Assistance with Walking

If you find walking distances to be a challenge, we will have a golf cart or two to assist you with getting from point A to point B. Library staff volunteers will be available to transport you (campus locations only).

You can flag the drivers down anytime, or ask them to pick you up at a specific time. We will have walkie-talkies, so you can either "call" for a ride at the Kellas reservation desk, or ask me (Marianne) to give them a holler.

We have never done this before, so please be patient while we work out the kinks.

While the golf cart service is intended to assist those who need assistance, able-bodied walkers are welcome to ride if space is available.

Please note that the BBQ picnic at Lehman Park is ~10 minute walk (~1 mile). Parking is very limited. There is a very tiny parking lot (10 cars?) at the park, but you can park on the grass by the entrance, near the main road (Rt. 56).

Since parking is so limited, we encourage you to walk. It is a very nice stroll from the dorms, and you can make a racket while you walk!

Blackflies and Other Un-invited Guests

Black flies are a feature [not a bug?] of the North Country. While they are not a problem on campus, I expect them to make an appearance at the BBQ picnic by the river on Wednesday night.

We will be providing a variety of insect repellents, but if you have a preferred bug dope, you may want to bring it along. We will also provide citronella candles for an authentic North Country ambiance.

Other preventive measures you can try:

• Wear long sleeved, light colored shirts
• Wear a broad rimmed hat
• Spray deet on your clothing
• Wear a headnet
• Hope for a breezy day!

Thanks to Andrea Malik, Director, Town of Colton Black Fly Control Program for her advice on how to plan for black flies at your picnic!