Date: 26 Dec 2005
Comments:
Neat site. My family lived in Jay until 1959, or 1960. The
pictures and history bring back lots of memories even though I
was small when we moved. Our family continued to visit there for
many years. John Douglass, Palmer, Alaska jjdouglass@hotmail.com.
Date: 30 Nov 2005
Comments: In the 1960s my family vacationed at a small resort
with shops and restaurant named Tirolerland. Please forgive me
if I have misspelled the name, but I believe I have it correct.
It was an authentic reproduction of the German town and we had a
wonderful time. The restaurant had delicious German food also.
Could you please give me any information about it? My email
address is zeno333@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
Date: 25 Nov 2005
Comments:
I used to live in ausable forks as a kid we use to
travel over that black wooden bridge.it really brings back
memories to see it again thanks Eric Burgoyne
Date: 09
Nov 2005
Comments:
Considering relocating to the north county from Maryland.
Could I receive some feedback about the middle school and
high school programs and schools themselves? Also the
sports programs offered at each? Thank you. blondie_21157@yahoo.com
Editors note:
The AuSable Valley Central School districts web site is .....
http://avcs.org/index.shtml
Date: 08
Oct 2005
Comments:
Our car broke down in your town on Fri. Oct.7th, as a result
we spent 4 hrs. waiting for it to be repaired. Not only were the
people who worked in the garage (Devins) courteous, competent
and friendly, everyone else we met who worked in or visited the
deli was equally pleasant. Best of luck with the bridge project,
it is one of the the most beautiful areas we visited on our
stay. Also the cheese we bought at the deli was so delicious we
wish we had got more! Is that possible? Keep up the good work,
we'll be back. Dennis O'Connell(denocon@optonline.net)
Date: 29
Sep 2005
Comments:
First, I would like to thank everyone that started this web
page and continues to improve and add articles to this site.
Town of Jay is "ALIVE and Well".
Just to let the folks know whats happening around the Township
of Jay who admire the Jay area from afar.
Many new and improvements are in the works.
First and foremost the JEMS group will build a great new
building next to the Village Green. Adding onto the "old
firehouse", extending into the adjoining vacant lot.
Young admirer of Arto Manaco, Christopher Straight is building
entrance signs in the memory to Arto from bothe direction into
the hamelt of Upper Jay. Out of Room to write numerous new
projects, Smile PK Coolidge
Date: 07 Sep 2005
Comments:
Hi Jay,
My Name is Daryl Laduke I am the
son of Skip Ward and Marliyn Ward of Au Sable Forks my
Grandmother is Margarute Ward of Jay i saw your web sight and
just how much i miss the area i went to school with alot of
folks from Jay and my hearti always in the adirondacks as
well.The Navy brought me to Charleston S.C where i retired from
the Navy if anyone would like to contact me old friends my
e-mail adress is DWladuke@aol.com thanks and keep up the good
work on the web page best wishes Daryl
Date: 03 Sep
2005
Comments:
I live in Columbus Ohio but my heart is in the Northern
Adirondacks.
One day I will be back, I love your area. Larry in Columbus.
Date: 31 Aug
2005
Comments:
to all town residents. i have a 1977 harley davison
sportster in mint condtion. would like to trade for some land in
the jay area. if any intrest, please contact me @ steveshovel@hotmail.com.
the bike is almost 30 years old, and runs like a champ.
currently it's of the road, in a heated garage.
thank you
steve waters
Date: 26 July 2005
Comments:
"I think Jay is just about the friendliest town I've
ever been in."
---Robert Laino, Rocky Point, NY
Date: 21
Jun 2005
Comments:
I and my sister and parents have fond memories of several
visits to the Land of Makebelive in the 60s. Over the years I
have chanced to met a few other people who also visited the Land
of Makebelieve as children or with their children, and they all
express the same fondness for the place. We all felt that it was
the best compared with other regional places like the Enchanted
Forest of Santas workshop. It would be awsome if the place could
be restored and opened even in some limited fashion.
Date: 27 May
2005
Comments:
Excellent maps. Great help for anyone looking to find places
in Jay, Upper Jay, and Ausable Forks.
