It ws named after two local servicemen who were killed in action during WW II, Beecher Parker and Elmer Benton.
Pfc. Beecher Parker was killed in Italy on 6 January, 1944 and was awarded the Silver Star for bravery in action, posthumously. His company was pinned down by heavy enemy fire, and he as part of a wire team, went out to string a communication line to the cammand post. The irony is that they succeeded uninjured. Then the line was knocked out and they went out again to repair it and that was when he was killed. His body was returned to the USA in 1949 and he was buried in Cedar River Cemetery.
Elmer Benton was in the navy as a turret gunner on an LST and was killed in action on 28 April, 1944, he had just turned 18. He was on LST 531 which was involved in Operation Tiger, an amphibious training exercise off the southern coast of England, in preparation for D Day. German E boats attracted by the unusually high radio activity homed in and found this large non-combatant force. The fast German boats quickly closed in to torpedo as many as they could, then scoot away. Three LSTs were lost, one was crippled badly, another exploded in flames and LST 531, sank in 6 minutes. Elmer was killed along with most hand on board, there were only a few survivors. In all, that day, 749 troops were lost which was the highest number of casualties ever lost in a training exercise during the entire war.
Indian Lake Blue Mountain Fish and Game Associatio
The Indian Lake / Blue Mountain Fish and Game Association, Inc. is an organization dedicated to the promotion of better fishing, hunting, and shooting sportsmanship as well as the conservation of the Adirondack's natural resources. The Association supports youth and community-based activities which encompasses these goals. Instruction in the proper handling of firearms and the support of legislation pertaining to the use or ownership of firearms are also important values to the Association.
Be Part Of A Great Association That Gives Back To the Kids and Community
Sponsor Annual Kids Fishing Derby
CoSponsor Annual Ice Fishing Derby
Sponsor Teenagers to DEC Summer Environmental Camp
Hiking, Canoeing, Cross-country Ski Outings
Annual Membership Barbecue
Annual Cabin Fever Dinner
Friendly Competitive Rifle and Muzzleloader Shoots
Monthly Meetings (except Nov. & Dec.)
Monthly Newsletter (except Dec.)
Rifle and Pistol Range - Open to Members 8:30 am to Sunset Daily
ACA certified trap range
Trap Range Open to Public Every Sunday (June - Sept.) 12 noon to 3 pm
NEW FOR 2005! 1st Annual Turkey Shoot
Become a Member
Membership is open to any person who has similar interests and is willing to support the Association through occasional volunteering of time to help further the Association's goals. Information on becoming a member is available on the Contact us page.
Meetings are at Byron Park on the last Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 PM.
The Group meets at 1pm on the 2nd Tuesday. Craft projects Tues at 9.
Phone:
518-648-5955
Contact:
Kay Harris
Address:
Meeting Place Byron park
Indian Lake, NY 12842
The North Country Crafters meet each Tuesday at Byron Park to work on Craft projects. At the monthly club meeting projects are announced and you can sign up for the one you want to work on.
The North Country Crafters have the following creed.
We will live our home life with the highest ideals. Children are the future of America. Raise them with sound bodies, clear minds, happy spirits and generous characters.
Place service above comfort; believe loyalty to high purposes can overcome discordance and neighborliness can supercede haterd; never be discouraged.
Be generous with our enthusiams. Help the less fortunate.
Expect our community to become the best of communities.
Cooperate with others to create the utmost in home and community life.
This is the offer to the homemakers and crafters of today.
231 Cedar River Road Main Street Main Street
Indian Lake, NY 12842
We are a club of people who enjoy snowmobiling. We meet on the First Saturday of the month at Byron Park at 6:00 PM. Usually we enjoy eating together and discussing snowmobiling. Our club was organized in 1967 and sponsored our first race in 1969. We also either sponsor or assist with snowmobiling events and lobby for an improved snowmobiling experience.
The following events are scheduled for 2005:
January 15 Poker Run
January 20 Mens Trip to Canada
January 28-30 Races at Cedar River Golf Course
February 20 Whole Club Trip to Canada
March Steak Roast to end the Season
Officers: President Douglas Wells
Vice President Tim Pine
Secretary Judy Peak
Treasurer Rhonda Wells
Publicity Stuart Pine
Join us for an exciting and safe snowmobiling experience.
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