EARTHQUAKE...Loud BOOM in Niagara County New York
Loud BOOM in Niagara County New York. A 2.5 magnitude earthquake near 6 Km E/NE Olcott, NY at 12:34 A.M. early this morning.
The USGS believe it originated 4 miles east-northeast of Olcott with a depth of about 3 miles.
This quake left the Niagara County Sheriff's Office flooded with calls overnight, with many residents reporting hearing some type of explosion or a loud boom, including residents in the Town of Newfane
Geological survey officials are not projecting any after shocks or further earthquakes to hit the area at this time.
A Geo-physicist who we spoke to said its important for residents to remember that a 2.5 earthquake is considered very minor, and that reports of hearing a loud boom are really not that uncommon with these quote quick jolt earthquakes.
The First Christmas Season of the Adirondack Carousel
The Adirondack Carousel celebrated its first ever Christmas season in
December 2012. Special Christmas Holiday hours were in place
between just before Christmas and New Year's Eve. Despite the rather
heavy snow storms which blanketed the North Country during this
period of time, many people and entire families turned out to visit the
carousel. The Adirondack Carousel is owned and operated by a not-for-
profit 501(c)3 corporation, and is located in Morris Park in downtown
Saranac Lake, New York. One family comprised of four separate
generations, rode the carousel simultaneously.
During this holiday time the carousel provided its riders with Christmas music played from CD recordings of Wurlitzer 146Bs, Wurlitzer 153s, and Wurlitzer 165 Band Organs.
One family surprised the Adirondack Carousel with a very special Christmas gift in the form of sponsoring, and thus providing the financial funds which has allowed the procurement of a new circular metal barrier fence that will completely encircle the circumference of the carousel mechanism, replacing the current barrier fence which divided the actual carousel mechanism location from the remainder of the carousel building. One can visualize the original wooden, and soon to be replaced, fence in this video. This new fence will drastically increase the amount of useable floor space for carousel observers, and will for the first time allow observers to view and photograph the carousel from any angle they may chose. The new fence has been ordered, and should be installed in the spring of 2013.
Additionally, since the new fence will completely surround the carousel, it will now allow the four sets of double doors that surround the carousel mechanism to be opened for additional ventilation and carousel viewing. WHAT A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE CAROUSEL!
So come one, come all, the young, and the not-so-young, and ride the Adirondack Carousel, conveniently located in the William Morris Park at the corner of Depot Street and Bloomingdale Avenue (New York State Route 3) in downtown Saranac Lake New York, 12983. For those who can only visit the Adirondack Carousel from afar please visit their website at: adirondackcarousel.org, or their Facebook page. For your enjoyment the Adirondack Carousel now has an on-line gift shop featured on their website which can ship to almost any location in the world. In several of the photographs of one of the indoor Christmas trees one can visualize Carousel Pavers, each with its individualized inscriptions. These pavers may be purchased thru the on-line gift shop or at the Carousel in dominations of $100, $200, or $500, and remember that since the Adirondack Carousel is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation under the Internal Revenue Service Code of the United States government purchase of such pavers under almost all circumstances are fully tax deductible for federal tax, and may qualify for state tax deductions on a state by state basis, although one must always check with one's individual tax advisor for final confirmation of tax deductibility. In the spring, after the snow has melted and the ground has thawed, these pavers will be transferred to one of the paths that either leads up to the Carousel building from the street, or the brick pathway that immediately surrounds the Carousel building. So honor children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends, or whatever or whomever you like, in a meaningful and lasting way while helping to support this worthy cause.
All of the Christmas music in this presentation was played by a 1926 Wurlitzer 165 Band Organ which until 1994 was located in the carousel building of the Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester, N.Y. Unfortunately in March 1994, while undergoing roof repair work, the carousel building, and subsequently the carousel and Wurlitzer 165 band organ were destroyed in a massive fire. Luckily, previous to the fire Dynamic Recording and Kaspersin Publishing of Rochester, N.Y. had recorded these Christmas selections from the band organ and preserved them on their CD Carousel Christmas. Please visit their website at dynamicmusic.com for purchase of this great CD of Christmas Carousel music. Dynamic Recording and Kaspersin Publishing granted the producer of this video permission to use the music contained within the CD Carousel Christmas as the soundtrack for this video. Thanks Dave and Jackie Kaspersin!
Lake Ontario from New York
Lake Ontario from the beautiful shoreline in New York between Niagara Falls and Rochester.
King William Stinson Band Organ at Olcott Rally
Clip of Barney Google (Rose & Conrad, from Wurlitzer 165 roll 6617) played by the Stinson Model 2000M concert band organ King William. Recorded July 27, 2008 at the Carousel Organ Assoc. of America rally at Olcott Beach, New York.
ONTARIO BEACH PIER, RECORD HIGH WATER
Saturday May 20, 2017 at the Ontario Beach Park video shows people walking on the pier and water overtaking the surface of the pier. Many people got their feet wet. This is due to a combination of record high water and winds from the north causing flood on homes along the lake.
Destination of the Week: Niagara Falls State Park
During the week of June 17 to June 23, visit Niagara Falls State Park and snap a picture! The best photo will win $100 to Dunkin' Donuts, and be eligible to win our Grand Prize and Runner Up prize. Visit buffalonews.com/discover for more information!
Rev. Charles W. Whitmore, 1st Lieutenant, US Army, Vietnam War
1st Lieutenant Charles W. Whitmore
Hometown: Newfane, NY
Place of Birth: Lockport, New York
Inducted: 4 January 1969
United States. Army
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States. Army. Armored Cavalry Division, 10th
United States. Army. Armored Cavalry Regiment, 11th
Interviewed by Orchard Park, H.S., Orchard Park, NY
3 May 2006
Orchard Park, NY
Whitmore, Rev. Charles W.
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse Regiment)
Tank platoon leader
Is now an Associate Rector at St. Paul's Episcopal Parish in Bellingham, Washington.
Veteran oral history interview published by the New York State Military Museum.
The State of New York, the Division of Military and Naval Affairs and the New York State Military Museum are not responsible for the content, accuracy, opinions or manner of expression of the veterans whose historical interviews are presented in this video. The opinions expressed by those interviewed are theirs alone and not those of the State of New York.
Elderly Cancer Survivor is Reconstructing Antique Carousel
An elderly man who has survived two bouts of cancer is rebuilding an antique carousel for kids.
Inspiration is all around us. One such source is, 69-year-old, Vean Woodbrey, from Utah who has dealt with two bouts of cancer. He also lives with diabetes.
Woodbrey now spends his golden retirement years in his workshop, reconstructing a rare 1930s carousel for children to enjoy.
His only wish is to finish the amusement park ride before his health drastically declines.
He is hand carving all of the animals himself. Woodbrey states When you have cancer, you take an inventory of what you've done, but there's so many things you still want to do.
He hopes to make the carousel handicapped accessible for kids who are less fortunate. He claims the carousel rebuilding project is saving his life, taking his mind off of his medical troubles. Now he is returning the favor, bringing the ride back to life.
Woodbrey stills needs a motor for the carousel, but he has spent around $30,000 on it thus far.
Johnstone Park Kiddie Playground Carousel
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