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Merry Christmas Everyone. That’s right… our office never stops! A video postcard. Share with friends and family! See you in 2011 (if not sooner!)
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On Thursday, December 16th the Long Lake Town Hall Senior Nutrition Site was visited by Santa Claus. Folks of all ages joined together in a traditional holiday feast served up by the Warren / Hamilton County Office of the Aging. The Town of Long Lake and area businesses joined forces to provide fun surprise gifts from area businesses.
Area businesses donated a portion or the full amount to the program including Stewart’s Shops, providing over $125 in gift cards, Kickerville Mobil, Shear Images, Hoss’s Country Corner, The Cellar Restaurant and Pub, the Adirondack Hotel, Natural Beauty, Cyber Creek Internet Deli and Café, the Long Lake Diner, and Bozak’s Garage.
The prizes were handed out by Santa Claus, Bob Tice, and Supervisor Clark Seaman. Winners included: June Musmerci, Delores Traver, Bernie Pfleger, John Rayome, Regina Dunn, Trudy Hooker, Edith Smith, Lorraine Spengler, Richard Williams, Edith Hall and George Green.
The Town of Long Lake Sponsored a Christmas Decorating Contest. Voting was open to the public and we had fifteen paper ballots and seven on-line ballots.
Winners
Best
On Thursday, December 16th the Long Lake Town Hall Senior Nutrition Site was visited by Santa Claus. Folks of all ages joined together in a traditional holiday feast served up by the Warren / Hamilton County Office of the Aging. The Town of Long Lake and area businesses joined forces to provide fun surprise gifts from area businesses.
Area businesses donated a portion or the full amount to the program including Stewart’s Shops, providing over $125 in gift cards, Kickerville Mobil, Shear Images, Hoss’s Country Corner, The Cellar Restaurant and Pub, the Adirondack Hotel, Natural Beauty, Cyber Creek Internet Deli and Café, the Long Lake Diner, and Bozak’s Garage.
The prizes were handed out by Santa Claus, Bob Tice, and Supervisor Clark Seaman. Winners included: June Musmerci, Delores Traver, Bernie Pfleger, John Rayome, Regina Dunn, Trudy Hooker, Edith Smith, Lorraine Spengler, Richard Williams, Edith Hall and George Green.
The Town of Long Lake Sponsored a Christmas Decorating Contest. Voting was open to the public and we had fifteen paper ballots and seven on-line ballots.
Winners
Best ... Read more
The Town of Long Lake is pleased to announce a holiday collaboration with the Long Lake Library and the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts for “Celebrate the Season” December 3 – 5th.
On Friday, December 3rd don’t miss out on Annie, The Musical. The show will be at the Long Lake Town Hall at 7pm. Tickets are available on line at www.adirondackarts.org or by calling 352-7715. The classic musical, featuring a cast from all over the Adirondacks, comes to life as part of the Arts Center’s Regional Holiday Production. Don’t miss out as little orphan Annie overcomes great odds to find a better life. A perfect holiday production!
On Saturday, December 4th the Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Long Lake Library and Friends will be sponsoring a Christmas Craft Fair at the Long Lake Central School starting at 10am. Vendors, crafters, food by the Cybercreek Café, and fun events for the kids will be at the school gym.
At 1pm look for the Long Lake Little Bus departing from the school parking lot for a unique tour of shops and crafters working in their Long Lake homes. Look for tour stops to include
The Town of Long Lake is pleased to announce a holiday collaboration with the Long Lake Library and the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts for “Celebrate the Season” December 3 – 5th.
On Friday, December 3rd don’t miss out on Annie, The Musical. The show will be at the Long Lake Town Hall at 7pm. Tickets are available on line at www.adirondackarts.org or by calling 352-7715. The classic musical, featuring a cast from all over the Adirondacks, comes to life as part of the Arts Center’s Regional Holiday Production. Don’t miss out as little orphan Annie overcomes great odds to find a better life. A perfect holiday production!
On Saturday, December 4th the Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Long Lake Library and Friends will be sponsoring a Christmas Craft Fair at the Long Lake Central School starting at 10am. Vendors, crafters, food by the Cybercreek Café, and fun events for the kids will be at the school gym.
At 1pm look for the Long Lake Little Bus departing from the school parking lot for a unique tour of shops and crafters working in their Long Lake homes. Look for tour stops to include ... Read more
Chip Farr Drops a Pumpkin
Long Lake hosted Harvest Fest on October 9th featuring the long anticipated pumpkin drop. Judges, Natalie Luxford, Trudi Winter and Valerie Galvangi compared seventeen entries.
Judges for the Pumpkin Drop
Stephen Lamos of Long Lake took home the coveted cash prize for Best Splatter.
