celebration of Independence Day. The fire department sets up a BBQ, 4i Band from Binghamton ... Read more
Bed Races in Long Lake from the 80's
The Long Lake Bed Races have been absent since 1992, at least the only evidence is a rather large trophy issued to winners “The Lakeside.” that will be given out to the first place winner. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Best in Show. Costumes, themes will be judged by Long Lake Secret Judges to be hand selected very very carefully. These judges will be so secret, they may not even know whom the other judges are, they may not even know they are judges until the final judging.
Other 4th of July activities include 11am games on the Ball Field, Fire Dept BBQ on the beach, Penelope the Clown, North Country Kettle Corn and keep your fingers crossed for Strawberry Shortcake sale (I know I am keeping my fingers crossed)
On July 4, 2010, the 4th of July bed races return to Long Lake at 6pm. Expect traffic delays.
Look for music by the 4i Band on the Town Beach starting at 5pm.
Bed Races in Long Lake from the 80's
The Long Lake Bed Races have been absent since 1992, at least the only evidence is a rather large trophy issued to winners “The Lakeside.” that will be given out to the first place winner. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Best in Show. Costumes, themes will be judged by Long Lake Secret Judges to be hand selected very very carefully. These judges will be so secret, they may not even know whom the other judges are, they may not even know they are judges until the final judging.
Other 4th of July activities include 11am games on the Ball Field, Fire Dept BBQ on the beach, Penelope the Clown, North Country Kettle Corn and keep your fingers crossed for Strawberry Shortcake sale (I know I am keeping my fingers crossed)
On July 4, 2010, the 4th of July bed races return to Long Lake at 6pm. Expect traffic delays.
Look for music by the 4i Band on the Town Beach starting at 5pm.
... Read more