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Long Lake, NY March 7, 2011. The Snowstorm we hoped didn’t exist dumped between 18-24 inches of snow depending on the yard stick used. The banks have reached epic proportions for Long Lake. The video doesn’t do the actual scenery justice.
The snow has tapered off leaving mounds of snowpiles, cars yet to be unburied and many many driveways seeking a plow out. The music for this video is Deep Forest, Spa Music. Figured that driving around in a snowstorm in Long Lake is as close to the spa as we’re going to get today.You do not have sufficient freedom levels to view this video. Support free software and upgrade.
Long Lake, NY March 7, 2011. The Snowstorm we hoped didn’t exist dumped between 18-24 inches of snow depending on the yard stick used. The banks have reached epic proportions for Long Lake. The video doesn’t do the actual scenery justice.
The snow has tapered off leaving mounds of snowpiles, cars yet to be unburied and many many driveways seeking a plow out. The music for this video is Deep Forest, Spa Music. Figured that driving around in a snowstorm in Long Lake is as close to the spa as we’re going to get today.You do not have sufficient freedom levels to view this video. Support free software and upgrade.
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Raquette Lake, NY Big Fish
Photo by Rachel Pohl
Big Fish caught in Raquette Lake, NY on February 23, 2011. Weighing in at 17 pounds and 37 inches. Based on many facebook comments and deduction crowd consensus labels this a Lake Trout. Or a Monster. Congrats to local Long Laker Mike Lance for making the venture. Common questions.. how big was his auger? How did the tip ups not fall into the lake?
Raquette Lake, NY Big Fish
Photo by Rachel Pohl
Big Fish caught in Raquette Lake, NY on February 23, 2011. Weighing in at 17 pounds and 37 inches. Based on many facebook comments and deduction crowd consensus labels this a Lake Trout. Or a Monster. Congrats to local Long Laker Mike Lance for making the venture. Common questions.. how big was his auger? How did the tip ups not fall into the lake?
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Here is one of the candidates running for governor.
And if you’d like to read more about the upcoming election or watch a wrap up on the debate and for a link to the 90 minute debate check this out from NY1.
The information in this post is not a reflection of any political opinion. No candidates are endorsed on this website. It is here for entertainment and education only.
You’ll have to cut and paste this link because I don’t have time to properly link it.
http://www.ny1.com/content/127303/few-fireworks-as-seven-gubernatorial-candidates-face-off
Here is one of the candidates running for governor.
And if you’d like to read more about the upcoming election or watch a wrap up on the debate and for a link to the 90 minute debate check this out from NY1.
The information in this post is not a reflection of any political opinion. No candidates are endorsed on this website. It is here for entertainment and education only.
You’ll have to cut and paste this link because I don’t have time to properly link it.
http://www.ny1.com/content/127303/few-fireworks-as-seven-gubernatorial-candidates-face-off
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Blood Drive Sign outside the Town Hall
On October 19, 2010 the Long Lake Town Hall on Route 30 in Long Lake, NY was the site of the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by the Town of Long Lake and Long Lake Central School. Twenty seven were pre-registered, twelve walked in and forty-four donations were made. Students from Long Lake Central School including Jessica Pitcher, Eve Tobey and Melissa Clark volunteered their time after school at the Long Lake Town Office to rustle up donors. A partnership between the town and school has become an important component to the success of student community service and Melissa, Eve and Jessica were a huge asset.
Patty Farrell entertained donors at the snack table, Anna Pratt registered all appointments, Cindy Black commanded the coffee and seven nurses were on hand counseling. Many generous Long Laker’s baked cookies and made treats for the donors.
The goal was for forty pints and eight DRC donations.
What is a DRC? A double Red Cell Donor. Whole blood donations contain red blood cells, platelets, plasma and white blood cells. Red blood cells are the most f Blood Drive Sign outside the Town Hall
On October 19, 2010 the Long Lake Town Hall on Route 30 in Long Lake, NY was the site of the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by the Town of Long Lake and Long Lake Central School. Twenty seven were pre-registered, twelve walked in and forty-four donations were made. Students from Long Lake Central School including Jessica Pitcher, Eve Tobey and Melissa Clark volunteered their time after school at the Long Lake Town Office to rustle up donors. A partnership between the town and school has become an important component to the success of student community service and Melissa, Eve and Jessica were a huge asset.
Patty Farrell entertained donors at the snack table, Anna Pratt registered all appointments, Cindy Black commanded the coffee and seven nurses were on hand counseling. Many generous Long Laker’s baked cookies and made treats for the donors.
The goal was for forty pints and eight DRC donations.
