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denpubs@denpubs.com INDIAN LAKE Ñ The January Town Board Meeting in Indian Lake was well attended by a membership contingent of the local Snowarriors snowmobiling club. Joe Cunniff represented the club and delivered a statement to the Indian Lake Town Board and other attendees at the meeting. “All great snowmobile trails should begin and end in Indian Lake,” was Cunniff’s opening statement. Cunniff continued, “Imagine the family with four snowmobiles that stays at Adirondack Trail Motel, taking two rooms, or a cabin at BinderÕ s or Camp Driftwood. Having breakfast at ChrissyÕ s, then hitting the trails - heading for Inlet, maybe Speculator, perhaps Blue Mountain and beyond. Then returning to Indian Lake for supper at the Indian Lake Restaurant or the Bear Trap or SwiftyÕ s. [Imagine them] gassing up the sleds at Stewarts or the Adirondack One Stop É and spending the night in town. ThatÕ s revenue for the business owners, thatÕ s jobs for Indian Lakers, and thatÕ s sales tax revenue for the town, county, and state. If all the snowmobile trails that begin and end in Indian Lake are “great,” that’s repeatable, dependable business. [But] if the trails break your back while running them, that business might go elsewhere.” Cunniff pointed out that trail conditions are now readily available online and are well checked prior to snowmobilers ever leaving their driveways. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Long Lake Winter Carnival Princesses Kay McGuire and Carol Holoboski (yes, they’re twins) celebrate their coronation at the Long Lake Winter Festival on Saturday, Jan. 18. Photo by Pete DeMola
Snowmobilers depend on rebuild of Cedar River Bridge By Seth Lang
seth@denpubs.com INDIAN LAKE Ñ T he recent Adirondack Park Agency (APA) classification of the Essex Chain of Lakes came as welcome news for the area as far as snowmobile access is concerned. Within the recent classification, the APA established a wild forest corridor to allow snowmobile passage from Indian Lake to Newcomb. The corridor is about one-tenth of a mile wide and six miles long. For one town however, the next bump in
the road is gaining access to this corridor. Indian Lake residents are pushing for a bridge replacement to occur to gain access over the Cedar River to connect the towns to Minerva and other trails in the area. “A logging bridge that existed in the late 80Õ s is the most logical place to cross and it needs to be replaced,” said Indian Lake Town Supervisor Brian Wells. While the APA did vote on the land classification, the town is still waiting on a Unit Management Plan from the Department of Environmental Conservation before the bridge can be replaced.
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Wells said he thinks the APA did a good job overall with the classification because “not everyone got what they wanted but everyone got something.” Fred Monroe of the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board said the bridge had been washed out in one of the major storms. “Not only will the bridge connect snowmobilers to the corridor, it will be available to hunters, fisherman and hikers for access to these areas,” Monroe said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Snocade event planned for Indian Lake Feb. 14-23 seth@denpubs.com
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Arrests made in Minerva, Johnsburg
INDIAN LAKE Ñ The inaugural Indian Lake SnoCade Ñ one of the regionÕ s premiere snowmobiling events Ñ will be held this winter from Feb. 14-23. The town of Indian Lake is the hub of miles of snowmobile trails and has much too offer in the wintertime, so local officials are urging snowmobilers to come “make tracks” in the community. Ice fishing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are all easily accessible this time of year in Indian Lake. The 29th annual Winter Fest will include the hamlets of
Blue Mountain Lake, Sabael and Indian Lake. The festivities will begin with the annual Winterfest Parade, followed by numerous indoor and outdoor activities throughout the week. There will be events that appeal to every member of the family. Outdoor activities include snowshoe softball, snow horseshoes, snowmobile rides and snowshoe hikes. Indoor events include a circus, snowmobile vendors and flea markets. Additions this year include an ice rescue demonstration by DEC, stand up comedy, free skating, and a two day craftshow. One of the most popular events offered, torchlight skiing
followed by fireworks, will be offered again this year. A comedy routine, performed by Forever Wild members, will take place Feb. 21 at the Indian Lake Theater. That night Adirondack band Octomom will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for either performance, $16 for a combined ticket and $25 for the Gold Medal Ticket. Included in the Gold Medal Ticket is special seating for both performances, a hand warmer, and a meal. “Having a week long event gives second home owners, people of vacation in the area and local residents a wide range of events to choose from,” said events coordinator Vonnie Liddle. To view a calendar of events visit facebook. com/snocade!
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