Happy Thursday! Happy December!
WITHINANUTSHELL – SNOW CROQUET SEASON HAS BEGUN! This Saturday: CLIFTON-FINE SHOP LOCAL THIS SATURDAY hosted by SOS. Nice COLD and snowy this past week. Bernie S. had -1 the other morning! Jeff seen a bear out up the Moore Trail. Blackie prints in the fresh snow! Squirrel and blue jay abound. Thursday calls for WARM and RAIN.... though we predict not enough to melt the snow away. Lions Club out delivering wreaths. The River HAS frozen over and should remain open through this minor rain/thaw. Regular deer season has begun: WEAR ORANGE IN THE WOODS! You may have missed last week's WW #94 which was a little off due to the fact we were out of town for the holiday. ONLY ***8*** WANAKENA WEEKLYS LEFT UNTIL WW #104 (that would be TWO years’ worth of WANAKENA WEEKLY) Next Regular Town Board Meeting December 8th or 15th @ 6:30. Here’s a link to the most recent town board meeting minutes HERE: Town Of Fine: Minutes: November 10, 2021: November Town Board Meeting [Digital Towpath]
FORECAST - Single digits at night over the weekend. Warming up again next week and then back cold. This roller coaster of weather appears to be on the colder side of the spectrum which is good for winter sports enthusiasts. WE LIKE COLD AND SNOW! This weather forecast is brought to you by Wanakena’s own PATTIJACKNAN weather team – a Wanakener garage-pole-mounted weather station and crew. THANKS, TEAM! This weather station can be found HERE: Wanakena, NY 10-Day Weather Forecast | Weather Underground (wunderground.com)
SHOP LOCAL - This Saturday Sept 4th! The S.O.S. in Star Lake has organized yet another Clifton-Fine Shop Local event! Kudos to S.O.S. for recognizing and celebrating Clifton-Fine business. The S.O.S. will be OPEN ALL DAY with local crafters and venders within the building. There is also a passport they have created which can be stamped at local participating businesses throughout the day. Stamped Passport = chance to win gift certificates! Through this event the S.O.S. paves the way for other local Non-Profits, Governments, Economic Development Corporations, Educational Institutions, Associations, Clubs and Hubs to acknowledge and promote the existence of small, local business in the CF Community! Just because local businesses are "for-profit" does not mean they do not have the best interest of the community in-mind. THANKS S.O.S.! SOS, The Adirondack Exhibit Center - Home | Facebook
DOWN AT THE ABODE - SHOP LOCAL THIS SATURDAY THE 4th C'MON DOWN! NEW On View: WANAKENA QUILT by Carol Cassidy and Primrose McVay. MARTIN'S PRETZELS ARE BACK!!! Gift Certificates available! Also, we'd love to snail mail you anything from the shop; tshirts, maps, candy, etc... just give us a call or shoot us an email and we'll figure out the rest! Thanks for your continued support! FRESH PRODUCE. Some upcoming dates to keep in mind: NEW YEARS EVE FESTIVITIES at Otto's Abode - More information to come. Wednesday, 2/2/2022 is GROUNDHOGS DAY and it is also the 104th issue of WANAKENA WEEKLY (two years) therefore we are planning a party - stay tuned. PLAN ON IT: 2022 Whiteout Weekend Festivities in Wanakena Friday night of Presidents Day Weekend. The Friday of Presidents Day Weekend / Whiteout Weekend is Otto's 6TH BIRTHDAY BASH. Did you know there are over SIXTY varieties of beer/cider/seltzer in the walk-in cooler?!?! GULP! NEW CLBC/GREEN GOAT MAPS NAVIGATION MAP OF CRANBERRY LAKE! This map is HOT off the presses and available for purchase here at Otto's Abode for $11.95. In the pantry we've got milk, eggs, dry good groceries in cans, dry good groceries in boxes, dry good groceries in bags, groceries in the freezer, local cheeses, snack sacks, candy racks and more. Also, ice cream, cold drinks, HOT COFFEE, books, maps, postcards, gifts and necessities. NEW TAPE FROM LOCAL MUSICIAN OLA ALDOUS. Trail information for any wondering soul; stop in the shop or give us a call. Right along the Cranberry Lake 50 and a hop skip and a jump up from the Oswegatchie River/Cranberry Lake (SOON TO BE FROZEN)! Post office next door for all your mailing needs 10-noon M-Sat - thanks, Mary! Wee-Keena Library OPEN 24/7/365 on the porch - take a book leave a book - PLEASE DO NOT "DUMP" a "BUNCH" of unwanted books on us; ask first. When else can we say? LOTS, but we've said enough! CLOSED ON TUESDAYS!