What is a DRC? A double Red Cell Donor. Whole blood donations contain red blood cells, platelets, plasma and white blood cells. Red blood cells are the most f ... 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
(excerpt from the Times Union)
LONG LAKE — When Alexandra Verner Roalsvig was a child of 8 in this Adirondack town, her family’s television got two stations, and they were both CBS affiliates. So she grew up watching “As the World Turns.”
Now, as director of tourism in Long Lake (population 850 year-round, 6,000-8,000 summers), she has organized a two-day event this weekend called “An Adirondack Affair.” A panel discussion tonight will address the question: What happened to our shows?
“Our shows” are soap operas, specifically “As the World Turns,” where Roalsvig worked for 17 years as production assistant before moving last year back to Long Lake, 130 miles north of Albany. She has invited five former colleagues — a writer, director and three “As the World Turns” actresses (two-time Emmy-award-winning Martha Byrne, Ellen Dolan and Yvonne Perry, who lives in the Capital Region) — to participate in a panel discussion, acting and writing workshops, and a cabaret performance. (See box.)
Much has changed since 1978, when Roalsvig (excerpt from the Times Union)
LONG LAKE — When Alexandra Verner Roalsvig was a child of 8 in this Adirondack town, her family’s television got two stations, and they were both CBS affiliates. So she grew up watching “As the World Turns.”
Now, as director of tourism in Long Lake (population 850 year-round, 6,000-8,000 summers), she has organized a two-day event this weekend called “An Adirondack Affair.” A panel discussion tonight will address the question: What happened to our shows?
“Our shows” are soap operas, specifically “As the World Turns,” where Roalsvig worked for 17 years as production assistant before moving last year back to Long Lake, 130 miles north of Albany. She has invited five former colleagues — a writer, director and three “As the World Turns” actresses (two-time Emmy-award-winning Martha Byrne, Ellen Dolan and Yvonne Perry, who lives in the Capital Region) — to participate in a panel discussion, acting and writing workshops, and a cabaret performance. (See box.)
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Horseshoe Lounge Playboys
It’s been quite a summer in Long Lake and Raquette Lake. The weather has cooperated by providing us with glorious sunny weather, much to the chagrin of the overworked Water Departments in District 1 and District 2!
We had a roster of events entertaining residents and visitors alike and the Town of Long Lake would like to thank all the individuals and organizations who volunteered their time to add vibrancy to our summer schedule. The outstanding commitment and passion is infectious and greatly appreciated.
Thank you’s – in no particular order and I apologize in advance if you didn’t get a mention and please forgive me if I missed you ! Just drop me a line and I will add your name!
Thanks to:
The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts for bringing us My Adirondack Life, Frog and Toad, Godspell, Shakespeare in the Park, Spelling Bee, Kimberlee Akimbo and so much more.
The Raquette Lake Fish and Game Club for sponsorship of the Lamphear Memorial Fishing Derby, the Bass Fishing Derby, the Kid’s Fishing Derby and Derby fun all year long.
Jim and Mary Jo Waite for coordinati Horseshoe Lounge Playboys
It’s been quite a summer in Long Lake and Raquette Lake. The weather has cooperated by providing us with glorious sunny weather, much to the chagrin of the overworked Water Departments in District 1 and District 2!
We had a roster of events entertaining residents and visitors alike and the Town of Long Lake would like to thank all the individuals and organizations who volunteered their time to add vibrancy to our summer schedule. The outstanding commitment and passion is infectious and greatly appreciated.
Thank you’s – in no particular order and I apologize in advance if you didn’t get a mention and please forgive me if I missed you ! Just drop me a line and I will add your name!
Thanks to:
The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts for bringing us My Adirondack Life, Frog and Toad, Godspell, Shakespeare in the Park, Spelling Bee, Kimberlee Akimbo and so much more.
The Raquette Lake Fish and Game Club for sponsorship of the Lamphear Memorial Fishing Derby, the Bass Fishing Derby, the Kid’s Fishing Derby and Derby fun all year long.
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Docking Station located beside Town Dock and LL Marina
The Long Lake Boat Show on July 10th showcased a total of 16 boats. Starting at 10am boats were on display from the Town Dock to the Town Beach. Maps were available at a tent set up as a voting station at the town beach. It was a community all-volunteer effort to launch the Wooden Boat Show in its first year. Boat owners participated in a boat parade at 4pm and the day rounded up at the Adirondack Hotel to award a trophy for Spectator’s Choice to the Rivette’s 1961 Chris Craft.
Docks and space for docking were provided by The Town of Long Lake, Helms Aeroservice, Pat Benton, Long Lake Boat Tours and Lakeside Knoshery, Dr. William Lee, Motel Long Lake, Dixie LeBlanc. Robert Keogh and his grandson Robert helped coordinate the docking of boats and Ric Knox of American Boatworks spearheaded the effort to bring this event to life by encouraging boat owners to participate.
There were seven docks and 16 boats, some boats were on display near the waterfront and on the road side.