One question: Black Brook is not shown on the map.
Thanks for the information.
Janet Taylor
Date: 07
May 2005
Comments:
my family has a long history in Jay, NY as well, yet I
always meet a "brick wall " when it
comes to finding out my genealogy. My name is Micah
Mclean. Can you help???? Thank you for your time..
I am in NC, but my heart will always be in N.Y.!
Date: 20 Apr
2005
Comments:
What ever happened to the Land of Make Believe? Did it go
out of business? When I was young, maybe 5 or 6 years old, I
remember my parents taking me there.
WebEditor Note: The Land Of Make Believe was
closed in 1980 and was the creation of Arto Monaco who has
passed away but a local group in town have formed the Arto
Monaco Historical Society and their website is.........
www.ArtoMonaco.org
This is all very new so bookmark the site and see how you can
participate in the organization and perhaps your memories or old
photos can be used on the site. Thanks for your interest.
Date: 14
Apr 2005
Comments:
I live in Pennsylvania but my heart is in Jay. Thanks for
making it possible to visit often via your website. Beautifully
done with good information. Jay and the Adirondacks are
indeed special. AHS
Date: 02
Apr 2005
Comments:
Hello, I'm Vickie Trombley. My family has a long history
with this wonderful Town. My relatives from past generations
resided in this Town. If you have an opportunity please come
visit the Town, you will be welcomed with open arms. Please find
the time to ride to an area called Grove Road there is a new
park and picnic area there were you can have a great day with a
varity of activities as there is a youth field directly across
from the park and bring your fishing poles as this park is
located on the Au Sable River. Hope to find you in the
Town real soon. God Bless.
Mrs. Vickie Trombley
Date: 25
Feb 2005
Comments:
Dear Town of Jay and visitors,
My name is Christopher Straight and I have lived
here in Jay all my life. Jay is one of the most simple but full
of activity. I was a little disapointed about how they remade
the Covered Bridge. The old... I mean new covered bridge lookes
good but when the fite came about the old covered bridge and the
"old" covered bridge is gone!? I guess, its just
another story that I can tell my children & grandchildren
when I'm in my rocking chair. Just to let everybody know I hope
to fallow in Arto Monaco's foot steps. I will never be Arto but
Arto was My Hero! In the past year and I hope in the coming
years to run my own paper The Valley Road Pot Hole Press. The
funny paper similar to the Cactus Flatts Bagette from The Land
OF MakeBelieve. Someday I will have my own Land Of MaKeBelieve
hopefully in the Town of Jay. Look for me in the coming years.
Christopher Straight Feb.25th 2005
Date: 09
Feb 2005
Comments:
My name is Kristy Cave and I am the daughter of Jim and
Laurie Cave, and the grandaughter of Elizabeth "Betty"
Cave. This website is very interesting. I found the pictures and
pamphlets to be very informative as to the history of Jay. I
love this town and it is fascinating to see how it was created.
I only wish there were more pictures of its history so I could
see what it looked like back then.
Date: 01 Feb
2005
Comments:
Dear Jay,
I have been visiting the Adirondacks since I was a child.
My father went to Hawkeye Trail Camps on Silver Lake in 40's.
He bought property in 1955 and built an A-frame cabin
there. I spent many summers (1973-1977) at that same Camp
until it closed in 1977, because the owner Helen Post Hartz (Hartzie)
passes away and nobody took over running the camp. My
grandfather ended up selling the A-frame sometime in the 90's.
So the family ended up renting the cabin that my father
built. My sister and I used to drive around getting lost
on all the back roads until we came upon the covered bridge.
