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'ht^S'J^Mii^^'''^ 1 r*>5r*iS VBPV '• <v xedS upper Lake Free Press Volume 109 Number 35 U.S.P.S. (644-140) Banner crowd and superb evening sets stage for Museum's \Great Tupper Lake Lawn Party\ Thurs. and Tupper Lake Herald Tupper Lake, New York WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1, 2004 Home Delivery 75« PllCC 60 <* T —'•«*—— •flOTMlllll by Dan McClelland After a summer of predictably damp and rainy conditions, the nearly 300 who joined Natural History Museum officials for their first annual Great Tupper Lake Lawn Party Thursday basked in some of the best weather our area can offer. Th.e warm evening was perfect for the museum benefit on the front lawn of the Tupper Lake Country Club. * The fund raiser was organized by a coalition of community organizations, under the genera] chairmanship of Ellen Maroun. It raised over $11,000 towards the museum project now in the excavation phase of construction here. From a podium in front of die course's lower nine Museum Trustee Jim Carr told the large crowd of Tupper Lakers and friends that like the magnificent town-owned golf course, the new museum will also be a great \community asset.\ He introduced Mrs. Maroun, who he called \an outstanding leader,\ both in the Adirondacks end at the state level. ^ \It's a great night...and what a party this is,\ Mrs. Maroun told the museum supporters before her who were enjoying the drinks of all sorts and delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared and served in style by the Sand Trap Restaurant staff. She introduced the leaders of what she called \an incredible marketing team\ who represented the organizations which sponsored that night's benefit for die museum: Mary Sparks of the Tupper Lake Rotary Club, Dan McClelland of the Tupper Lake Lions Club, Mark Moeller of the American Legion, Mike Kmack of Sunmount DDSO, Dennis Jones of the Kiwanis Club, Shawn Stuart of the Knights of Columbus and Dick Parent of the Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club. „ \Tonight we're in the good company of friends and neighbors\ who have come together to support this wonderful project, she noted. Pointing to the event's great turnout Mrs. Maroun said it shines \a bright light on this community.\ \Up to five year ago Tupper Lake was experiencing what I like to call a dry spell\ when there was a dismal outlook for the future. \That was then, however, and this is now. Like a friend would say, that horse is dead...get off it!\ \Today our community is riding a stallion...we have a bright future!\ Of recent, she said, Tupper Lake \has been blessed with visionaries...people who know how to dream!\ The Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, once just a dream, is now looming towards reality, Mrs. Maroun told the excited crowd. \Tupper Lakers are standing tall...and that's proud testimony to our early settlers who had the strength and courage\ to settle this wild land. When the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new museum happens in the very near future, that'll be a proud moment in the community's history. Mrs. Maroun reminded die crowd of Joe Gokey, one of Tupper Lake's earliest mayors, who said \New York City will never amount to much, it's too far from Tupper Lake!\ \The Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks will amount to much and move on to greater things than we can even now imagine:..because it's right in the middle of Tupper Lake,\ she told the well-wishers. She introduced former APA chairman, former town judge and former Franklin County Legislator Jim Frenette who she described as \a consummate teacher and one of Tupper Lake's most valuable resources.\ Continued on page 5 Mini-car show to promote new museum exhibit \*' The old Mark Barry farmhouse on Stetson Road will be die scene of a mini-car show on* Saturday, September 4 from I p.m. to 6 p.m. Local owners of Classic autos will have their vehicles on display on the Heritage Museum Exhibit grounds. The museum exhibit will be open for public viewing during that time with coffee. apple cider and donuts available to the public. The bottom floor level of the farmhouse has been transformed into a neat exhibit of local pictures, memorabilia and artifacts. The exhibit is free to the public and open daily from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. until September 12. First Day of School America Campaign in 2nd year at Tupper On Tuesday, September 7, the Tupper Lake Middle School along with the LP Quinn Elementary School and community leaders, will take part in a tradition shared by thousands of schools in America. The First Day of School America Campaign is a family involvement program which was initiated in Bennington, Vermont in 1997, and has been enjoying steady growth ever •since. Local organizers were attracted to First Day's approach because of its inclusion of area employers. Most of our students' parents work outside the home and without the employers' help it would be extremely difficult for parents to attend First Day programs. In consideration, some employers may offer release time to parents so they may attend First