Whitney 1926 Osprey – Albany Boat Works
Hovey Docking Station located beside Town Dock and LL Marina
The Long Lake Boat Show on July 10th showcased a total of 16 boats. Starting at 10am boats were on display from the Town Dock to the Town Beach. Maps were available at a tent set up as a voting station at the town beach. It was a community all-volunteer effort to launch the Wooden Boat Show in its first year. Boat owners participated in a boat parade at 4pm and the day rounded up at the Adirondack Hotel to award a trophy for Spectator’s Choice to the Rivette’s 1961 Chris Craft.
Docks and space for docking were provided by The Town of Long Lake, Helms Aeroservice, Pat Benton, Long Lake Boat Tours and Lakeside Knoshery, Dr. William Lee, Motel Long Lake, Dixie LeBlanc. Robert Keogh and his grandson Robert helped coordinate the docking of boats and Ric Knox of American Boatworks spearheaded the effort to bring this event to life by encouraging boat owners to participate.
There were seven docks and 16 boats, some boats were on display near the waterfront and on the road side.
Whitney 1926 Osprey – Albany Boat Works
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Winners First Float Night Cardboard Box RaceLong Lake’s first Float Night of the summer was a great success! The Yod Squad, Eric Peter with Live Bait, beach games, and the introduction of the cardboard boat races to the event proved to be a grand slam combination! The cardboard boat races saw 16 different teams enter to participate in an attempt to stay afloat the longest and win up to 18 different prizes donated by a variety of local businesses. The first official winners of the contest called themselves “The Baker Bunch” and consisted of Austin Baker, Autumn Baker, Alyce Baker, and Hannah Paige. They saw heavy completion from “Makayla’s Mob” which consisted of Makayla Itazzard and her parent’s, but fell short at the last minute. Missed out on the festivities? Don’t worry! There is another Float Night scheduled for August 13th! Want to participate in the Cardboard Boat Race? Contestants are encouraged to create their own boats at home and bring them to compete. Don’t have enough cardboard and duct tape? We’ll have some on hand to help you out.
Thank you to the sponsors:
Cellar Winners First Float Night Cardboard Box RaceLong Lake’s first Float Night of the summer was a great success! The Yod Squad, Eric Peter with Live Bait, beach games, and the introduction of the cardboard boat races to the event proved to be a grand slam combination! The cardboard boat races saw 16 different teams enter to participate in an attempt to stay afloat the longest and win up to 18 different prizes donated by a variety of local businesses. The first official winners of the contest called themselves “The Baker Bunch” and consisted of Austin Baker, Autumn Baker, Alyce Baker, and Hannah Paige. They saw heavy completion from “Makayla’s Mob” which consisted of Makayla Itazzard and her parent’s, but fell short at the last minute. Missed out on the festivities? Don’t worry! There is another Float Night scheduled for August 13th! Want to participate in the Cardboard Boat Race? Contestants are encouraged to create their own boats at home and bring them to compete. Don’t have enough cardboard and duct tape? We’ll have some on hand to help you out.
Thank you to the sponsors:
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4i Band to Play Long Lake 4th of July
Well after 27 years it was time for a change. Long Lake wanted to change up the 4th, so we are bringing back the bed races and adding a new musical act to the roster.
In addition we’ve decided to enjoy oo’s and ahh’s of the fireworks which kick off at dusk.
Four Eye is a Binghamton, New York based band playing classic rock, the blues, “jam” music, jazz, and a few surprises here and there.
The band typically plays clubs and festivals in New York’s Southern Tier (primarily Broome, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties). So after some arm twisting and the lure of 4th of July in Long Lake the band agreed to try it out.
Their music ranges from the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, the Grateful Dead, the Beatles, Keb Mo, Phish, String Cheese Incident, Taj Mahal, Paul Carrack, the Eagles, Los Lobos, Ray Charles, The Band, Bob Dylan, and many, many more including originals.
4i Band to Play Long Lake 4th of July
Well after 27 years it was time for a change. Long Lake wanted to change up the 4th, so we are bringing back the bed races and adding a new musical act to the roster.
In addition we’ve decided to enjoy oo’s and ahh’s of the fireworks which kick off at dusk.
Four Eye is a Binghamton, New York based band playing classic rock, the blues, “jam” music, jazz, and a few surprises here and there.
The band typically plays clubs and festivals in New York’s Southern Tier (primarily Broome, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties). So after some arm twisting and the lure of 4th of July in Long Lake the band agreed to try it out.
Their music ranges from the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, the Grateful Dead, the Beatles, Keb Mo, Phish, String Cheese Incident, Taj Mahal, Paul Carrack, the Eagles, Los Lobos, Ray Charles, The Band, Bob Dylan, and many, many more including originals.
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