Welcome to the Star Lake Protective Association!
  The
SLPA has been dedicated to the preservation of Star Lake for over 100
years! The Star Lake Protective Association's
mission is "to promote the protection and improvement of Star Lake
and the surrounding property and environment". We are a non-regulatory,
non-profit
organization which conducts meetings twice a year and sponsors
recreational events and
activities for lake residents and visitors. See
About the SLPA
for more information.
Star Lake, located in northern New York State, is a small, pristine lake situated in the western
foot-hills of the Adirondack Mountains.
Star Lake shares its borders with a
hamlet of the same name. About half of its
lake residents live here year-round in winterized homes, enjoying four true
"north country" seasons. Others
come to Star Lake on vacations,
week-ends or "for the summer" to visit their vacation cottages,
some of which are well over 100 years old, built in the true Adirondack
camp fashion. All enjoy the
cool, crystal-clear lake water in a
great variety of ways. Fishing, swimming, and all types of water sports
and boating are popular. There is a Star Lake Regatta every year for
sailing enthusiasts. Canoes and kayaks are in abundance.
Many
consider their "rafts" the vehicle of choice as they slowly
motor around the lake in relative luxury and comfort. Motor boats
and jet skis are also popular for tubing, knee boarding and water
skiing. There is something for everyone on this very special
little lake.
This site was developed in March, 2007
and is constantly evolving as new new content
is being planned and articles are revised. You are invited to browse around
and come back often for updated or new information. If you are a
member, look for Association news, particularly in the
Members' Area (you will need a
username and password). If you are not a member, please consider
joining us in our endeavor to keep Star Lake beautiful, clean and safe
for all to enjoy for generations to come. Please feel free to use
the multi-purpose
Feedback form to comment on the site or ask
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Star Lake Handbook
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Historical Tour
through Postcards
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 Click
here
to access the most recent
edition of a 20-page color booklet describing scenic Star Lake
and the Protective Association. Use the
feedback link to order copies, if
you like. Past editions are available for viewing in PDF
format.
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 A
Postcard Gallery has been added to the
Members' Area of the site. Take a
tour of Star Lake as our
grandparents knew it. Many of the postcards here date back to the
early 1900's, when Star Lake was a thriving recreational summer retreat
for many. Visit "Post Cards" to see Star Lake in a
totally different way. (A username/password is required) |
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2012 SLPA Meetings and Events
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Event
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Place |
Time |
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Sat, June 30 |
Regular Meeting-socializing/refreshments;
meeting to follow |
Adirondack Exhibit Center (Old Schoolhouse--SOS) |
10:00 am |
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Sun, July 15 |
First Lake Clean-up (day after SL
Firemen's Field Day |
Meet at CFCS (school) parking lot |
9:00 am |
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Sat, July 21 |
Benson Mines Tour (rain date: July 22) |
Meet at George’s Gravel Pit, Rt. 3 |
10:00 am |
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Sat, Aug 4 |
8th Annual
Poker-Run |
Meet at the sandbar to register |
12:00 noon |
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Sat, Aug 18 |
Second Lake Clean-up |
Meet at CFCS (school) parking lot |
9:00 am |
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Sat, Aug 25 |
Annual Dinner Meeting 5:00 cocktails, 6:00
Meeting, Dinner to follow |
Twin Lakes Hotel (details tentative) |
5:00 pm |
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Star Lake Weather at a Glance...
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2011 Ice-out April 21st! |
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Data
is from a weather station recently installed by Bill D.
at the east end of Post Office Bay. The station is hosted
by Weather Underground and can also be accessed from their
web
site.
Star Lake weather data can also be found on the
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 Ice-out is called when the vast majority of the
lake is navigable and clear of ice, except for small
accumulations in colder bays. On the 20th, winds first out of the east,
then west, and temps in the 50's pushed the honey-combed ice
masses around, breaking them up. By morning of the 21st,
most of the lake was free, but snow overnight and 34 for a high
kept most of the rafts and boats away, waiting for better
weather. The timing this year is about average; but we
were spoiled last year with an April 3rd ice-out and beautiful
weather. |
Article
about Star Lake Rafts...
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 Click
here to read a June 27,
2010 article in The Plain Dealer of Cleveland, OH,
written by Evelyn Theiss, recent visitor to Star Lake.
Click here for a link to the article on the web site
Cleveland.com.
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Recent Meeting Minutes:
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Member Information & Logon
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 If you're interested in what
happened at the last meeting, visit the recent
meetings link. While the archives are for members
only, we are providing minutes from the most recent meetings in order to
keep everyone in the community informed of SLPA activities and
events. Also, a copy of the latest
spring mailing is found here. If you are on the lake, perhaps you might come to
the next meeting?
(photo by Rod Miller)
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 We maintain a members' area that is password-protected to
insure the
privacy of our members. If you already have your logon
info, feel free to visit the
Members'
Area. If you are a member and don't yet
have a username and password; or, if you would like
to join the SLPA, please use the feedback
form to contact us. Currently, dues are $20 per calendar year.
(photo by Leon Zois)
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'Tis the Season...
Here are some of the most recent seasonal pictures of the lake.
Click a picture for a larger view; click "back" to return here. To see
more, go to the 'Tis the Season page
in the Members' Area (a username/password is required).
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2012 and the winter season continued an
unseasonably mild January with above-average temperatures and
very little snow on the ground. Snow pretty much melted in
the rain by the end of January. Only a handful of nights
below zero reminded us where we live; many have saved a great
deal on their heating bills. Ice on the lake formed fairly
late in January, curtailing many winter lake activities. |
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1/22/2012 An unseasonably warm
January shows how much snow is on the ground--not much, soon to
melt. |
1/22/2012 One lonely ice
shanty--marks a late ice fishing season due to unusual warmth
and lack of ice. |
12/25/2011 'Tis the season for
indoor activities, staying warm. |
12/23/2011 'Looks like a white
Christmas is on the way. |
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12/20/2011 The ice almost covers the
entire lake, with a thin layer of recent snow. |
12/18/2011 Another "star" over Star
Lake--you can almost feel how cold the morning was! |
12/18/2011 A thin layer of ice and
snow coat the trees and reflect off the ice in the morning sun. |
12/18/2011 The sun peeks over
the eastern horizon, reflecting on the thin ice. |
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12/10/2011 After a few really cold
nights, the bays begin to skin over with a thin layer of ice. |
11/28/2011 Storm clouds come in from
the south after a great Thanksgiving. |
11/23/2011 It's beginning to look a
lot like winter! |
11/17/2011 Another early snow
storm blows across the lake. |
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11/6/2010 A panorama of Star Lake, looking east off
Swiss Point, kind of makes you shiver as early snow showers
blanketed the lake...
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