Tag: winter

Underwater Rescue Team practice on Raquette River in South Colton

Colton Fire Department’s Scuba Underwater Rescue Team practicing in winter, circa early 1960s. Steve Stowe was one of the instigators of the Rescue Team, which was also for body recovery, and in this photo the team practices on the Racquette River behind Stowe Lane in South Colton, NY, between the powerhouse and bridge.

Underwater Rescue Team in winter practice on Raquette River in South Colton

Colton Fire Department’s Scuba Underwater Rescue Team practicing in winter, circa early 1960s. Steve Stowe was one of the instigators of the Rescue Team, which was also for body recovery, and in this photo the team practices on the Racquette River behind Stowe Lane in South Colton, NY, between the powerhouse and bridge.

Driving the “Weasel” at the Snow Bowl in South Colton

Ervin “Ike” Rutley of Colton driving the “weasel” at the Saint Lawrence Snow Bowl in South Colton, NY, January 27, 1965. Ike is pictured at the wheel of the weasel, which he used to pack the hill, make trails, and prepare the jumping areas. Students pictured, left to right, are Dick Hanson, Doug Jones, and […]