Day activities. The First Day of School America Campaign has effectively turned opening day into a real community-wide event. As part of the First Day lineup, Tupper Lake Middle School and LP Quinn Elementary will be offering several programs for parents, all designed to encourage year-round family involvement in education. Continued on page 2 A crowd of nearly 300 enjoyed the excellent summer weather and the good company of friends and neighbors at the first annual \Great Tupper Lake Lawn Party, a benefit for the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks staged by a coalition of local organizations. Ellen Maroun chaired the fund raising event. In addition to a packed bar area at the Sand Trap Lounge, museum supporters relaxed on the lawn outside, listening to four speakers that evening. In the photo at right, Tupper's Glnny Frenette was sporting her \Gone Fishing\ headwear designed by daughter Cindy tor that afternoon's Bug Bonnet Parade...see page 4. f Grass Drags a gol Racers, start your engines! Snowmobiles, that is! Early this Saturday, snowmobilers will take over the municipal park area fc? a day of \Grass Drags\ with dune race lanes set up and exciting imM%lll&kgpl^^W^W^:' r ' ' ; Highlighting the day will be kids, vintage, stock and improved (?) races with double round elimination. Grudge matches will also be on the docket. Race time is scheduled for 11 a,m. with registration taking place until 10 a.m. that day. All are welcome to come out and cheer on you favorite competitor. The event is sponsored by the Tupper Lake Snowmobilers. / Msgr. E. Dumas remembered, honored during weekend events by Sue Mitchell Over 50 local residents gathered under cloudy skies early Saturday afternoon in front of the Knights of Columbus Hall for a short dedication ceremony honoring Msgr. Edmund Dumas. As of Saturday, the local K. of C. Council is now officially the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Dumas Council 2177. Monsignor Dumas was first assigned to minister at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake in 1937 as assistant pastor. Except for a few brief appointments to other parishes in the north country he served the Tupper Lake parishes for almost five decades. In 1985, upon his retirement. Bishop Brzana named him Pastor Emeritus of St. Alphonsus Church and Special Parochial Vicar. Monsignor Dumas, who over the years won the hearts of hundreds of people throughout the north country passed away in August of 2000. Opening the noon time ceremony Saturday, Past Grand Knight Kozhaya \Zig\ Akiki, chairman of the event, and Grand Knight Dan Santerre welcomed those gathered and introduced Mayor Sandie Strader and Franklin County Legislator Paul Maroun. \Msgr. was chaplain of our council for many years and it's only fitting that he's honored in this way,\ Mr. Akiki said. \He was an active chaplain who attended all the meetings and didn't sit quietly by. He talked, he sang, he joked, and he was an inspiration to all of us. It's a privilege and honor to have our council named after him.\ Mayor Strader congratulated the Knights of Columbus members saying they couldn't have chosen a better person than Monsignor to name their council after. \Last night I tried to think of things about Msgr. and a lot of things came to mind that we have done together over the years. I'm sure if you slop and think about it, there'll be a smile on your laces, too.\ Legislator Maroun presented the American flag to Don LaBarge, president of the Home Association, saying when Mr. Akiki had called him to see if he would be able to acquire an appropriate flag for the occasion, he decided to donate the one the local Honor Guard had presented to him when his own father had passed away. \My family and Monsignor were neighbors for years,\ he said. \We played golf together, we parlied together and shared many memories together. He was a great asset to the entire community and north country.\ The legislator recounted that that week he had been in Westville. NY and learned that Monsignor had baptized \our current pastor,\ The Rev. Kris Lauzon. Receiving the flag from Legislator Maroun, Kevin Keeler, Faithful Navigator 4th Degree and Mark Moeller, Commander of the American Legion Post 220 slowly raised in to full staff while Hubert Boudreau led those assembled in The Star Spangled Banner in honor of all the men and women serving in the armed forces throughout the world. As the flag rose three fourths of the way up the pole, the sun broke through the clouds as if to signify Msgr. was smiling down in satisfaction. \After much work and prayer by the members of the Knights of Columbus Council 2177, we gather now to bless and rededieale this council nail in honor of Msgr. Dumas for the glory of God and the building up of His kingdom here on earth.\ Rev. Lauzon said. \This hull will be available to members* Continued on page 2 The Rev. Kris Lauzon, pastor of Alphonsus and Holy Name Churches blesses ths: newly dedicated Knights of Columbus Wall and; the many residents who turned out tor the* occasion. The Saturday ceremony was followed by a luncheon and Mass with the first Msgr.* Edmund Dumas Golf Tournament held Sunday. •
