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INDIAN LAKE Ñ The middle of February was certainly a time for Indian Lake to sparkle due to an unprecedented celebration of winter with SnoCade. After the first weekend of Winterfest, SnoCade extended opportunities for all sorts of seasonal fun and activities. Monday, Feb. 17, saw the continuation of winter festivities with an instructional event at the Indian Lake Central School, which focused on learning the basics of snowshoeing. After the class one could participate in a guided showshoe hike to a point overlooking the beautiful Pashley Falls on the Cedar River. That evening, the Indian Lake Theater celebrated the career of Olympic Snowboard Medalist, Sean White with the documentary film, “Don’t Look Down.” Throughout the week, SnoCade offered snowmobilers some awesome opportunities to enjoy the incredible trail resources in and surrounding Indian Lake. First, there was a guided round-trip, snowmobile tour with the Indian Lake Snowarriors to Speculator with a stop at the Melody Lodge for dinner. This was followed later in the week by a guided, round-trip, morning, snowmobile tour to Newcomb with a stop at the High Peaks Kitchen for lunch and an opportunity to gas-up the sleds before the return to Indian Lake. Toward the end of the week, there was an organized womenÕ s snowmobile ride, with all the funds raised being donated to Ò Be A Donor.”
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A seaplane waits for takeoff on the frozen tundra of Long Lake Saturday, Feb. 22. Photo by Pete DeMola
Adult-child ice fishing derby planned Parents mentor kids for this weekend’s derby By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com
LONG LAKE Ñ Anglers of all ages are encouraged to cast off in the search for scaled gold at the Adult-Child Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, March 1 in Long Lake. ÒI tÕ s one of those events that reinforces
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that kids should get outside and play and enjoy the great outdoors to have a great time,” said local resident Richard Dechene, whose two daughters, Lillian and Pru, grew up participating in the event. “Ice fishing is a great Adirondack tradition,” he said. Sponsored by the Long Lake Fish and Game Club, teams of adults and kids under 15 will take to the waters of Long Lake, Lake Eaton and South Pond. “We usually catch pike, but some folks bring in the perch,” said Dechene. “You
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can fish in any water in and around Long Lake. Some folks go to South Pond, Lake Eaton, Forked Lake and there’s usually a lot of activity near the spillway in the center of town.” The object, he said, is for the child to actually do the fishing with encouragement and instructions from their elders. ÒWh ile not everyone has this kind of luck, the children often surprise everyone with big catch,” said Dechene. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Miverva VFD unveils new wilderness rescue equipment
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MINERVA Ñ With more snowmobile and outdoor access from recent land classifications in the Adirondacks comes a greater need for wilderness rescue. Minerva Volunteer Fire Department recently unveiled their mobile wilderness ambulance at the Minerva Lake fishing derby Saturday, Feb. 8. The mobile ambulance is on skiÕ s for the winter and has enough room for two technicians and one patient.
The ambulance is towed behind an atv equipped with tracks during the winter, but both the ambulance and atv are converted to tires for summer time use when other remote rescues might be needed. The latest purchase the department made that will maximize the use of this equipment was a trailer to transport the atv and ambulance to trailheads. The trailer is equipped with its own emergency lights and is towed by the departments Ford Explorer. The trailer can also be used as a mobile command center in the event of a remote emergency situation. The all volunteer department has been raising money for more than five years to get the equipment
needed for such a rescue. Donations were also made by a variety of organizations throughout the region including local snowmobile clubs and area businesses. Minerva EMS member Patty Warrington said theyÕ ve had a number of different fund raisers at Sporty’s saloon including raffles and dinners. “The atv was even donated to our department,” said Warrington. Fire Chief Kerry Killon said the ambulance will be available for rescues throughout Essex and Warren Counties. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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