For those of you who know anything about fly fishing, you may have heard of Francis Betters, especially if you have fished the Ausable River here in Wimington. Fran is world-renowned for his knowledge on fly fishing as well as some of the flies he has designed, particularly the Ausable Wulff. Fran has also authored many books on fly fishing and fly tying and has attracted fisherman from all over the world to his Adirondack Sport Shop for many years.On Tuesday, March 11, Fran Betters was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Whiteface Mountain Regional Visitors Bureau. Fly fishing has been one of the region's greatest tourism attractions, and Fran's enthusiasm and dedication to the sport has been a big reason why.
On the same evening, Mary Preston was named Wilmington's Citizen of the Year. In addition to the community service she has provided over many years, Mary is also a great asset to the Visitors Bureau. On most peak summer and fall weekends, you can find Mary at the information center helping visitors and answering their questions. Anyone who has ever met Mary considers her an absolute delight, and the Visitors Bureau thanks her for all her efforts!
Photos courtesy of Al Armstrong
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