BLACKWATERS CAFÉ AND TRADING POST - They'll wrap your presents while you eat; deets on FB. Open: Tuesday and Wednesday 8am-3pm & Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 8am - 7pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. "Yes, we're open! We added a DELI to out cafe and trading post! Daily meat & cheese discounts, veggies, dairy items, bread, specialty foods and gifts, dozens of teas, fishing supplies, local artisan pieces, books. We have two air purifiers, and we have an ONLINE take-out menu if you don't want to come inside. And YES, we still serve beer and wine with your meal!!! www.blackwaterscafe.com 3153094040 - closed the last two weeks of December and the last two weeks of April." CHECK OUT THEIR TRAIL CAM HERE: gotsnowcams.com - New York - paul@NorthernChateau@.com
WANAKENA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION – An Adirondack Ecology class from Edward-Knox School visited the WHA History Center couple weeks ago. Woohoo! WHA Donation Jar down here at Otto's! The bottle and can cart is GONE for the winter. The Walking Tour around Wanakena is CLOSED for the cold-weather season! The History Center is CLOSED for the cold-weather season! WHA Picture Kiosks can still be seen around town, though. Intriguing artifact at Station #4 (photo below)
PACKBASKET ADVENTURES – Website says: "We are OPEN FOR BUSINESS and following NYS DOH Guidelines. We are accepting reservations with proof of completed vaccination protocol OR proof of negative Covid test within 3 days of planned arrival. Come have a safe and relaxing stay!"
RANGER SCHOOL - Back from Thanksgiving Break; A WHOLE WEEK OFF!!! Students! Faculty! Staff! Ranger School Class of 2022 is IN SESSION! Campus hiking trails remain open to the public. Stay away from the buildings, though. CHECK OUT THEIR TRAIL CAM HERE: Webcam | The Ranger School | SUNY ESF
WANAKENA PUBLIC BATHROOM AND DOCK - Public Bathroom CLOSED for the season. Public dock CLOSED for the Season. Well, not "closed", rather, moved to its winter hiatus position down-river. Reason? Freezin'.
WANAKENA CHURCH – Wanakena Church CLOSED for Fall, Winter and Spring. Service schedule September 12th - May 29, 2022: Star Lake 11:00am. ZOOM meeting # 666 365 4813.
WANAKENA CEMETERY ASSOCIATION – Cremation Remains burial has gone up from $150 to $250. Also, there is no longer a backhoe charge for cremation burial because they don’t use a backhoe for cremation burials any longer.
HAREWOOD – Clifton Community Library announced a NEW FACEBOOK page on December 1st... where is it?!! Library Board holds public meetings the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6pm. Library is OPEN Tuesday – Friday 10:00-2:00, Saturday 10:00-1:00, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:00, ****CLOSED ON MONDAYS****. If YOU have a boat or trailer behind the Community Center YOU BETTER MOVE IT! Dec 1st is your deadline. OR ELSE... you'll end up like the poorly-parked frog: TOAD. Cranberry Lake Book Club first Mondays of the month in the basement. Tooley Pond Duck Decoy Showroom in Cranberry Lake is OPEN!!!!!!! John Dragun NEON ARTWORK and MORE down in Windfall… OPEN! Cranberry Lake Boat Club's NEW boating navigation Map is OUT TO THE PUBLIC! Pick up your copy at OTTO'S ABODE in WANAKENA for $11.95. Tilly's at Stone Manor was open for Ice Cream this summer, we're not sure what's next! Do you? Doesn't seem like they are going to be open this winter BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE GETTING THE OL' NEON SIGN FIXED-UP! Lakeside General Store CLOSED for the season Sept 30th! Oh my! Cranberry Lake North Shore Hub has a new break wall and the public docks are TAKEN OUT OF THE LAKE FOR THE SEASON - THANKS HUBBAS! They also got the old church organ put back inside. What ever happened to Grass River Railway? We spoke with someone who’s workin’ on it! They're working on it.
HAREWOOD – Clifton Community Library announced a NEW FACEBOOK page on December 1st... where is it?!! Library Board holds public meetings the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6pm. Library is OPEN Tuesday – Friday 10:00-2:00, Saturday 10:00-1:00, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:00, ****CLOSED ON MONDAYS****. If YOU have a boat or trailer behind the Community Center YOU BETTER MOVE IT! Dec 1st is your deadline. OR ELSE... you'll end up like the poorly-parked frog: TOAD. Cranberry Lake Book Club first Mondays of the month in the basement. Tooley Pond Duck Decoy Showroom in Cranberry Lake is OPEN!!!!!!! John Dragun NEON ARTWORK and MORE down in Windfall… OPEN! Cranberry Lake Boat Club's NEW boating navigation Map is OUT TO THE PUBLIC! Pick up your copy at OTTO'S ABODE in WANAKENA for $11.95. Tilly's at Stone Manor was open for Ice Cream this summer, we're not sure what's next! Do you? Doesn't seem like they are going to be open this winter BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE GETTING THE OL' NEON SIGN FIXED-UP! Lakeside General Store CLOSED for the season Sept 30th! Oh my! Cranberry Lake North Shore Hub has a new break wall and the public docks are TAKEN OUT OF THE LAKE FOR THE SEASON - THANKS HUBBAS! They also got the old church organ put back inside. What ever happened to Grass River Railway? We spoke with someone who’s workin’ on it! They're working on it.