Highway Superintendent, Chip Farr, and Canton college student, Erik Arsenault, were launched over 42 feet in the air to drop the pumpkins behind the Long Lake Town Hall on Route 30.
Ghoulish House on Route 28N in Long Lake NY
Halloween has arrived early in Long Lake. Sam and Jim Bateman have decorated their front lawn and porch with spooky ghoulish creatures, lights, pumpkin heads, spiders, and all things Halloween. Their home, located on route 28N in Long Lake, creates an impact at night surprising passers by with the orange glow from the decorations. Sam has witnessed cars driving by at full speed stop in their tracks and back up to check out her display.
When asked why she does it? Whether its Halloween, the Fourth of July or Christmas, Sam likes to have fun with whatever holiday she Chip Farr Drops a Pumpkin
Long Lake hosted Harvest Fest on October 9th featuring the long anticipated pumpkin drop. Judges, Natalie Luxford, Trudi Winter and Valerie Galvangi compared seventeen entries.
Judges for the Pumpkin Drop
Stephen Lamos of Long Lake took home the coveted cash prize for Best Splatter.
Highway Superintendent, Chip Farr, and Canton college student, Erik Arsenault, were launched over 42 feet in the air to drop the pumpkins behind the Long Lake Town Hall on Route 30.
Ghoulish House on Route 28N in Long Lake NY
Halloween has arrived early in Long Lake. Sam and Jim Bateman have decorated their front lawn and porch with spooky ghoulish creatures, lights, pumpkin heads, spiders, and all things Halloween. Their home, located on route 28N in Long Lake, creates an impact at night surprising passers by with the orange glow from the decorations. Sam has witnessed cars driving by at full speed stop in their tracks and back up to check out her display.
When asked why she does it? Whether its Halloween, the Fourth of July or Christmas, Sam likes to have fun with whatever holiday she ... Read more
Strange intimacy of summer has arrived. Peeling off of tee-shirts, the reveal of a winter’s worth of Long Lake living, but when the temp rises, inevitably one has to strip off the old winter garb and give in to the call of the swimsuit, no matter how weird it is. Spend the day on the beach with the same friends more recognizable covered in Snowmobile gear than with sunblock. The top secret location of a beach known only to those folks with some kind of connection to the town. Perhaps a distant descendant of guide Mitchell Sabattis or a 7th generationer with relatives who summered long ago on the Northend of Long Lake, or relative newcomers (only 2nd generation) who have lived in town for 40 years… regardless, the 4th of July in Long Lake when the weather cooperates is a celebration of warmth and boats and dots of glisten. Wow look up there.. its a bird, its a plane… it’s a Helms. Now get thee to a hiking trail you post-traumatized winter body! At least I don’t have to pay taxes for my outdoor tanning day.
Strange intimacy of summer has arrived. Peeling off of tee-shirts, the reveal of a winter’s worth of Long Lake living, but when the temp rises, inevitably one has to strip off the old winter garb and give in to the call of the swimsuit, no matter how weird it is. Spend the day on the beach with the same friends more recognizable covered in Snowmobile gear than with sunblock. The top secret location of a beach known only to those folks with some kind of connection to the town. Perhaps a distant descendant of guide Mitchell Sabattis or a 7th generationer with relatives who summered long ago on the Northend of Long Lake, or relative newcomers (only 2nd generation) who have lived in town for 40 years… regardless, the 4th of July in Long Lake when the weather cooperates is a celebration of warmth and boats and dots of glisten. Wow look up there.. its a bird, its a plane… it’s a Helms. Now get thee to a hiking trail you post-traumatized winter body! At least I don’t have to pay taxes for my outdoor tanning day.
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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.
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Light Snow Welcomes 2010
Stranded Dock in the Middle of Long Lake
Dock Stranded on Long Lake Looking NorthAdirondack Hotel January 1, 2010
Light Snow Welcomes 2010
Stranded Dock in the Middle of Long Lake
Dock Stranded on Long Lake Looking NorthAdirondack Hotel January 1, 2010
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The Long Lake New Years Ring In The New Decade Safety First Bus will be picking up passengers all over Long Lake.
Please call 624-3077 x 13 to reserve your ride. Leave a return phone number and the number of peeps in the posse and exactly where you are. Remember if you have a large party of peeps encourage everyone to be ready in a timely fashion… we have one bus and a lot of square footage to cover so efficiency and fun are the hallmarks of our bus service. Celebrate New Years Safely… no questions asked! Go out to dinner, visit a friend, hey ask the bus to stop at the Long Lake Lights Show at Bill Ellick’s house… why not?
It is a blue moon tonight too.. so don’t forget to LOOK UP!