What a site, the stream was so beautiful and the water so
clear. We've been coming to the river in Jay every year to
enjoy the cool waters and now my children play there. My
question is what is the date of the covered bridge? When
was it erected? My husband and I were there when they
closed it down when a tire of a truck (school bus, maybe?) went
through the boards on the bottom. I'm thinking it was
about the year 1987? Please let me know. Thanks for the
web-site. Beth Ann (Houck) Svoboda misbas1003@yahoo.com
Date: 29
Dec 2004
Comments:
My dad and his family were born and raised in the area, and
many of them still live here. I remember all the trips that were
made when I was a child to this area. Swimming in the Ausable
between Jay and Ausable Forks, or visiting the Land of
Makebelieve, or camping at the campsite between Upper Jay and
Keene..those were some very happy memories. I am interested in
Adirondack theme parks, I collect memorabillia especially from
the obscure ones no longer in operation. I am looking for any
information on, or memorabillia of "Prehistoric
Garden"(later known as "Mystery Spot"). Any
information would be appreciated. Thank you and have a great New
Year!!
Tim LaFountain
Date: 27 Nov
2004
Comments:
Oh the memories. They say there's no place like
home... ( How true )
Born the 11th child I remember many things about this great
town!
Growing up was wonderful there. The movie's, Labor Day parades,
the nice
stone wall that had to fall ): The beautiful river.. We couldn't
wait to
get there. Yes, those were the days in my home town. I'm
really
enjoying this site tonight. Thank you so much and good night!!
Vicky (Millie) Desotelle
Date: 25 Nov
2004
Comments:
We visit Saranac Lake two or three times a year, and always
are sure to visit Jay. I was so happy to find such a great site
for such a wonderful town! We have a family-oriented live
theatre here in Brooklyn ... but I secretly dream about living
up in Jay or SL and opening a quiet little theatre there. Even
looked into bringing a show up there last year. Alas, life gets
in the way. Anyhow. I'm a preservation buff, and the restoration
of the bridge is thrilling! See you in early December, Jay!
-Phil BrooklynTheatre@aol.com
Date: 24
Nov 2004
Comments:
Your website is fascinating. Reading it carefully.
My ancestor Henry Monroe Slater(1824), son of Ira Slater
b. Guilford, VT, lived in the area and the family bible says
Essex County, N.Y.. I visited your town about 8 years ago
briefly and want to return. Where can I find cemetery
information for my ancestors? The local phone book had
many Slater listings and maybe some will be able to help with
family history. Thank you. will return for another
visit to your beautiful town. Thank you,. Dean
Slater. do_slater@msn.com.
Date: 01 Nov
2004
Comments:
I lived in this town for almost 15 years, my father, Glenn
Williams is a volunteer firefighter, My Uncle Eric, Aunt Wendy
and Aurthur lived up the road from me. My grandmother, Nina
Williams lived down the road from me. My Uncle Kurt, Aunt Angie
and Briana lived up the road from me as well. I lived in Mac and
Helen's trailer by the town square for almost 10 years. I just
recently moved to Chestertown, N.Y. with my mom, Judy (Williams)
Kingsley, my sister Allie Williams and my new step dad Dave
Kingsley.
I send love to everyone in my home town.
Kristena Williams
Date: 13 Oct
2004
Comments:
As a native of the Town of Jay, I am very proud that the folks
back home have put together such an excellent web site! Exquisite
job! I get home fairly often, but it is great to be able
to come to this website anytime I want to! And, Warren
Barber, it was great to read your comments! I was also a
member of the class of 1975!
Joanne Nugent (jonuggie@yahoo.com)
Date: 05 Oct
2004
Comments:
I am trying to find out the name and address of the
owner of the old
brick schoolhouse in town. I understand it might be for
sale. Please
email me at the following:
Hatmomma@aol.com
Thank you for your kind assistance, Rosie Kelly
Date: 23 Sep
2004
Comments:
I happened on your web site by accident, and it sure brought
back a flood of memories! I grew up in Jay, left in 1976,
and have lived in Germany since then. Maybe one day I'll
get back there for a visit. Landing on your site nudged
the urge! Would love to hear from anyone I know that still
might be around. Warren Barber - w2barber@aol.com
Date: 11 Sep
2004
Comments:
I was raised in the town of Jay, left there in 1959 when my
mother Dixie Williams passed away, I have never forgotten my
roots or the way of life there in Jay, N.Y., where everyone knew
everyone else and really cared! All our neighbors were
wonderful, Ray & Naomi Williams, Ray & Flossie Ward,
Reggie & Ramona Thwaits, Gib & Esther Manley, Mac &
Helen Mc Donald, what wonderful people. I have traveled
all over the United States, but never have I or my husband and 2
daughters ever found a more beautiful place to visit or live
than the Adirondacks. If you haven't ever been to Jay and
surrounding areas and are looking for a real "Norman
Rockwell" town, then visit Jay you will find it there!