NEWTON FALLS - Shop Local Christmas Shop, Adirondack Community Church. Saturday December 4th, 10-noon in conjuntion with SOS CF Shop Local Saturday (Dec 4th). Shop, Gift-Wrap, and snacks! Santa will be at Newton Falls Fire Hall on the 4th also at 5pm!
OUT WEST - Front page of the Bargain Hunter: GRAND OPENING OF STAR LAKE CHURCH - this Sunday. SOS/Adirondack Exhibit Center/The Old Schoolhouse has organized the 4th annual Clifton Fine Shop Local Saturday which is December 4th! GET INTO IT! Fine Fire Hall Dec 12th 2-5 Sleigh Rides with SANTE. Green Pinky Farm has Christmas Trees and Wreaths and Kissing Balls! COMMUNITY HOLIDAY PARADE Dec 11th - meet at SLFD at 3pm, parade starts at 4, gathering following parade @ SLFD. NEW Book Club Meeting at Coffee Fever past Saturday. Sounds like they will meet every First Saturday of the month at Coffee Fever. Figure Skating Sign-ups NOW! There is certainly other stuff going on, too! Twin Lakes Hotel, Coffee Fever, American Legion, Todd Hardware, Adirondack Pharmacy, Jreck Subs (will close this winter), Community Bank and Circle J’s in Star Lake are open! What's The Scoop has CLOSED for the season. Alcoholics Anonymous Friday nights at 7pm in the SOS Building. Mountain Gate Redemption near Benson Mines is open. UB’s, and Adirondack Rustics, Hillside Diner in Oswegatchie are open! New limited hours at Community Bank in Star Lake effective the 13th. The old IGA is GONE; we'll miss ya! Make way for a fantastic, brand-spanking-new Dollar Store - should be built by Thanksgiving. NEW hours at the Fitness Room at CFCS: It is OPEN to community members 6pm – 8pm and 5pm - 10pm M-F and weekends 6-10am (paperwork required). GO EAGLES!
KIM AND THOMS LOST DOG REPORT - As of today, there are NO lost dogs in Wanakena.
SECOND STREET BIRD AND CRITTER BUREAU - 11/27/21 - Critter report will let you know what is in town. Slow critter week, with the exception of the gray and red squirrels and a black squirrel has arrived. Resident black cat looks fatter with a beautiful thick coat. It will be his 4th winter. No report of coyotes (coydogs) this week. Have had the female and male Cardinals at the feeders for 4 days in a row. The female likes the flat hanging feeder while the male keeps watch on the deck railing. He prefers the seeds on the deck floor. The female is pretty. But the male is outstanding. The flash of red gives an immediate announcement that he is here. They are both very skittish but managed to get a pic of the male. Bernie and Val Carr presented me with a tub of Bird Butter. I filled 3 small cups and put them in the flat feeder. The Chickadee's love it! Thanksgiving Day the birds were heavy feeding – guess they knew that snow was coming. It’s here. Nuthatches, Blue Jays and Gold Finches round out the usual. They all seem to be happy! Photo submitted.
THIS TIME LAST YEAR - SEE IT HERE: Otto's Abode: WANAKENA WEEKLY #43 – 11/26/20 - 12/02/20 (ottosabode.org)
ALL FOR NOW!!!!!!
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"Receipt to Keep oneself warm a while winter with a single Billet of Wood: Take a Billet of Wood of a compenant size, fling it out of the Garret window into the Yard, and then run down-stairs as hard as ever you can drive; and when you have got it, run up again with the same Measure of Speen; and thus keep throwing down and Fetching up till the Exercise shall have sufficiently heated you. This renew as often as the occasion require" - Nathanael Low's Almanack (1748)
"Receipt to Keep oneself warm a while winter with a single Billet of Wood: Take a Billet of Wood of a compenant size, fling it out of the Garret window into the Yard, and then run down-stairs as hard as ever you can drive; and when you have got it, run up again with the same Measure of Speen; and thus keep throwing down and Fetching up till the Exercise shall have sufficiently heated you. This renew as often as the occasion require" - Nathanael Low's Almanack (1748)