THE ICE-OUT CONTEST ENTRY PERIOD HAS ENDED!
Paul Porter designed the high tech apparatus shown above that will determine the time of ice-out with split second accuracy. See his schematic drawing here. He and Al Cowperthwaite built the device which sets a new standard for ice-out detection equipment. Here, Paul explains some of the more technical details of the Porter 2000X Ice-out-ometer to Jerry Hammond. The winner and runners-up will be published on this website as soon as ice-out occurs. The winner's prize is everything contained in a treasure chest (on display at James H. McPartland & Sons) and a framed certificate honoring their achievement. Noon on APRIL 15th was the DEADLINE for entries. This year, 120 people from Linneus to London and from Downeast to Dubai, all with a connection to Nickerson Lake, entered to win the fabulous prizes and bragging rights. If you would like to see how your prediction compares to others and/or see if your entry is still in contention, click this progress report. |