Dawn (Williams) Savage now in Tucson, Arizona.
Date: 10 Sep
2004
Comments:
As a life long resident of Jay I truly enjoyed visiting this web
site and I'm going to send it on to friends and realatives that
I know will also enjoy seeing all these sites again. Thanks to
all the people that put this site together.
Date: 29 Aug
2004
Comments:
Outstanding web site! Brought back a "flood"
of memories riding in my parents car across your covered bridge
in the 50's. Spent my entire summers from the late 40's
thru 90's in the Adirondack region and miss it dearly. What
ever happened to Land of Make Believe, Ole McDonalds Farm (Lake
Placid), Land of 1000 Animals, Frontier Town. It seems
like yesterday that everyone had one those attractions cardboard
advertisments wired to their bumpers. I hope the region
never surrenders it's rural charms.
Bruce, Dallas, Texas
Date: 09 Aug
2004
Comments:
Except for a brief tour (shown an old Family Cemetery and Farm)
I was given of Jay many years ago I have never been to Jay.
I have always wanted to get back to spend time exploring
the Town. My 5th Great Grandparents, Obadiah and Sarah
Coolidge, settled in Jay in 1804. My Great-Great
Grandfather Olvin Coolidge left in 1862 to serve in the Civil
War and after the War moved to St Lawrence County severing my
Ancestor Ties to Jay. The Town of Jay Website
was very useful in expanding my knowledge of Jay and helping me
plan a visit. Looking forward to visiting Jay this Fall or
next Spring.
Allan Zellnock, Wingdale, NY
- Date: 08
Aug 2004
Comments:
Totally awesome site. Now I'm more homesick than ever.
I'm looking for my best friend, Debbie (Barber)
Gordon. Get in touch with me, PLEASE! my email:
becbrassard@hotmail.com.
Amy we're so proud of you - Great job!
Becky and Jenny
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- Date: 23 Jul 2004
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- Comments:
I think this is a good site to help people learn more about
the town of jay. i know i learned a little more thanx!!!!!!!
kyle joy
- Date: 20 Jun 2004
Comments:
As where my Grandfather lived out the remainder of his life
in Jay. I am looking forward to doing same.
Chris Reidemeister
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- Date:
- 6/30/2002
Finding this web site really made me remember my childhood, summers spent on my Grandmothers farm (Jenny Ryan Allen) on Green Street in Ausable Forks,or at my Aunts house (Doris and Jr Richards) on Glen Road in Jay. Everyone should get a chance to visit "God's Country". Thanks for the memories.
Your web site is fanastic! Only thing missing is more
pictures of the Hamlet of Jay.
Everything is just as I remember it!
Our family ( 30 people ) will be vacationing the week of 7/13/02-7/20/02. We are staying at the Otter Cottage & AuSable Lodge in Wilmington. Your Web site has given me some suggestions on things to see and do including visiting your town of Jay.
To all who are searching for peace beauty and friendly people Jay is the place!We were there during a stay in Wilmington 2 years ago and will return again this year it is a beautiful town full of beautiful people and a place I'd be proud to call home
I loved your pictures. The Town of Jay will be forever in my heart. I try to visit every chance I get in my excursions North. I spent all the summers of my youth in Au Sable Forks. Memories: the playground every summer day, swimming at Silver Lake, watching the Firemen play ball on Sunday's, fishing above the paper mill, sodas at Quirks Drug store, the spinning wheel to win tableware between shows at the movies, and buying fresh baked bread and sticky buns at Garsaws(sorry if I spelled that wrong!). I consider it my Hometown! John Johnson
ausable@msn.com
Thanks for such a helpful site! Visiting the Whiteface area next weekend and will definitely visit Jay!