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Triathlon Donates to Noah Meal Program
(l to r) Dick DiDomizio, PLPA President, Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, Director of Tourism, Fulton County Chamber, presents check to Jack Valachovic on behalf of NOAH, Mick Brenno, PLPA, Chair of the Peck’s Lake Triathlon
175 athletes participated in the Third Annual Peck’s Lake Challenge Sprint Triathlon, held on Saturday, August 4 on and around Peck’s Lake, located in the towns of Johnstown and Bleecker in Fulton County, NY. $1,000 was raised by the event to benefit NOAH (Needy or Alone and Hungry) Program, located at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Johnstown. The event was co-presented by the Peck’s Lake Protective Association and the Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The NOAH Community Meal Program, sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church, is a volunteer group serving free meals to the public every Sunday in Johnstown. The program was started as a free community meal on Thanksgiving and Christmas. In 1992, volunteers took the initiative to expand the program to a weekly event, serving meals every Sunday. The volunteer prepared meals are served to anyone needing companionship and a hot meal – there are no questions asked. Everyone that comes to the NOAH table is entitled to a meal.
NOAH serves at least 700 meals each month with the number climbing as high as 1400 per month in especially hard times. NOAH has grown into an ecumenical program with fourteen teams of volunteers, many of them sponsored by local churches and service groups, preparing meals on a rotating basis throughout the year.
“We are pleased to help present an event such as the Triathlon and then be able to donate a portion of the proceeds to such a worthy cause,” stated Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, Director of Tourism at the Fulton County Chamber. “Fulton County is fortunate to have such a great event and a much needed meal program.”
For more information about the NOAH program, please call St. John’s church office at 762-9210.
Triathlon results for all participants can be found on the Fulton County Chamber website. Photos from the event can be found on the Visit Fulton County, NY Facebook page.
The Ring of Fire
Labor Day weekend marks the “unofficial” end to summer. And Fulton County has a special way of seeing summer out… the annual Ring of Fire around the Great Sacandaga Lake.
Bonfires are lit around the shore of the lake at dusk on the Sunday night prior to Labor Day. The glow of the fires is accompanied by fireworks at Sport Island Pub, Northville. Don’t have a camp or house on the lake? Don’t worry Lanzi’s on the Lake, Mayfield, hosts a giant bonfire.
If participating in the celebration please remember to be safe. Keep your fires under control and close to the water. If boating during this unique opportunity, be cautious and remain within all regulations and guidelines.
While this is the closing of the summer season remember that Fulton County has many fall activities and events! For more information: www.44lakes.com/calendar.
The Peck’s Lake Sprint Triathlon Results
175 athletes participated in the Third Annual Peck’s Lake Challenge Sprint Triathlon, held on Saturday, August 4 on and around Peck’s Lake, located in the towns of Johnstown and Bleecker in Fulton County, NY. $1,000 was raised by the event to benefit NOAH (Needy or Alone and Hungry) Program, located at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Johnstown. The event was co-presented by the Peck’s Lake Protective Association and the Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The Peck’s Lake Challenge Sprint Triathlon consisted of a ½ mile swim, a 9 mile bike ride, and a 3 mile run. Participants were New Yorkers from Long Island north to Plattsburgh and west to Rochester, and from New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Nevada, Florida, Washington, Georgia, and New Jersey.
Results have been posted on the Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce website.
Photos from the event can be found on our Visit Fulton County, NY Facebook page.
18th Annual $10,000 Bet on Fulton County Raffle Winners
The Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry held their 18th annual fundraiser for the Tourism Department to help their work in promoting the area to visitors on Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville.
Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, Fulton County’s Director of Tourism said, “I’m grateful to the community for their support of our tourism program and am thrilled with the attendance during the evening’s festivities. We are fortunate to have held this raffle for 18 years and to still have the continued support each year.”
The final two tickets holders for the evening’s raffle decided to split 1st & 2nd Prizes of $10,000 and $1,000, each receiving $5,500.
1st Prize & 2nd Prize Shared Winners of a total of $11,000, Ticket numbers 039 and 219 were Marie and Tom Jablonski and Don Biron and Clara Smith.