The Long Lake New Years Ring In The New Decade Safety First Bus will be picking up passengers all over Long Lake.
Please call 624-3077 x 13 to reserve your ride. Leave a return phone number and the number of peeps in the posse and exactly where you are. Remember if you have a large party of peeps encourage everyone to be ready in a timely fashion… we have one bus and a lot of square footage to cover so efficiency and fun are the hallmarks of our bus service. Celebrate New Years Safely… no questions asked! Go out to dinner, visit a friend, hey ask the bus to stop at the Long Lake Lights Show at Bill Ellick’s house… why not?
It is a blue moon tonight too.. so don’t forget to LOOK UP!
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Bill Ellick's Winning Light Display
Thursday, Dec 17th was brisk, but from the comfort of a car with heated seats the judges began their two and 1/2 hour journey combing the streets of Long Lake for the winners of 2009 Holiday Decorating Contest.
We suggest you take a cruise around, and make a list of the 46 homes decorated and submit it to the Tourism office and we will give you a candy cane.
Sorry the pic above is not an actual house in Long Lake, pictures will be uploaded, but the camera froze so pictures will be forthcoming. We appreciate your patience.
Prizes are $75, $50, $25 for each category
Residence
1st place Bill Ellick “Long Lake Lights” MUST see this display with music – tune into 87.9 and enjoy the show. Up on Cemetery Rd… dont miss out on this extravaganza. Bill invested time, & voltage to make his home a destination on the hunt for the Christmas spirit. Make it a point and GO GO GO… don’t miss out on this special experience. Opens at 6pm and runs to 9:30pm weekdays and til at least 10pm on weekends… check it out!
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Bill Ellick's Winning Light Display
Thursday, Dec 17th was brisk, but from the comfort of a car with heated seats the judges began their two and 1/2 hour journey combing the streets of Long Lake for the winners of 2009 Holiday Decorating Contest.
We suggest you take a cruise around, and make a list of the 46 homes decorated and submit it to the Tourism office and we will give you a candy cane.
Sorry the pic above is not an actual house in Long Lake, pictures will be uploaded, but the camera froze so pictures will be forthcoming. We appreciate your patience.
Prizes are $75, $50, $25 for each category
Residence
1st place Bill Ellick “Long Lake Lights” MUST see this display with music – tune into 87.9 and enjoy the show. Up on Cemetery Rd… dont miss out on this extravaganza. Bill invested time, & voltage to make his home a destination on the hunt for the Christmas spirit. Make it a point and GO GO GO… don’t miss out on this special experience. Opens at 6pm and runs to 9:30pm weekdays and til at least 10pm on weekends… check it out!
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Compete for Cash Prizes in Long Lake
Game on in Long Lake. The Town of Long Lake invites residents & businesses to participate in a decorating contest. Judging for cash prizes will be on December 17th at darkness, but you must call 624-3077 to sign up for consideration. There is also a contest in Raquette Lake, no sign up necessary.
Also Bill Elick has a rockin’ display up on his house on Cemetery Rd. Weeknights 6pm – 9:30 and weekends 6 – 10 (check www.longlake-ny.com) The website has info about the radio frequency to hear the coordinated music to the show. The public is invited to see the spectacle.
The Annual Creche Lighting is on Sunday, December 6th at 11:30am at the Town Hall. Town only has three figurines for the set, so anyone looking to upgrade the look of our manger cene is welcome to help us out. The price for each new figure starts around $200 a pop and they are hard to find. We need the wisemen, the animals.
December is happening in LL. Snowball in Tupper Lake on Friday, Dec 11th featuring local Long Lake musicians, Mr. B, Yod Crewsy, Steve Sig Compete for Cash Prizes in Long Lake
Game on in Long Lake. The Town of Long Lake invites residents & businesses to participate in a decorating contest. Judging for cash prizes will be on December 17th at darkness, but you must call 624-3077 to sign up for consideration. There is also a contest in Raquette Lake, no sign up necessary.
Also Bill Elick has a rockin’ display up on his house on Cemetery Rd. Weeknights 6pm – 9:30 and weekends 6 – 10 (check www.longlake-ny.com) The website has info about the radio frequency to hear the coordinated music to the show. The public is invited to see the spectacle.
The Annual Creche Lighting is on Sunday, December 6th at 11:30am at the Town Hall. Town only has three figurines for the set, so anyone looking to upgrade the look of our manger cene is welcome to help us out. The price for each new figure starts around $200 a pop and they are hard to find. We need the wisemen, the animals.
December is happening in LL. Snowball in Tupper Lake on Friday, Dec 11th featuring local Long Lake musicians, Mr. B, Yod Crewsy, Steve Sig ... Read more