3rd Prize $1,000, Ticket # 066, Bob Mabie and Janine Dykeman
4th Prize $200, Ticket # 160, Debi Clemens and Debbie McGillis
5th Prize $100, Ticket # 289, Corbett/Cluchessy
6th Prize $100, Ticket # 109, Royal Mountain Campsite
7th Prize $100, Ticket # 251, Kathy Simonson
Consolation Prize (1st Ticket Drawn) $100, Ticket # 123, Jane Sitterly
For more information about Fulton County call (518) 725-0641 or check us out on the web at www.44lakes.com.
Peck’s Lake Sprint Triathlon Registrant Information
The Peck’s Lake Sprint Triathlon is SOLD OUT!!
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Peck’s Lake Sprint Triathlon!
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Registration begins at 7:00AM
Please remember:
- Race Start Time is 8:30AM
- The Transition Area is Athletes Only
- Swimmers go clockwise around the red buoys
- Safety boats are on the periphery
- Wet suits are optional; the water temperature is in the high 70s
- There is a short non-paved dirt spur on the Bike Course
- iPods, MP3 players, etc. are NOT allowed during the race
- Non-finishers please report to the Race Timer
- A portion of the Run Course has a rough road surface (There is a short non-paved road on the bike course near Route 29A. Be cautious and reduce your speed for safety.)
Thank you to our Sponsors for their continued support:
Berry Picking in Fulton County
Who doesn’t love fresh picked berries? Blueberry, raspberry and blackberry season is in full swing – head out to one of the berry farms in Fulton County and get your fill.
Meadowlark Farms – 397 Stevers Mill Road, Broadalbin – blueberries, raspberries. U-Pick and already picked, farmers market, Call (518) 883-6542 for hours
Timeberlane Blueberry Farm – 310 Mussey Road, Caroga Lake – Mountain Grown Blueberries, Mourningkill Pies, Chick & Hen Baking Co., and Adirondack Maple Syrup. U-Pick or pre-packaged, Open 9am – 5pm, (518) 835-3938
Even if you don’t like berries, go get some fresh air and sunshine. And when you are done picking, bring your berries home and make some Blueberry Muffins!
Blueberry Muffin Recipe:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 pint fresh blueberries – rinsed, drained and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
1.Position rack in the middle of oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the top of a muffin pan with non-stick coating, and line with paper liners.
2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix together 1 3/4 cup of the flour and baking powder. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Crush 1/4 of the blueberries, and stir into the batter. Mix the rest of the whole blueberries with the remaining 1/4 cup of the flour, and fold into the batter. Scoop into muffin cups. Sprinkle tops lightly with sugar.
3.Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown, and tops spring back when lightly tapped.
Makes 12 muffins, Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook Time: 30 minutes
(Recipe found on allrecipes.com)
Caroga Historical Museum
The Caroga Historical Association created in 1976 opened a town museum in 1977. In 1981, the present museum site was purchased in Caroga. Located in the Adirondack Park, the Caroga Historical Museum is comprised of a 1905 farmhouse, a 130-year-old pegged barn, a general store, an 1870 cobbler shop, an ice house, and the most recent addition, Sherman’s Park Arcade. Displays on the county’s early leather tanning and lumber industries as well as an art gallery featuring local artists are in the museum. The Caroga Historical Museum is a focal point in promoting and preserving the heritage of the Township of Caroga and Fulton County.
Below is a sampling of the many museum events held throughout the summer. The Caroga Historical Museum is located at 145 London Bridge Road, Caroga Lake.
Craft Fair
July 21
The Caroga Historical Museum Annual Craft Fair featuring crafters, bake sale and raffles from 10am to 3pm. Food is offered from 11am to 3pm. Music featuring Durey Creek Bluegrass Band from 11am to 3pm.
Reflections 2012-A Community Art Exhibition featuring 125 works of art by 60 artists. The July featured art runs through July 29th. The August featured art runs through September 2nd. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Admission is free with donations gratefully accepted.
Audiostars Concert
August 4
7pm-9:45pm
Adirondack Paradise, 136 Timberline Lane, Caroga Lake
$12 per person at the door
The Caroga Historical Museum presents Audiostars at Adirondack Paradise. This four piece band delivers “know-‘em-by-heart” classics with energy and passion that defines live music at its very best. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Brooks Barbeque – Caroga Historical Museum 35th Anniversary Celebration
August 18
4pm-7pm
$12 per person | Advance sale at museum or at door
The Caroga Historical Museum celebrates its 35th Anniversary with a Brooks Barbecue offered for $12, ice cream sundaes sponsored by North Bush United Methodist Church will be available for $3, and music during the event featuring Durey Creek Bluegrass Band.
For more information please contact:
Caroga Historical Museum (518) 835-4400 | www.carogamuseum.org
Fish House Historical House & Garden Tour
In 1762, Sir William Johnson built his fishing lodge near what was once the Sacandaga River. He called his lodge “Fish House”, hence the name of the hamlet.
Now in 2012, here on the shores of the Sacandaga Lake, we are celebrating 250 years of Fish House. To commemorate this, the Fish House Community Center is sponsoring a second house tour; the last was in 2009. The tour is this Saturday, July 21 at 10am-4pm for $20 per person or $10 per person if in a group of 10 or more. This tour will include many of the same houses featured in the previous tour as well as two new houses. The premier gardens that will be open to the public are uniquely wonderful.
Fish House has gone through many transitions in its 250 years. Walk through its oldest house, built in 1784 by Godfrey Shew. Visit three homes built just before the Civil War, when the main way of life in Fish House was mostly farming. Enjoy the newest homes on the tour, built in the early 1900’s.
For more information please contact: Tracie Kuchark Owens (518) 332-6300
http://sites.google.com/site/fishhousehistory/ | www.northamptonnyhistory.com/
For more Fulton County events: https://www.44lakes.com/calendar
Fourth Annual Woodworking and Fine Arts Weekend
This weekend is Northville Rotary’s Fourth Annual Woodworking and Fine Arts Weekend, July 20-22, featuring over 40 accomplished artists from this area and beyond. Woodworkers, jewelers, weavers, potters, photographers, painters, and many other artists will display and sell their artwork at the Bradt Building, 412 South Main Street in the village of Northville on the beautiful Great Sacandaga Lake.
The weekend will begin on Friday from 6-9pm. Hours Saturday will be 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-3pm and include demonstrations, raffles, and a silent auction. Food can be purchased and will be catered by Sport Island Pub.
Proceeds from this event will be used throughout the year to provide scholarships to students, support community organizations and projects of Rotary International.
For more information please contact: Susan Owens (518) 883-3338
http://northvillerotary.com/events.htm
For more Fulton County events: https://www.44lakes.com/calendar
18th Century Market Fair at Johnson Hall State Historic Site
The popular 18th Century Market Fair at Johnson Hall State Historic Site is this Saturday and Sunday, July 14th and 15th, from 10am to 5pm each day. To be held rain or shine, the event is co-sponsored by the State Historic Site and the Friends of Johnson Hall.
While admission is free, donations will be accepted at the entrance gate to help support the Market Fair. A shuttle bus will be available to transport Fair-goers from the Johnstown High School parking lot off Pearl Street. There is no parking on the Site during this event, and access to Hall Avenue will be restricted to residents with permits.
Among the highlights of the 2-day event are live 18th century period performances by “Otto the Sword Swallower” on both days, and magician “Mr. Bayly” on Saturday only. The live performance schedule will be posted each day of the event. Also featured on both days will be a traditional 18th century Cricket match.
Throughout both days sutlers (vendors) will offer their wares for sale, while an encampment will interpret life in the military during the colonial period. Demonstrations of daily life will add to the event, including colonial toys and games and cooking. Free self-guided tours of historic Johnson Hall will also be available.
A colonial dance, featuring period music performed by Liaisons Plaisantes, will highlight Saturday evening’s activities.
Market Fair is a recreation of an event first hosted by Sir William Johnson in 1772. Johnson, who created his English Georgian estate in 1763, was the largest single landowner and most influential individual in the colonial Mohawk Valley. His success in dealing with the Six Nations had a lasting impact on their relationship with the English, and largely influenced England’s victory in the Anglo-French struggle for control of colonial North America. Today, the main house and flanking stonehouses, originally surrounded by a 700 acre farm, interpret Sir William and Molly Brant’s family life through guided tours of the period room settings, educational programs and special events.
For more information call 762 – 8712 or visit Facebook or www.friendsofjohnsonhall.org, or write darlene.rogers@oprhp.state.ny.us to be placed on the Site’s emailing list.
For more Fulton County events: https://www.44lakes.com/calendar